ROCURONIUM

Overview

ROCURONIUM is a Schedule H drug.
Rocuronium is a neuromuscular blocker, prescribed as an adjunct to general anesthesia for muscle relaxation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or external breathing.  It works by blocking nerve impulses to the muscles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

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

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, acid-base imbalance, electrolyte disturbance, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, myasthenia gravis, weight loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, dehydration, diabetes, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should be administered by experienced clinicians or trained individuals.

Rare Side-Effects

ROCURONIUM : Blood Pressure, High, Blood Pressure, Low, Skin Rash, Asthma, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups

Disease Interactions

ROCURONIUM can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Allergy, Asthma, Myasthenia Gravis, Acute Liver Failure, Paralytic Ileus, Seizure, Cerebral Palsy, Malignant Hyperthermia

Technical Classification

ROCURONIUM 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 ROCURONIUM as Ingredient

ESMERON 100MG INJROCURONIUM 100.0 MG
ESMERON 50MG INJROCURONIUM 50.0 MG
KABIROC 10MG INJROCURONIUM 10.0 MG
ROCSUR 50MG INJROCURONIUM 50.0 MG
ROCUBRO 10MG INJROCURONIUM 10.0 MG
ROCUNIUM 100MG INJROCURONIUM 100.0 MG
ROCUNIUM 50MG INJROCURONIUM 50.0 MG
ROCUTROY 10MG/ML INJROCURONIUM 10.0 MG/ML
ROGER 10MG INJROCURONIUM 10.0 MG