Doxacurium Benefits & Uses

Doxacurium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

General Anesthesia

Doxacurium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Doxacurium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxacurium is used -

Unknown

Weak Muscles
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Apnea (Absence of Breathing)
Respiratory Disorder

Doxacurium Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxacurium safe for pregnant women?

Doxacurium can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Doxacurium, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Doxacurium safe during breastfeeding?

Doxacurium has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxacurium on the Kidneys?

Using Doxacurium does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxacurium on the Liver?

Doxacurium may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxacurium on the Heart?

Doxacurium is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Doxacurium with Other Drugs

Doxacurium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Doxacurium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxacurium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Burns
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Doxacurium

Is this Doxacurium habit forming or addictive?

Doxacurium is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Doxacurium, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxacurium can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Doxacurium only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Doxacurium for mental disorders.

No

Doxacurium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxacurium

You can take Doxacurium with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxacurium

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Doxacurium with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nuromax® (doxacurium chloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 352,353

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