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Side effect(s) of Rapacuronium


Review the side-effects of Rapacuronium as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Rapacuronium

Rapacuronium(Raplon) generic is a neuromuscular blocker, prescribed as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubations.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Rapacuronium

International :


Raplon
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