VECURONIUM

Overview

VECURONIUM is a Schedule H drug.
Vecuronium is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles,prescribed for relaxing muscles during surgery and mechanical ventilation. It works by blocking nerve transmissions in muscle nerves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • You should not receive vecuronium if you are allergic to it.
  • You may be monitored with respiratory function test to check for paralysis of respiratory muscles.
  • You will be on ventilator support until adequate spontaneous respiration is restored.
  • Consult your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following medical conditions: liver, biliary tract disease or kidney failure, heart disease with increased circulation time, neuromuscular disease, hypothermia, burns, obesity, electrolyte disturbances, altered blood pH or dehydration.
  • Seek medical advice while taking vecuronium as there is an increased risk of inadequate neuromuscular recovery.
  • Before drug administration you may be tested for hypersensitivity as vecuronium is known to cause severe allergic reactions.

Common Side-Effects

VECURONIUM : Pain, Allergy, Skin Rash, Redness, Dizziness, Fever, Irregular Heartbeat

Serious Side-Effects

VECURONIUM : Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Body Loss Of Movement

Disease Interactions

VECURONIUM can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

VECURONIUM is categorized as: NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS / MUSCLE RELAXANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with VECURONIUM as Ingredient

FLEXIVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
FLEXIVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
GERVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
GERVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
LYVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
LYVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
NEOVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
NEOVEC 20MG INJVECURONIUM 20.0 MG
NEOVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
SAMVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
SAMVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
SUPERVAC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
SUPERVAC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
SURVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
SURVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
TROYVEC 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
TROYVEC 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
VECUBRO 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
VECUBRO 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
VECURON 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
VECURON 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
VERONATE 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
VERONI 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
VERONI 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
VERUNIUM 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG
VIBRO 10MG INJVECURONIUM 10.0 MG
VIBRO 4MG INJVECURONIUM 4.0 MG