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Zemuron Injection (also known as Esmeron Injection) |
Schering Plough (TR) | 50mg/5ml | 12 x 5ml | $95.00 | |
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Zemuron Injection (also known as Esmeron Injection) |
Schering Plough (TR) | 50mg/5ml | 24 x 5ml | $180.00 | |
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Zemuron Injection (also known as Esmeron Injection) |
Schering Plough (TR) | 50mg/5ml | 36 x 5ml | $250.00 |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information On Zemuron
Zemuron is a medication that is used for keeping the body of the patient still during a surgery. It is also administered for relaxing the patient’s throat for facilitating the easy insertion and removal of a breathing tube for a surgery. The generic name for this medication is rocuronium, and it belongs to the group of medications known as neuromuscular blocking agents. You can buy Zemuron as an isotonic solution, which is administered as an intravenous injection. Zemuron relaxes the muscles in the patient’s body by blocking the signals that are sent from the nerves to the muscles. Zemuron may also be used for other medical purposes as per the specific instructions of the doctor.
Side Effects for Zemuron
You must inform the doctor and seek immediate medical assistance if you suffer from an allergic reaction to Zemuron. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, swollen lips, throat, tongue or face, and hives.
If you suffer from any serious side effects after being administered Zemuron, such as uneven or rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, labored breathing, unusual muscle weakness, and an inability to move the muscles, seek emergency medical help.
Mild side effects may be observed, but inform the doctor if these increase in severity. These side effects include vomiting, nausea, discomfort or swelling in the injected area, light-headedness, drowsiness, and mild skin rash or itching.
Precautions
You must not be administered Zemuron if you have a known allergy to rocuronium. Inform your doctor if you have cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, liver disease, heart disease, blood circulation problems, Long QT syndrome, or if you have had an allergic reaction to other anesthetic medications. Under these medical conditions, your doctor may buy Zemuron and administer an adjusted dosage. You may also need special care for safely being administered Zemuron if you suffer from any of the above mentioned medical conditions. Inform your doctor well beforehand if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.
Zemuron Dosage
Zemuron is administered as an intravenous injection in a hospital or before a surgery. It is supplied as Zemuron 10 mg, which contains 10mg of the active ingredient rocuronium bromide, along with 2mg of sodium acetate. The solution itself is clear, with the color ranging from yellow to orange or completely colorless. Your doctor and caregivers would be monitoring your blood pressure level, heart function, and breathing rate while your body is under the effect of Zemuron. The medication may affect your body for a longer time than usual if you are suffering from cirrhosis or any other liver disease.
Interactions
You must inform your doctor beforehand if you are taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medications, mineral supplements, or herbal products. You must especially inform your doctor if you are taking lithium, seizure medicines, procainamide, steroidal medications like fluticasone, dexamethasone or mometasone, antacids or any other supplement magnesium supplements, and antibiotics like amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, netilmicin, polymyxin, vancomycin, tobramycin, streptomycin, polymyxin, kanamycin, bacitracin, and colistimethate. Do not start or stop any new medication before the surgery without your doctor’s permission.
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