Rocuronium Pharmacology

Rocuronium

About Rocuronium
A nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker, Skeletal Muscle Relaxant.
Mechanism of Action of Rocuronium
Rocuronium is a Non depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. competes with acetylcholine for cholino- ceptive sites at the postjunctional membrane and thereby blocks competitively the transmitter action of acetylcholine resulting in muscle paralysis. It can also release histamine in the body.
General anaesthesia: It is often administered during the induction of anaesthesia to relax muscles of the jaw, neck and airway and thereby facilitate laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. Following induction, continued muscle relaxation is required for many procedures to aid surgical exposure and to provide additional insurance of immobility.
Pharmacokinets of Rocuronium
Absorption: It is completely absorbed after parenteral administration. Distribution: It is distributed mainly in free form. Excretion: 1/3rd of the drug is excreted mainly in urine.
Onset of Action for Rocuronium
1minute
Duration of Action for Rocuronium
20 - 70 minute
Half Life of Rocuronium
1minute
Side Effects of Rocuronium
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Tachycardia
4.Pruritus
5.Rash
6.Edema
7.Asthma
8.Hiccups
Contra-indications of Rocuronium
Hypersensitivity to Rocuronium
Special Precautions while taking Rocuronium
1.Hepatic disease
2.Renal impairment
3.Obesity
4.Bronchogenic carcinoma
5.Electrolyte disturbances
6.Neuromuscular diseases
7.Edema
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Rocuronium
1.Adjunct to general anesthesia
2.Skeletal muscle relaxation
3.Intubation
Interactions for Rocuronium
N/A
Typical Dosage for Rocuronium
IV bolus
Adult:
0.6-1.2mg/kg/day
Maintenance dose:0.1mg/kg /day

Schedule of Rocuronium
N/A
Storage Requirements for Rocuronium
Store between 2 and 8 ?C. Protect from freezing
Effects of Missed Dosage of Rocuronium
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Rocuronium
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment. Administer atropine and Neostigmine for the reversal of neuromuscular action of Rocuronium.

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