ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable)
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injectable anti seizure med
my child will not take anything he can taste and with 5 seizures later he continues to refuse his meds, he is severly autistic and non verbal and 9 years old with mental state of a 4 year old
by mary jo in richmond va, 06/21/2012
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable)
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification
ROCURONIUM (Injection)
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname
Zemuron
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment
Rocuronium Relaxes your muscles during surgery or intubation (having a breathing tube put into your throat).
When To Not Use ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable)
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to rocuronium.
How Should You Use ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable)
Proper ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Storage
Store ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if are also using procainamide (Procanabid®, Pronestyl®), quinidine (Cardioquin®, Quinaglute®, Quinidex®), or medicine for seizures (such as Depakote®, Dilantin®, Keppra™, Luminal®, Tegretol®). Tell your doctor if you are using any type of antibiotic (especially amikacin, gentamicin, Garamycin®, streptomycin, Neosporin®, polymyxin B, vancomycin, or tetracycline).
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, blood circulation problems, myasthenia gravis, or Eaton-Lambert syndrome.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you or a family member have had problems with surgery such as malignant hyperthermia (dangerous increase in body temperature).
ROCURONIUM (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Extreme or ongoing muscle weakness.
- Fast or uneven heartbeats. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild skin rash.
- Muscle weakness or stiffness in the days after you receive this medicine.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Pain or swelling where the needle is placed.
