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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Class |
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Action |
Competes with acetylcholine for receptor sites in the muscle
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Indications |
ET intubation
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Contraindications |
None
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Precautions |
elderly and pediatric patients
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Route and dosage |
IV 0.1mg/kg
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Onset and recovery |
Onset is 1 min
recovery is 45 min |
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Side effects |
apnea and weakness
can cause vagal stimulation resulting in bradycardia, hypotension and arrhythmias |
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Vecuronium (Norcuron)
Supply |
Powder for injection
10mg or 20mg |
