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Rapacuronium
Latest prescription information about Rapacuronium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Rapacuronium
Pronunciation : rap′ă-kū-rō′nē-ŭm
Trade Name(s):
India- Esmeron, Rocsur, Rocunium. International- Raplon. This medication is a neuromuscular blocker, prescribed as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubations. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended initial dose is 1.5 to 2.5mg/kg. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, head injury, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid long-term use of this medication. * Patient may develop with increased risk of allergic reactions; if it so consult with your doctor. Side Effects : Body as a Whole- Low blood pressure, fast/slow heart rate, fever, rigors, back pain, chills, chest pain, swelling in the leg and pain. Heart- High blood pressure, abnormal ECG, abnormal heart rhythm and stroke. Gastrointestinal- Vomiting, nausea, bowel obstruction and increased saliva. Blood- Blood clot events and post-operative bleeding. Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain. Central Nervous System- Decreased sensitivity, weakness, tightness of muscle, prolonged neuromuscular block and prolonged anesthesia emergence. Respiratory- Asthma, poor oxygen supply, increased airway pressure, cough, shortness of breath, respiratory depression and upper airway obstruction. Skin- Rash, injection site pain, hives, itching and increased sweating. Eye and ENT- Eye inflammation, miosis (constriction of eye pupil) and decreased hearing. Genitourinary- Urinary retention and decreased urination. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature or in refrigerator(2-25oC). |
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