Zemuron
Generic name:rocuronium [ ROE-kure-OH-nee-um ]
Drug class:Neuromuscular blocking agents
The Zemuron brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Zemuron?
Zemuron is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.
Zemuron is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. This medicine 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.
Zemuron 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 Zemuron if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of anesthesia.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
kidney disease;
heart disease, circulation problems; or
a nerve-muscle disorder such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), MS (multiple sclerosis), or muscular dystrophy.
It is not known whether Zemuron will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is Zemuron given?
Zemuron is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Zemuron is injected.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, heart function, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving Zemuron.
It may take you longer to recover from the effects of rocuronium if you have cirrhosis or other liver disease.
