Sugammadex belongs to a class of medications called selective relaxant binding agents. It forms a complex with Rocuronium or Vecuronium in the blood to inhibit their effects.
Sugammadex is administered intravenously.
For Rocuronium reversal only:
16 mg/kg as a single dose administered around 3 minutes after administration of a single dose of Rocuronium 1.2 mg/kg.
For Rocuronium or Vecuronium reversal:
2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg as a single dose depends on the severity of the drug effects.
Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy after getting this drug. Use some other kind of birth control also, like a condom, for the next 7 days following administration.
Common dosing schedule:
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Some common medications Sugammadex may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Sugammadex is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Sugammadex in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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