Vecuronium Bromide Injection

What is Vecuronium Bromide Injection ?

Vecuronium Bromide Injection is a neuromuscular blocking agent. It works by blocking nerve transmissions in muscle nerves, which results in muscle relaxation and paralysis.

Medicine Uses :

Vecuronium Bromide is used for Relaxing muscles during surgery and mechanical breathing.

Side Effects :

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
• dizziness;
• fever;
• prolonged muscle weakness;
• unusually fast or slow heart rate.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Safety Information (Precautions) for Vecuronium Injection :

• It may cause a change in circulation time for patients with heart problems or increased age.
• Patients with severe obesity or neuromuscular disease may have airway and/or breathing problems requiring special care before, during, and after the use of neuromuscular blocking agents such as this.
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially deadly syndrome associated with it. Symptoms may include increased body heat; rigid muscles; altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; fast or irregular heartbeat; and sweating. Contact your doctor at once if any of these symptoms occur.
• Use it with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.