Vecuronium
About
Vecuronium 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.
Vecuronium contains Vecuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Vecuronium 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.
Vecuronium is not recommended for patients known to be hypersensitive to it. Vecuronium should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving Vecuronium 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 Vecuronium is administered, as per the doctor's direction. The safety and effectiveness of Vecuronium 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 Vecuronium
Medicinal Benefits
Vecuronium 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
Storage
Side Effects of Vecuronium
- Skeletal muscle weakness
- Prolonged skeletal muscle paralysis
- Respiration insufficiency or apnea
- Bronchospasm/respiratory depression
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Vecuronium is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Vecuronium bromide or other similar anaesthetics. So, before taking the Vecuronium, 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: Vecuronium may interact with antibiotics (e.g. amikacin, colistimethate, gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol consumption should be avoided.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Vecuronium may interact with liver impairment, paresis (weakening of a muscle or group of muscles), and pulmonary impairment.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol consumption should be avoided as it can worsen the condition.
Pregnancy
cautionInform your doctor before receiving the Vecuronium if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if clinically needed if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLimited data is available on the effect of Vecuronium on breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Vecuronium. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
not applicable-
Liver
cautionCaution should be exercised in patients with liver disease. Hence, let your doctor know if you have any history of liver impairment before receiving Vecuronium. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionInform your doctor before receiving the Vecuronium if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current kidney conditions.
Children
cautionThe safety and effectiveness of Vecuronium in pediatric patients less than seven weeks of age have not been established.
Habit Forming
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
Vecuronium contains Vecuronium bromide. Vecuronium bromide relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Vecuronium is classified as a non-depolarizing muscle blocker (NDMB). These drugs solely affect skeletal muscle and do not affect smooth muscle.
