ZEMURON INJ *
Manufacturer Details
ORGANON INC
Compositions:
Rocuronium bromide 10mg/ml inj,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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10mg/ml
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0.00
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Tab
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List of Related Indications:
- Induction of general anesthesia
List Of Drugs:
- Rocuronium bromide -Neuromuscular blockr- Adjun to anest
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers include- Pipercuranium, Vecuronium,Doxacuranium, Tobocurane, Mivacuranium,Rocuronium, Cisatracurarium, Atracurarium,Pancuronium Refer- Pancuronium
Expected to interact similarly to other nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers
Indication:
Adjunct to general anesthesia
Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers include- Pipercuranium, Vecuronium,Doxacuranium, Tobocurane, Mivacuranium,Rocuronium, Cisatracurarium, Atracurarium,Pancuronium Refer- Pancuronium
New Drugs Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Rocuronium Bromide As an adjunct to general 18-06-1996
anaesthesia to facilitate
endo tracheal intubation
to provide skeletal muscle
relaxation during surgery
Adverse Reaction:
Arrhythmias, abnormal ECG, tachycardia. Nausea, vomiting. Asthma, bronchospasm, wheezing, hiccup. Rash.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special precaution: Tolerance. Malignant hyperthermia. Onset time.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Approved by FDA on March 17, 1994
Adjunct to general anesthesia
Dosage:
For IV use only. Individualise dose
Overdosage-
Symptoms Extended skeletal muscle weakness, decreased respiratory reserve, lower tidal volume, prolonged apnea, cardiovascular collapse and sudden release of histamine. sufficiently excessive . doses of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants have no antidote.
Treatment
1. A peripheral nerve stimulator may be used to assesss the degree of residual neuromuscular blockade
2. For residual neuromuscular blockade with respiratory paralysis or inadequate ventilation, maintain airway and administer manual or mechanical ventilation.
Missed dose-
1. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
2. However, if it is almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
3. Do not double doses.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacology:
Rocuronium injection is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with a rapid to intermediate onset and intermediate duration
