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Vecuronium
How Vecuronium works
Vecuronium relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Injection site pain, Muscle weakness, Skin rash, Skin redness, Swelling, Wheezing
Usage
Vecuronium is used for skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Vecuronium/Vecuronium bromide a controlled substance?No, Vecuronium is not a controlled substance
Q. Is Vecuronium a sedative?Vecuronium is a muscle relaxant and not a sedative. However it can be used as additional agent to anesthesia or sedation
Q. Why is Vecuronium used with anesthesia?Vecuronium is used with anesthesia to make easy placement of flexible plastic tube into the trachea (tracheal intubation) and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Q. Does Vecuronium affect pupils/paralyze the gut/cause hypotension/bradycardia?These effects are rare or of unknown frequency with Vecuronium use. Stop taking Vecuronium and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms
Q. Does Vecuronium cross the placenta?Vecuronium crosses the placenta. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding its use
Q. Does vecuronium release histamine/cause histamine release?Generally, neuromuscular blocking agents release histamine. Animal studies of vecuronium have shown weak capacity of histamine release. However, human studies do not support the data of histamine release
Q. How does Vecuronium work?Vecuronium works by blocking the signalling process between the nerves and muscles, which results in muscle relaxation.
