Names and pronunciation
(soo-gam′ma-dex) Bridion
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Drug reference
(soo-gam′ma-dex) Bridion
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Func. class.: Antidote, selective relaxant binder
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USES: Reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium/ vecuronium in surgery
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Routine reversal of rocuronium/ vecuronium blockade • Adult: IV: Deep block: 4 mg/kg as a single dose; moderate block: 2 mg/kg as a single dose Immediate reversal of rocuronium- induced blockade • Adult: IV: 16 mg/kg as a single dose given (3 min) after use of a single dose of rocuronium 1.2 mg/kg
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Available forms: Injection 200 mg/2 mL, 500 mg/5 mL single-dose vials
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• Adult: IV: Deep block: 4 mg/kg as a single dose; moderate block: 2 mg/kg as a single dose Immediate reversal of rocuronium- induced blockade
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• Adult: IV: 16 mg/kg as a single dose given (3 min) after use of a single dose of rocuronium 1.2 mg/kg
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