Rocuronium is a desacetoxy analogue of vecuronium with a more rapid onset of action.
It is an aminosteroid non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker or muscle relaxant used in modern anaesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation, Introduced in 1994.
Product Name |
Rocuronium Bromide |
CAS Number |
119302-91-9 |
Therapeutic Class |
Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents |
Dosage Form |
Solution for Injection/Infusion |
Availability |
Commercial |
Regulatory Status |
USDMF, EDMF |