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[Randomized, multicenter study of interaction between Org 9426 (rocuronium bromide) and anesthetic agents in Japanese population]

Author(s): Kotake Y, Takeda J, Ozaki M, Saeki S, Otagiri T, Kiyama S, Uchimoto R, Iwao Y

Affiliation(s): Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582.

Publication date & source: 2006-07, Masui., 55(7):873-9.

Publication type: Clinical Trial, Phase III; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this randomized, multi-center phase III trial was to investigate the influence of sevoflurane and propofol on the neuromuscular blocking effects and pharmacokinetic parameters of Org 9426 (rocuronium bromide) in Japanese population. METHODS: Thirty-nine adult Japanese patients participated in this randomized, multi-center study. Neuromuscular function was monitored continuously with TOF-Watch SX (Organon NV, Netherlands) after anesthetic induction with propofol. These subjects randomly received either 0.6 mg x kg(-1) or 0.9 mg x kg(-1) of rocuronium for endotracheal intubation. These two groups were further divided to two anesthetic regiments : sevoflurane group and propofol group. The difference in onset and recovery of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block was statistically analyzed with two-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Mean duration for maximal block was 76 seconds and 66 seconds, respectively. The duration between Org 9426 administration and 25% recovery of first twitch response was significantly prolonged in patients given 0.9 mg x kg(-1) of Org 9426. Sevoflurane also significantly increased this duration. However, the serum concentration of Org 9426 was not statistically different between the four study groups. CONCLUSIONS: The duration of Org 9426-induced neuromuscular blockade was significantly increased under sevoflurane anesthesia compared to propofol anesthesia. This difference may be attributed to pharmacodynamic change.

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