Vecuronium
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Black Box Warning
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Black Box warning
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
THIS DRUG SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY ADEQUATELY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS FAMILIAR WITH ITS ACTIONS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND HAZARDS.
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Overview
Vecuronium is a skeletal muscle relaxant, neuromuscular blocking drugs that is FDA approved for the prophylaxis of anesthesia, during surgery as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation or mechanical ventilation; adjunct.. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include immunologic: anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reaction, musculoskeletal: muscle weakness, Prolonged neuromuscular block,respiratory: bronchospasm.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Vecuronium in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Vecuronium in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Vecuronium in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Vecuronium in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
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Black Box warning
See full prescribing information for complete Boxed Warning.
THIS DRUG SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY ADEQUATELY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS FAMILIAR WITH ITS ACTIONS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND HAZARDS.
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There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Vecuronium in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Vecuronium in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Vecuronium during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Vecuronium in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Vecuronium in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Vecuronium and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Vecuronium interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Vecuronium Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.