Rocsur Information

Rocsur, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Rocsur also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Rocsur depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Rocsur have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Rocsur go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rocsur is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Rocsur's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rocsur related warnings section.

Rocsur is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Rocsur are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Rocsur may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rocsur is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Rocsur Benefits & Uses
Rocsur Dosage & How to Take
Rocsur Side Effects
Rocsur Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Rocsur with Other Drugs
Rocsur Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Rocsur
Rocsur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rocsur Benefits & Uses

Rocsur is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rocsur 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: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rocsur Related Warnings

Is the use of Rocsur safe for pregnant women?

Rocsur can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Rocsur right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Rocsur safe during breastfeeding?

Rocsur may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocsur on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Rocsur on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocsur on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Rocsur on the Heart?

Side effects of Rocsur rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rocsur with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Rocsur Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Dehydration
Lung Disease
Epilepsy
Calcium Deficiency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Potassium Deficiency
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Rocsur

Is this Rocsur habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Rocsur has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Rocsur is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Rocsur is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Rocsur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rocsur

Taking Rocsur with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rocsur

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rocsur with alcohol will be.

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; Rocuronium bromide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 354

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