Rocuronium

Question 1

What is the brand/trade name for rocuronium?

Answer 1

• Zemuron

_{Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 158 - Table 12.4, 169 - Table 12.10}

Question 2

What is the ED₉₅ dose of rocuronium?

Answer 2

• 0.3 mg/kg

Dose that causes, on average, 95% supression of twitch height

_{Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 158 - Table 12.4, 169 - Table 12.10}

Question 3

What is the typical dosing range of rocuronium to rapidly achieve good intubating conditions?

Answer 3

• 0.6-1 mg/kg IV

Intubating doses of NMBA are usually 2-3x the ED₉₅

_{Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 158 - Table 12.4, 169 - Table 12.10}

Question 4

What is the onset of action for rocuronium?

Answer 4

• 60-90 seconds

_{Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 158 - Table 12.4, 169 - Table 12.10}

Question 5

What is the duration of action for rocuronium?

Answer 5

• 30-60 minutes — intermediate acting

_{Nagelhout (7th ed.), pp. 158 - Table 12.4, 169 - Table 12.10}

Question 6

Rocuronium MOA

Answer 6

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