Generic name: vecuronium [ VEK-ue-ROE-nee-um ]
Brand names: Vecuronium Bromide, Norcuron
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (10 mg; 20 mg); intravenous solution (10 mg/10 mL)
Drug class:Neuromuscular blocking agents
What is vecuronium?
Vecuronium is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.
Vecuronium is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Vecuronium helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.
Vecuronium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of anesthesia.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive vecuronium if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of anesthesia.
To make sure vecuronium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
a history of kidney disease;
heart disease or congestive heart failure;
problems with circulation; or
a nerve-muscle disorder such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), MS (multiple sclerosis), or
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