Vecuronium Bromide

Question 1

Brand name of Vecuronium Bromide

Answer 1

Norcuron

Question 2

Drug class of Vecuronium

Answer 2

Non Depolarizing Neuromuscular Paralytic

Question 3

Indications for Vecuronium

Answer 3

RSI (rapid sequence intubation)

Question 4

Mechanism of Action of Vecuronium

Answer 4

Neuromuscular agent with intermediate duration of action that competes with acetylcholine for receptors at the motor end plate, resulting in neuromuscular blockade.

Question 5

Contraindications of Vecuronium

Answer 5

Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, penetrating eye injuries, inability to control airway or support ventilations with oxygen and positive pressure, newborns, Myasthenia Gravis, hepatic or renal failure.

Question 6

Adverse effects of Vecuronium

Answer 6

Weakness, prolonged neuromuscular block, bronchospasm, apnea, dysrhythmias, bradycardia, tachycardia, PVCs, transient hypotension, cardiac arrest, excessive salivations.

Question 7

Precautions of Vecuronium

Answer 7

Use with inhalation anesthetics will

Enhance neuromuscular blockade

Question 8

Adult dose of Vecuronium

Answer 8

0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg IVP

Question 9

Pedi dose of Vecuronium

Answer 9

0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 10

Onset and duration of Vecuronium

Answer 10

1 to 3 minutes, Duration: 45 to 90 minutes