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Medicines SugammadexQuestion & answer

Sugammadex · Medicine question

Why is breathing monitored afterwards?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Muscle weakness can occasionally return, and other anaesthetic medicines may continue to suppress breathing.

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Sugammadex 100 mg/mL solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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