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Neovec 10mg Injection

Vecuronium (10mg)

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Neovec 10mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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10 ml Injection

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General Information

Contains

Vecuronium (10mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Neovec 10mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Long-term use of this medicine may cause skeletal muscle weakness or even paralysis. You should let your doctor know if the side effects bother you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Neovec Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Benefits of Neovec Injection

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Neovec 10mg Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Neovec Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Neovec

Skin rash
Increased saliva production
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
High blood pressure

How to use Neovec Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Neovec Injection works

Neovec 10mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

All substitutes for Neovec 10mg Injection

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Quick tips

Neovec 10mg Injection is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Neovec 10mg Injection affects you.
You will be monitored continuously during the treatment to check the effect of the medicine.
You will be given artificial ventilation until you are able to breathe on your own.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neovec 10mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Neovec 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Neovec 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Neovec 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Neovec 10mg Injection is given as part of a general anesthetic, you may feel tired, weak or dizzy for some time afterward and this affects your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Neovec 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neovec 10mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Neovec 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neovec 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Neovec 10mg Injection/Neovec 10mg Injection bromide a controlled substance?

No, Neovec 10mg Injection is not a controlled substance

Is Neovec 10mg Injection a sedative?

Neovec 10mg Injection is a muscle relaxant and not a sedative. However it can be used as additional agent to anesthesia or sedation

Why is Neovec 10mg Injection used with anesthesia?

Neovec 10mg Injection is used with anesthesia to make easy placement of flexible plastic tube into the trachea (tracheal intubation) and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Does Neovec 10mg Injection affect pupils/paralyze the gut/cause hypotension/bradycardia?

These effects are rare or of unknown frequency with Neovec 10mg Injection use. Stop taking Neovec 10mg Injection and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms

Does Neovec 10mg Injection cross the placenta?

Neovec 10mg Injection crosses the placenta. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding its use

Does vecuronium release histamine/cause histamine release?

Generally, neuromuscular blocking agents release histamine. Animal studies of vecuronium have shown weak capacity of histamine release. However, human studies do not support the data of histamine release

How does Neovec 10mg Injection work?

Neovec 10mg Injection works by blocking the signalling process between the nerves and muscles, which results in muscle relaxation.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Steroid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1462-64.
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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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