Trade name
Vecure, Vecuronium (Sun)
Presentation and preparation
|
Vial size
(powder volume) |
Fluid to add
|
Volume to add
|
Resulting concentration
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg (negligible) |
Water for injections provided | 5 mL | 2 mg/mL |
IV administration
Rapid injection: Dilute to 1 mg/mL and give over a few seconds.
Continuous infusion: Dilute to 0.1 to 0.2 mg/mL. Infuse using a syringe or infusion pump with DERS.
Maximum concentration if necessary: 1 mg/mL.
RCH Standard Concentrations:
NICU:
25 mg/25 mL (1 mg/mL)
Low dose: 5 mg/25 mL (0.2 mg/mL)
ELBW: 5 mg/25 mL (0.2 mg/mL) or 10 mg/25 mL (0.4 mg/mL)
PICU:
50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL)
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.9%
Hartmann’s
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L in glucose 5% only
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
For use in theatre or intensive care settings only.
Use only when facilities for cardiac monitoring and cardio-respiratory resuscitation exist.
Loading dose may be required; refer to local guidelines.
Flush the line well post-infusion to avoid re-paralysis.
Protect from light during storage.