THIS DRUG SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY ADEQUATELY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS FAMILIAR WITH ITS ACTIONS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND HAZARDS.
Adult Dosing
each patient using the following table
for each patient using the following table: * 10 mg of Vecuronium bromide in 100 mL solution ‡ 20 mg of Vecuronium bromide in 100 mL solution Drug Delivery Rate Infusion Delivery Rate (mcg/kg/min) (mL/kg/min) 0.1 mg/mL * 0.2 mg/mL ‡ 0.7 0.007 0.0035 0.8 0.008 0.004 0.9 0.009 0.0045 1 0.01 0.005 1.1 0.011 0.0055 1.2 0.012 0.006 1.3 0.013 0.0065 The following table is guideline for mL/min delivery for a solution of 0.1 mg/mL (10 mg in 100 mL) with an infusion pump. VECURONIUM BROMIDE INFUSION RATE - mL/min Amount of Drug mcg/kg/min Patient Weight - kg 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0.7 0.28 0.35 0.42 0.49 0.56 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.32 0.4 0.48 0.56 0.64 0.72 0.8 0.9 0.36 0.45 0.54 0.63 0.72 0.81 0.9 1 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 0.44 0.55 0.66 0.77 0.88 0.99 1.1 1.2 0.48 0.6 0.72 0.84 0.96 1.08 1.2 1.3 0....
Injection. Single-Dose Use
for Injection. Single-Dose Use: When reconstituted with compatible I.V. solutions not containing an antimicrobial preservative (e.g., sterile water for injection), refrigerate and use within 24 hours. Discard unused portion. Multi-Dose Use: ( NOT FOR USE IN NEWBORNS. ) When reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for injection, use within 5 days. The reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Risk of Medication Errors: Accidental administration of neuromuscular blocking agents may be fatal.
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