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Medicines vecuronium bromideQuestion & answer

vecuronium bromide · Medicine question

What is vecuronium bromide used for during surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

It temporarily paralyses skeletal muscles to help the anaesthetist place a breathing tube and to provide muscle relaxation during an operation.

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Vecuronium bromide 10 mg powder for solution for injection/infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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