Synonyms: Norcuron® | ORG NC 45 / ORG-NC 45
vecuronium is an approved drug (FDA (1999))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Approved as vecuronium bromide (PubChem CID 39764).
The neuromuscular blockade induced by vecuronium can be reversed by administering the selective relaxant binding agent (SRBA) sugammadex (PubChem CID 6918584, a.k.a. Bridion®, Org 25969). |
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used as a muscle-relaxing agent and as an adjuct in general anaesthesia. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
Competitively binds nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, decreasing the binding of acetylcholine at the postjunctional membrane of the myoneural junction. This prevents depolarisation and the release of calcium ions and therefore muscle contraction does not occur. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |