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Medicines rocuronium bromideQuestion & answer

rocuronium bromide · Medicine question

Does kidney or liver disease affect rocuronium bromide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It can. Because rocuronium is eliminated through urine and bile, significant kidney, liver or biliary disease may prolong its effect and recovery.

Sources for this answer

Esmeronemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 23
Rocuronium bromide 100mg/10ml solution for injection vials/amps (10mg/ml in 10ml)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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