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Zemuron Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Zemuron (rocuronium bromide) is given before general anesthesia in preparation for surgery. It helps keep the body still during surgery and also relaxes the throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before surgery. It is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, swelling or discomfort at the injection site, sleepiness or light-headedness, mild itching or skin rash.
Zemuron is only administered by clinicians experienced with the use, actions, characteristics and complications of neuromuscular blocking agents. Doses of Zemuron injection are individualized based on the condition being treated and the patient's weight, among other factors. Zemuron may interact with lithium, procainamide, seizure medication, antacids or mineral supplements containing magnesium, steroids, or antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Zemuron should only be used if prescribed. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Zemuron Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
ZEMURON® (rocuronium bromide) Injection is indicated for inpatients and outpatients as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate both rapid sequence and routine tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
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Zemuron Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast or uneven heart rate;
- noisy breathing, feeling short of breath;
- ongoing muscle weakness; or
- inability to move your muscles.
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting;
- swelling or discomfort where the medicine was injected; ...
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