Rocunium Information

Rocunium is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Rocunium have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Rocunium 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Rocunium side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Rocunium are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Rocunium's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Rocunium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Asthma must refrain from the use of Rocunium since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Rocunium have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

You should also be aware that Rocunium is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Rocunium Benefits & Uses

Rocunium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rocunium 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

Rocunium Related Warnings

Is the use of Rocunium safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Rocunium safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Rocunium on the Kidneys?

Rocunium may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocunium on the Liver?

Side effects of Rocunium rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rocunium on the Heart?

Side effects of Rocunium rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rocunium with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Rocunium Contraindications

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

Is this Rocunium habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Rocunium.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Rocunium 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?

There is no benefit of taking Rocunium for mental disorders.

No

Rocunium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rocunium

You can take Rocunium with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rocunium

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