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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

About Samvec -4mg Injection

Samvec -4mg Injection belongs to the class of neuromuscular blocking agents. It is mainly used as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia to aid in endotracheal intubation and to give skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical breathing.

Samvec -4mg Injection contains Vecuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Samvec -4mg Injection will be administered only in a hospital setting by an experienced clinician or an anaesthetist. This medicine could occasionally have undesirable side effects, such as skeletal muscle weakness, prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis, respiration insufficiency or apnea, and bronchospasm/respiratory depression. Your doctor will immediately address these issues if they emerge during your procedure.

Samvec -4mg Injection is not recommended for patients known to be hypersensitive to it. Samvec -4mg Injection should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving Samvec -4mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. So, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, sensitivities, and prescriptions. Breastfeeding should be stopped for a certain period after Samvec -4mg Injection is administered, as per the doctor's direction. The safety and effectiveness of Samvec -4mg Injection in pediatric patients under seven weeks of age have not been established. After receiving, patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours.

Uses of Samvec -4mg Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

Medicinal Benefits

Samvec -4mg Injection contains Vecuronium bromide, which belongs to the class of neuromuscular blocking agents. It is used as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia in endotracheal intubation and to give skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery. Vecuronium bromide relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Directions for Use

Samvec -4mg Injection will be administered by a trained and experienced healthcare professional.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Samvec -4mg Injection

  • Skeletal muscle weakness
  • Prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis
  • Respiration insufficiency or apnea
  • Bronchospasm/respiratory depression

Drug Warnings

Samvec -4mg Injection is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Vecuronium bromide or other similar anaesthetics. So, before taking the Samvec -4mg Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of vecuronium in pediatric patients under seven weeks of age have not been established. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Samvec -4mg Injection may interact with antibiotics (e.g. amikacin, colistimethate, gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Samvec -4mg Injection may interact with liver impairment, paresis (weakening of a muscle or group of muscles), and pulmonary impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • COLISTIMETHATE

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery: Muscle relaxants are medications that stop nerve signals to the muscles. They are also known as neuromuscular blocking agents. These medications are frequently used to relax the body during surgery.

About Samvec -4mg Injection

Samvec -4mg Injection belongs to the class of neuromuscular blocking agents. It is mainly used as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia to aid in endotracheal intubation and to give skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical breathing.

Samvec -4mg Injection contains Vecuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Samvec -4mg Injection will be administered only in a hospital setting by an experienced clinician or an anaesthetist. This medicine could occasionally have undesirable side effects, such as skeletal muscle weakness, prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis, respiration insufficiency or apnea, and bronchospasm/respiratory depression. Your doctor will immediately address these issues if they emerge during your procedure.

Samvec -4mg Injection is not recommended for patients known to be hypersensitive to it. Samvec -4mg Injection should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving Samvec -4mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. So, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, sensitivities, and prescriptions. Breastfeeding should be stopped for a certain period after Samvec -4mg Injection is administered, as per the doctor's direction. The safety and effectiveness of Samvec -4mg Injection in pediatric patients under seven weeks of age have not been established. After receiving, patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours.

Non returnable*
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Non returnable*
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Synonym

VECURONIUM BROMIDE

Composition

VECURONIUM-4MG

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Samvec -4mg Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

Medicinal Benefits

Samvec -4mg Injection contains Vecuronium bromide, which belongs to the class of neuromuscular blocking agents. It is used as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia in endotracheal intubation and to give skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery. Vecuronium bromide relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Side Effects of Samvec -4mg Injection

  • Skeletal muscle weakness
  • Prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis
  • Respiration insufficiency or apnea
  • Bronchospasm/respiratory depression

Directions for Use

Samvec -4mg Injection will be administered by a trained and experienced healthcare professional.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Samvec -4mg Injection is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Vecuronium bromide or other similar anaesthetics. So, before taking the Samvec -4mg Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of vecuronium in pediatric patients under seven weeks of age have not been established. 

Therapeutic Class

GENERAL ANESTHETICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • COLISTIMETHATE

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery: Muscle relaxants are medications that stop nerve signals to the muscles. They are also known as neuromuscular blocking agents. These medications are frequently used to relax the body during surgery.

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