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Vecuronium (Vecuronium Bromide) - Summary

 
 



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VECURONIUM SUMMARY

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent of intermediate duration, chemically designated as 1-(3α,17β-Dihydroxy-2β-piperidino-5α- androstan-16β,5α-yl)-1-methylpiperidinium bromide, diacetate.

Vecuronium bromide is indicated as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.


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Published Studies Related to Vecuronium

Effect of epidural levobupivacaine on recovery from vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block in patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery. [2011.07]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of epidural levobupivacaine on recovery from vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block. Ninety patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery were randomised into two groups after an epidural test dose: the epidural group (n = 45) received a bolus of 15 ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine whereas the control group (n = 45) did not...

[Comparison of atracurium, cisatracurium and vecuronium during anaesthesia for laparoscopic surgery]. [2011.01]
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to compare the intubating conditions, onset time, and duration of action of atracurium, cisatracurium, and vecuronium, when used for muscle relaxation in laparoscopic surgery with carbon dioxide inflation. In trying to find an "ideal" relaxant we compared the relative potency of these drugs, and also measured pH, PaCO2 and skin temperature... CONCLUSIONS: Vecuronium, besides providing excellent conditions for tracheal intubation, had the fastest onset time and optimal duration of action. We found the drug to be the most suitable for laparoscopic surgery.

Sugammadex rapidly reverses moderate rocuronium- or vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block during sevoflurane anaesthesia: a dose-response relationship. [2010.11]
BACKGROUND: Sugammadex shows a dose-response relationship for reversal of neuromuscular block (NMB) during propofol anaesthesia. Sevoflurane, unlike propofol, can prolong the effect of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), increasing recovery time. This open-label, randomized, dose-finding trial explored sugammadex dose-response relationships, safety, and pharmacokinetics when administered for reversal of moderate rocuronium- or vecuronium-induced NMB during sevoflurane maintenance anaesthesia... CONCLUSIONS: During sevoflurane maintenance anaesthesia, sugammadex provides well-tolerated, effective, dose-dependent reversal of moderate rocuronium- and vecuronium-induced NMB.

A randomized, dose-response study of sugammadex given for the reversal of deep rocuronium- or vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade under sevoflurane anesthesia. [2010.01.01]
BACKGROUND: Sugammadex is the first of a new class of selective muscle relaxant binding drugs developed for the rapid and complete reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium. Many studies have demonstrated a dose-response relationship with sugammadex for reversal of neuromuscular blockade in patients induced and maintained under propofol anesthesia. However, sevoflurane anesthesia, unlike propofol, can prolong the effect of neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs) such as rocuronium and vecuronium... CONCLUSION: Sugammadex at doses of > or = 4 mg/kg provides rapid reversal of deep rocuronium- and vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade under sevoflurane maintenance anesthesia.

Sugammadex provides faster reversal of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade compared with neostigmine: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. [2010.01.01]
BACKGROUND: Sugammadex, a specifically designed gamma-cyclodextrin, is a selective relaxant binding drug that rapidly reverses rocuronium-induced and, to a lesser extent, vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade. In this study, we compared the efficacy of sugammadex and neostigmine for the reversal of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in patients scheduled for elective surgery... CONCLUSION: Sugammadex provided significantly faster reversal of vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade compared with neostigmine.

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Clinical Trials Related to Vecuronium

Comparative Study of Rocuronium With Vecuronium (Study 71101)(COMPLETED) [Completed]
This study was conducted to determine and compare the safety and effectiveness of two neuromuscular blockers (rocuronium and vecuronium) at various doses in adults who are undergoing general elective surgery with sevoflurane anesthesia. Study participants received an intubating dose of a neuromuscular blocker (to enable insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to provide artificial ventilation). The intubating dose was followed by repeated bolus maintenance doses as needed, to maintain muscle relaxation. The time it takes to reach maximal effect of the neuromuscular blocker (onset time) after the intubating dose was measured and compared as the primary outcome.

Comparison of the Effects of Vecuronium and Cisatracurium on Electrophysiologic Monitoring During Neurosurgery [Completed]
Recently intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring (MEP) is widely used to reduce neural damage during neurosurgery. As neuromuscular blockade(NMB) during MEP monitoring decreases the amplitude of MEP, partial NMB is usually maintained during general anesthesia. Continuous infusion of NMB agent is preferred than bolus infusion during MEP monitoring. There are a lot of NMB agents in clinical use. But there have been no reports about the effect of changing NMB agent on efficacy of MEP monitoring. Therefore, the investigators performed a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of changing NMB agent on the variability of MEP amplitude during neurosurgery.

Vecuronium Requirements According to the Operation Phase During Liver Transplantation Under Desflurane Anesthesia [Completed]
The vecuronium requirements may be reduced for recipients of living donor liver transplantation, as the vecuronium is eliminated principally by the liver. Furthermore, the requirements may be different according to the phase of surgery. The requirements may also be different according to the preoperative hepatic function as measured by MELD score during prehepatic phase, or graft to recipient body weight ratio (GRWR) during neohepatic phase. Therefore, the investigators are trying to investigate the difference of vecuronium requirements according to the phase of surgery or MELD score, GRWR.

Comparison of Org 25969 With Neostigmine as Reversal Agents for Rocuronium or Vecuronium at Reappearance of T2 (19.4.301)(P05960) [Completed]
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate in adult patients faster recovery from a neuromuscular block induced by either rocuronium or vecuronium after reversal at reappearance of T2 by 2. 0 mg/kg Org 25969 (sugammadex) compared to 50 ug/kg neostigmine.

A Bridging Trial Comparing Org 25969 at Reappearance of T2 in Japanese and Caucasian Subjects. Part B: Caucasian Subjects (19.4.208B)(P05971)(COMPLETED) [Completed]
The objective of the trial was to establish the dose-response relation of Org 25969 given as a reversal agent of rocuronium or vecuronium at reappearance of T2 during sevoflurane anesthesia for Caucasian subjects.

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