Vecronium Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic Name
A
Vecuronium
2
Q
Brand name
A
Norcuron
3
Q
Class
A
Neuromuscular blocking agent (nondepolarizing)
4
Q
Action
A
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Paralyzes skeletal muscles, including respiratory muscles
5
Q
Indications
A
To achieve paralysis to facilitate endotracheal intubation
6
Q
Contraindications
A
Patients with known hypersensitivity to the medication
7
Q
Precautions
A
- Should not be administered unless persons skilled in endotracheal intubation are present.
- Endotracheal intubation equipment must be available
- Oxygen equipment and emergency resuscitative medications must be available.
- Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts for approximately 30 minutes.
8
Q
Side Effects
A
Prolonged paralysis
Hypotension
Bradycardia
9
Q
Adult Dosage
A
0.08-0.1 mg/kg
10
Q
Adult route
A
IV
