Rocubro Information

Rocubro, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Rocubro have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Rocubro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Rocubro have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Rocubro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rocubro is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Rocubro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Rocubro is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Asthma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Rocubro are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Rocubro may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Rocubro Benefits & Uses

Rocubro is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rocubro 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

Rocubro Related Warnings

Is the use of Rocubro safe for pregnant women?

Rocubro may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Rocubro, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Rocubro safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Rocubro for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocubro on the Kidneys?

Rocubro has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocubro on the Liver?

Rocubro is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocubro on the Heart?

Rocubro may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rocubro with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Rocubro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rocubro 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 Rocubro

Is this Rocubro habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Rocubro is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Rocubro. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Rocubro only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Rocubro in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rocubro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rocubro

It is safe to take Rocubro with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rocubro

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rocubro 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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