Rocuronium Bromide

Description

This page contains brief details about the drug rocuronium bromide, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

Date of Approval

The U.S. FDA approved Rocuronium bromide in 1994. Rocuronium bromide is  known as muscle relaxants. This medicine is used to induce muscle relaxation during surgeries and in intensive care units (ICU), used in procedures like tracheal tube insertion for artificial ventilation and short-term medical procedures requiring muscle relaxation.

Mechanism of Action of Rocuronium Bromide

Rocuronium bromide acts by blocking the signals between your nerves and muscles, competing with acetylcholine in your body. Acetylcholine normally connects with certain nicotinic cholinergic receptors to make muscles contract. But when this drug is around, it takes the place of acetylcholine, preventing muscle contractions. This happens because it stops the release of calcium ions, which are needed for muscle contraction. Thus, keeping your muscles relaxed.

Uses of Rocuronium Bromide

Rocuronium bromide is used to induce muscle relaxation in tracheal tube insertion for artificial ventilation and in intensive care unit surgery (ICU).

Rocuronium Bromide Dosage available

This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Rocuronium bromide will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intravenously (into a vein), either as single injections or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.