Paralytic Drugs

Question 1

Pancuronium

Answer 1

Vagolytic (increases HR and BP)
Don't use in renal failure 
Dose: 0.02-0.1 mg/kg
Onset: 120 seconds
Duration: 45 - 90 minutes

Question 2

Vecuronium

Answer 2

Fewer SE
Don't use in liver failure
Dose: 0.08-0.1mg/kg
Onset: 120 seconds
Duration: 30-90 minutes

Question 3

Succinylcholine

Answer 3

Causes muscle rigidity, dysrhythmias, bradycardia (keep atropine at bedside), increased ICP
Dose: 1-2 mg/kg
Onset: 30-60 seconds
Duration: 30-40minutes

Question 4

Atracurium

Answer 4

Don’t use in asthma or hypotension

Longer onset: 4-8 minutes

Question 5

Rocuronium

Answer 5

No contraindications
Dose: 0.5-1.2 mg/kg
Onset: 30-60 seconds
Duration short: 30-60 minutes