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RSI is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV (actual body weight) | RSI is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV (actual body weight) | ||
==Special Populations== | ==Special Populations== | ||
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: | *[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C | ||
*Lactation: | *Lactation: Infant risk cannot be ruled out | ||
*Renal Dosing | *Renal Dosing (half life approximately 1 hour longer if renal transplant patient) | ||
**Adult | **Adult | ||
**Pediatric | **Pediatric | ||
*Hepatic Dosing | *Hepatic Dosing (half life approximately 3 hours longer with liver dysfunction) | ||
**Adult | **Adult | ||
**Pediatric | **Pediatric | ||
Revision as of 06:45, 3 November 2014
General
- Type: Neuromuscular blocker, Non-Depolarizing, Fast Onset, Intermediate Lasting
- Dosage Forms: IV
- Common Trade Names: Zemuron
Adult Dosing
RSI is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV (actual body weight)
Pediatric Dosing
RSI is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV (actual body weight)
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: C
- Lactation: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
- Renal Dosing (half life approximately 1 hour longer if renal transplant patient)
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing (half life approximately 3 hours longer with liver dysfunction)
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: