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Sugammadex (also called Bridion®) is a medicine used to reverse the effects of rocuronium and vecuronium. Rocuronium and vecuronium are neuromuscular blocking drugs that stop the muscles from working for a short period of time. These are often used to relax the skeletal muscles during surgery or other procedures that call for general anesthesia. They can also be used when a patient must have a tube put into the throat to help with breathing (intubation). Sugammadex reverses the effects of recuronium and vecuronium, allowing a patient to recover use of their muscles faster. It is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow-brown liquid given into the vein (IV) over a short period of time.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take sugammadex will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Be sure to discuss all questions and instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.