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Zyvec 10mg Injection

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Manufacturer
THEMIS MEDICARE
Origin of Medicine
India
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1 Vial(s)
Salt Composition
Vecuronium Bromide
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Zyvec 10mg injection contains the active substance vecuronium bromide, which belongs to a class of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxants. It is administered as an adjuvant to general anesthesia to prepare you for surgery. This medication assists in maintaining your body still by relaxing your skeletal muscles during the surgical procedure. It also facilitates the relaxation of the throat, making it easier to insert a breathing tube (endotracheal intubation) before surgery. This medication is used as a muscle relaxant in almost all age groups, including adults, adolescents (2-17 years), newborns, and infants (0 days – 23 months). It is also employed to aid in emergency airway management (mechanical ventilation) for patients in intensive care.

Before receiving zyvec 10mg injection, it is crucial to discuss the following with your healthcare team: any prior allergies to vecuronium bromide or other muscle relaxants, reduced renal function or renal disease, heart or circulatory conditions, fluid accumulation, liver or gallbladder issues, edema (swelling of ankles), diseases affecting nerves and muscles such as polio, myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome. Transparent communication about your medical history is essential for a safe and effective treatment plan. 

Uses of Zyvec 10mg InjectionAn adjuvant to general anesthesia during surgery for

  • Skeletal muscle relaxation
  • Facilitate endotracheal intubation
  • Mechanical ventilation

Therapeutic Effects of Zyvec 10mg Injection

When your nerves want your muscles to move, they release a messenger called acetylcholine. This acetylcholine fits into special receptors on your muscle cells, triggering the muscles to contract. When zyvec 10mg is present, it blocks this messenger, preventing the muscles from receiving the signal to contract and keeps them relaxed.

Interaction of Zyvec 10mg Injection with other drugsInform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with zyvec 10mg injection and cause undesirable side effects. 

More Information about Zyvec 10mg Injection
  • Store zyvec 10mg injection below 25°C.
  • Protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Do not use it after the expiry date.
  • How to consume Zyvec 10mg InjectionThis medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Zyvec 10mg will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intravenously (into a vein), either as single injections or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors. 

    Safety Advices for Zyvec 10mg Injection

      

    Pregnancy

      

    It is unknown whether zyvec 10mg injection can cause fetal harm during pregnancy. Tell your physician if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or think you may get pregnant. However, this medication may be given to you if you have a Caesarean section. 

      

    Breast Feeding

      

    It is unknown whether this injection is excreted in human breast milk. Hence, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking zyvec 10mg injection. 

      

    Lungs

      

    It is unknown whether zyvec 10mg injection is safe for persons suffering from lung disease. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.

      

    Liver

      

    Prolonged recovery time has been reported when anesthetized along with zyvec 10mg injection in patients with liver problems. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment.

      

    Alcohol

      

    Generally, it is not recommended to consume alcohol post-surgery with zyvec 10mg injection since alcohol can enhance the effect of the injection and delay recovery. We suggest consulting your healthcare provider for further guidance.

      

    Driving

      

    Drive or operate machines only when you are told okay. Zyvec 10mg injection is used during anesthesia; after it, you might feel tired, weak, or dizzy. Your anesthesia doctor will tell you when it is safe to resume these activities and how long these feelings might last.

    Side Effects of Zyvec 10mg InjectionSide effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. If any side effects occur while you are under anesthetic, your doctor will see and treat them. 

    Serious

    • Prolonged paralysis (seen in long-term use)
    • Bronchospasm/respiratory depression (difficulty breathing)
    • Apnea (when you stop breathing)
    • Anaphylaxis (sudden allergic reactions)

    Common

    • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness)
    • Muscle weakness

    Word of AdviceThis medication is intended for use exclusively within the hospital. Your doctor will administer it during your surgical procedure. While receiving zyvec 10mg injection, your doctor will continuously monitor you to assess its impact. It is important to note that this injection induces muscle relaxation, including your breathing muscles. This means you will require assistance with breathing (artificial ventilation) during and after your surgery until you can resume breathing independently. If you have any concerns or questions, always communicate them with your doctor before taking this medication. 

    FAQs Q 1. Is zyvec 10mg injection indicated for children?

    Yes, zyvec 10mg injection is used in adolescents (2-17 years), newborn babies, and infants (0 days – 23 months). However, the dosage may vary from that of adults.

    Q 2. Why is zyvec 10mg injection used with anesthesia?

    Zyvec 10mg injection is used with anesthesia to easily place flexible plastic tubes into the trachea (tracheal intubation) and provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery.

    Q 3. Does zyvec 10mg injection cause hypotension/bradycardia?

    Zyvec 10mg injection can rarely cause hypotension or bradycardia. Inform your doctor right away if you experience one or more such symptoms.

    Q 4. Is zyvec 10mg injection a sedative?

    Zyvec 10mg injection is a muscle relaxant and not a sedative. However, it can be used as an additional agent to anesthesia or sedation.

    Q 5. Does zyvec 10mg injection paralyze the lungs?

    Very rarely, prolonged paralysis or respiratory depression is seen with the long-term use of zyvec 10mg injection.

    Fact Box of Zyvec 10mg Injection

    Molecule Name: Vecuronium bromide

    Therapeutic class: Skeletal muscle relaxants

    Pharmacological class:  Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

    Indications: As an adjuvant to general anesthesia during surgery for

    1. Skeletal muscle relaxation

    2. Facilitate endotracheal intubation

    3. Mechanical ventilation

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    Manufacturer
    THEMIS MEDICARE
    Origin of Medicine
    India
    Price for
    1 Vial(s)
    Salt Composition
    Vecuronium Bromide
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