ROCURONIUM BROMIDE (Zemuron)

Question 1

ROCURONIUM BROMIDE (Zemuron)

Answer 1

Name/Class: ROCURONIUM BROMIDE (Zemuron) Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker

Description: Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate producing skeletal muscle paralysis.

Indications: Rapid sequence intubation

Precautions/Side Effects: Bronchospasm, wheezing, rhonchi, respiratory depression, apnea, dysrhythmias, tachycardia.

Dosage/Route: 0.6-1.2 mg/kg IV, IO

Pedi: Same