Vecuronium Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 10, 2024.

Applies to vecuronium: parenteral powder for injection.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

• Should be administered only by adequately trained clinicians experienced in the use and complications of neuromuscular blocking agents.¹

Side effects include:

Skeletal muscle weakness.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to vecuronium: intravenous powder for injection, intravenous solution.

Hypersensitivity

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid shock^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Prolonged neuromuscular block
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Flaccid paralysis, muscular weakness, steroid myopathy^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Bronchospasm, airway complication of anesthesia^[Ref]

Local

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Injection site pain, injection site reaction^[Ref]

Other

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Decreased drug effect/therapeutic response, increased drug effect/therapeutic response
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Face edema^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Delayed recovery from anesthesia^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Tachycardia, hypotension
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Circulatory collapse, shock, flushing^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Angioneurotic edema, urticaria, rash, erythematous rash^[Ref]

Further information

Vecuronium side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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