Drug details

Zemuron (rocuronium bromide injection)

type of Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing

Zemuron (rocuronium bromide) is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent given before general anesthesia in preparation for surgery. Zemuron helps keep the body still during surgery and also relaxes the throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before surgery. Zemuron is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• severe dizziness,
• ongoing muscle weakness, and
• loss of movement in any part of your body

The following drugs are related to Zemuron, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ultane (sevoflurane)