Trade name for rocuronium
Zemuron
Classes for rocuronium
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
Paralytic
Standard supply for rocuronium
Vial
MOA for rocuronium
Binds to nicotinic cholinergic receptor sites
Antagonizes acetylcholine binding resulting in a neuromuscular blockade
Indication for rocuronium
Induction of paralysis to facilitate RSI
Contraindication for rocuronium
Known hypersensitivity
Adverse reactions to rocuronium
Hypotension
Hypertension
Nausea
Vomiting
Routes of administration for rocuronium
IV
IO
Onset/Peak/Duration for rocuronium
O: 30-60 seconds
P: 1-3 minutes
D: 30-60 minutes
Adult dosages for rocuronium
0.6 - 1.2 mg/kg
Pediatric dosages for rocuronium
0.6- 1.2 mg/kg