Leaflet NORCURON 10mg powder for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W06063002
- Quantity:
- 10
- Indicated for:
- muscle relaxation in anesthesia
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- vecuronium (muscle relaxant)
- ATC
- M03AC03 — Musculo-skeletal system | Muscle relaxants | Muscle relaxants, peripherally acting agents | Other quaternary ammonium compounds
Vecuronium is a medication used as a neuromuscular blocking agent during surgical procedures or other medical interventions requiring muscle relaxation. It is a competitive antagonist of nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction, leading to the inhibition of nerve impulse transmission to muscles and, consequently, muscle relaxation.
Vecuronium is administered intravenously, usually as a bolus or continuous infusion, and is used in combination with general anesthetics. Its duration of action is intermediate, and the dosage is adjusted based on body weight and patient response.
Common side effects include hypotension, bradycardia, and injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as allergic reactions or prolonged paralysis may occur.
Vecuronium is an essential tool in anesthetic practice, enabling the muscle relaxation required for complex surgical procedures and facilitating tracheal intubation.
Vecuronium is administered intravenously, usually as a bolus or continuous infusion, and is used in combination with general anesthetics. Its duration of action is intermediate, and the dosage is adjusted based on body weight and patient response.
Common side effects include hypotension, bradycardia, and injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as allergic reactions or prolonged paralysis may occur.
Vecuronium is an essential tool in anesthetic practice, enabling the muscle relaxation required for complex surgical procedures and facilitating tracheal intubation.
General data about NORCURON 10mg
- Substance:
- vecuronium
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-04-2014
- Product code:
- W06063002
- Concentration:
- 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for vecuronium
Concentrations available for vecuronium
- 10mg
- 4mg