What is Zemuron?
Zemuron is used to relax muscles. It does this by blocking signals that go between your nerves and the muscles.
Zemuron is administered prior to the general anesthesia in preparation for the procedure. This medication helps keep your body in a steady state during the surgery. It also eases your throat so that a breathing tube can be quickly inserted prior to the procedure.Zemuron is also employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.
Side effects of Zemuron
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms that are warning signs of an allergic response, like hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and throat.
You will be under constant surveillance during the treatment process with Zemuron. Your carers will monitor you for any serious adverse effects. Contact your carers immediately if you suffer from:
- Persistent muscle weakness muscle weakness
- The loss of movement in any part of your body (especially those who are over 65).
Common adverse effects of Zemuron could be:
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you're about to pass out
- Hypertension (severe headache, fuzzy vision, the sound of pounding inside your neck or ear, anxiety, confusion).
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Others could happen. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have had an allergy to one kind of anesthesia.
Before you take this drug
You shouldn't take Zemuron if you are allergic to it. Consult your physician if you have ever experienced a severe allergic reaction to any kind of anesthesia.
Inform your doctor if you were ever diagnosed with:
- Myasthenia gravis;
- Cirrhosis or any other liver disease;
- Kidney disease;
- The heart or circulation issues;
- A nerve-muscle disorder like ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), MS (multiple sclerosis), or muscular dystrophy.
It isn't known if Zemuron can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting.Tell your physician if you are nursing a child.
How to take Zemuron?
Zemuron is administered as an infusion into the vein. The healthcare professional will give the injection.Contact your physician. If you experience any pain, burning, or swelling near the needle of your IV when Zemuron is administered,
Your blood pressure, breathing and heart function, oxygen levels, and many other vital indicators will be closely monitored during the time you receive Zemuron.It could take longer to heal from the side effects of rocuronium when you suffer from cirrhosis or another liver disease.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Because Zemuron is typically prescribed for anesthesia, you're not likely to be following a schedule of dosing.
What happens if I overdose?
Because Zemuron is administered by a doctor in medical settings, an overdose is not likely to occur.
What should be avoided?
Follow your doctor's advice regarding restrictions on food, drinks, or any activity.
Interaction with other drugs
Discuss with your doctor the medicines you are taking, particularly:
- Lithium;
- Procainamide;
- Quinidine;
- An antibiotic
- Seizure medication.
This list isn't complete. Other medications could influence Zemuron, such as prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal products. There are many possible interactions between drugs that are listed here.
