hypersensitivity, Acute narrow angle glaucoma, penetrating eye injury, inabiliity to support airway, newborns
Onset/Duration
30-60 seconds; 30min-1 hour
Precaution
hepatic or renal failure, severe obesity, myathenia gravis, elderly, Debilitated patients, malignant hyperthermia, Impaired fluid and electrolyte or acid/base balance
Class
nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade
Vecuronium's trade name
Norcuron
Description
Vecuronium is a nondepolarizing skeletal relaxant similar to pancuronium with cardiovascular effects
Indications
to facilitate endotracheal intubation
Dosage/Route
0.08 -0.15 mg/kg IV
Adverse Reactions
Apnea, weakness, salivation, PVC's, tachycardia transient hypotension, increased BP
Contraindications
hypersensitivity, Acute narrow angle glaucoma, penetrating eye injury, inabiliity to support airway, newborns
