Chemical formula: C₃₄H₅₇N₂O₄+ Molecular mass: 557.827 g/mol PubChem compound: 39765
Vecuronium is a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent. Vecuronium blocks the transmission process between the motor nerve-ending and striated muscle by binding competitively with acetylcholine to the nicotinic receptors located in the motor end-plate region of striated muscle.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M03AC03 | Vecuronium | M Musculo-skeletal system → M03 Muscle relaxants → M03A Muscle relaxants, peripherally acting agents → M03AC Other quaternary ammonium compounds |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VECURONIUM SUN Powder for solution for injection/infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Vecuronium is an active ingredient of these brands:
Croatia (HR)New Zealand (NZ)South Africa (ZA)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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