Vecuronium Benefits & Uses

Vecuronium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

General Anesthesia

Vecuronium 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: 100 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: 100 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given to above 7 weeks old infants

Vecuronium Related Warnings

Is the use of Vecuronium safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Vecuronium during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Vecuronium safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Vecuronium on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Vecuronium will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Vecuronium on the Kidneys?

Vecuronium can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vecuronium on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Vecuronium. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vecuronium on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Vecuronium. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Vecuronium with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Lithium

Acetazolamide

Vecuronium Contraindications

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

Hyperthermia
Dehydration
Liver Disease
Paralysis
Myasthenia Gravis
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Lung Cancer
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia

Frequently asked Questions about Vecuronium

Is this Vecuronium habit forming or addictive?

Vecuronium does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Vecuronium only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Vecuronium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Vecuronium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vecuronium

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Vecuronium and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vecuronium

Information about the interaction of Vecuronium and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vecuronium Bromide (vecuronium bromide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Vecure (vecuronium bromide)

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