ROCURONIUM
(Zemuron)Standard Prescription
rocuronium __mg IV Q__min PRN (__mg/kg/dose)
Dosages
Neuromuscular blocker:
Usual dose: 1 mg/kg/dose IV Q20 to 30 min PRN
(range 0.5 to 1.2 mg/kg/dose IV)
Usual dose: 1 mg/kg/dose IV Q20 to 30 min PRN
(range 0.5 to 1.2 mg/kg/dose IV)
Mechanism of Action
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Binds with cholinergic receptors at the myoneural junction.
Forms Supplied
Injection: 50 mg/5 mL vial
Comments
Neuromuscular blockers do not provide analgesia or sedation. Ensure patient has adequate analgesia and sedation prior to and during use.
Dosage is based on actual body weight even if patient is obese.
Increased neuromuscular blockade may occur if patient is also receiving aminoglycosides, clindamycin, or magnesium sulfate.
Decreased effects may be seen if patient is also receiving carbamazepine, phenytoin, azathioprine or theophylline.)
Dosage is based on actual body weight even if patient is obese.
Increased neuromuscular blockade may occur if patient is also receiving aminoglycosides, clindamycin, or magnesium sulfate.
Decreased effects may be seen if patient is also receiving carbamazepine, phenytoin, azathioprine or theophylline.)
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-26 04:47:30