Vecuronium Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 10, 2025.
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]
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References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
3. (2019) "Product Information. Vecuronium Bromide (vecuronium)." Hospira Inc
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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.
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