ROCURONIUM bromide, 10mg/ml, 5ml, vial
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ROCURONIUM bromide
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023
Therapeutic Action
Neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA), non-depolarising, with an intermediate to rapid onset and intermediate duration of action.
Indications
Maintenance of neuromuscular block during surgery.
Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) of anesthesia.
In critical care, NMBAs are used in specific indications: intubation, mechanical ventilation of ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute asthma exacerbation, tetanus.
Rocuronium should be considered as first choice non-depolarisng NMBA.
Instructions for use
Must be given as IV injection (bolus) or continuous IV infusion
Systematically order neostigmine together with rocuronium.
Systematically order the corresponding pre-printed label to identify the syringe containing the product.
Rocuronium has a better profile than vecuronium as it allows to be used in the two scenarios : induction in rapid sequence and maintenance of neuromuscular block.
Rocuronium can be used as an alternative to suxamethonium (succinylcholine) in case of critical shortage or medical contraindication. In that case, dosages should be adapted accordingly (risk of prolonged neuromuscular block with rocuronium). Contact your anaesthesia advisor for more details.
Precautions for Use
Rocuronium requires a cold chain for transport and storage. It is essential to ensure that a properly functioning cold chain is in place before ordering.
Caution concerning neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs)!
- NMBAs are high-risk medications: paralysing agent that may cause respiratory distress.
- NMBAs must only be administered in environments with equipment and monitoring for advanced airway respiratory support.
- Syringes containing a NMBA must be identified with a standard pre-printed label corresponding to the product.
- If not needed, the NMBA must be disposed accordingly.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC
- After opening the vial, use the product immediately.
- Discard any unused solution.