Vecuronium Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 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 adverse events

• 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.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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