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Curarimimetic   Vecuronium bromide  
injection
Stability in solutions Stability of mixtures Factors which affect stability Compatibility Route of administration References pdf
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Tradename   Tradename     

Trade names are indicative and excipients composition can be different depending on the country and manufacturers

Blok-L Turkey
Norcuron Greece, Poland, Portugal, Turkey
Vecuronium Great Britain
References   injection   References : Vecuronium bromide  
Type Publication
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Visual compatibility of fluconazole with drugs given by continuous infusion.
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Compatibility of propofol injectable emulsion with selected drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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314 Journal Chiu MF, Schwartz ML.
Visual compatibility of injectable drugs used in the intensive care unit.
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Compatibility of etomidate, thiopental sodium, and propofol injections with drugs commonly administered during induction of anesthesia.
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402 Journal Savitsky ME.
Visual compatibility of neuromuscular blocking agents with various injectable drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
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Propofol compatibility with other intravenous drug products - Two new methods of evaluating IV emulsion compatibility.
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Stability of milrinone lactate in the presence of 29 critical care drugs and 4 IV solutions.
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921 Journal Trissel LA, Gilbert DL, Martinez JF.
Incompatibility and compatibility of amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate complex with selected other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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939 Journal Gilbar PJ, Groves CF.
Visual compatibility of total parenteral nutrition solution (Synthamin 17 Premix*) with selected drugs during simulated Y-site injection.
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1611 Journal Chalmers JR, Bobek MB, Militello MA.
Visual compatibility of amiodarone hydrochloride injection with various intravenous drugs.
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Compatibility screening of Hextend during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs.
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Compatibility of fenoldopam mesylate with other drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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1863 Journal Isert PR, Lee D, Naidoo D, Carasso ML, Kennedy RA.
Compatibility of propofol, fentanyl,and vecuronium mixtures designed for potential use in anesthesia and patient transport.
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1925 Journal Trissel LA , Williams KY, Gilbert DL.
Compatibility screening of linezolid injection during simulated Y-site administration with other drugs and infusion solutions.
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2073 Journal Taniguchi T, Yamamoto K, Kobayashi T.
Precipitate formed by thiopentone and vecuronium causes pulmonary embolism.
Can J Anesth 1998 ; 45: 347-351.
2090 Journal Pere H, Chasse V, Forest JM, Hildgen P.
Compatibility of injectable pantoprazole in Y-site administration.
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Compatibility of micafungin injection with other drugs during simulated Y-site co-administration.
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2209 Journal Johnson CE, Petrea Cober M.
Stability of vecuronium in sterile water for injection stored in polypropylene syringes for 21 days.
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2227 Journal Trusley C, Ben M, Kupiec TC, Trissel LA.
Compatibility and stability of palonosetron hydrochloride with four neuromuscular blocking agents during simulated Y-site administration.
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3201 Journal Dice JE.
Physical compatibility of alprostadil with commonly used IV solutions and medications in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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3630 Manufacturer Vecuronium (Norcuron®) - Summary of Product Characteristics
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3827 Poster Ghazi I.M, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Compatibility of tedizolid phosphate with selected intravenous drugs via simulated Y-site conditions.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3828 Poster Thabit A.K, Hamada Y, Nicolau D.P.
Ceftozolane/tazobactam physical compatibility during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
3829 Poster So W, Kim L, Thabit A.K, Nicolau D.P, Kuti J.L.
Compatibility of isavunazonium sulfate during simulated Y-site administration.
ASHP Midyear 2015
4055 Journal Monogue M, Almarzoky Abuhussain S, Kuti J, Nicolau D.
Physical compatibility of fosfomycin for injection with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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4145 Journal Asempa T.E, Avery L.M, Kidd J.M, Kuti J.L, Nicolau D.P.
Physical compatibility of plazomicin with select i.v. drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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4419 Journal Holt R.J, Siegert S.W.K, Krishna A.
Physical Compatibility of Ibuprofen Lysine Injection with Selected Drugs During Simulated Y-site Injection.
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4434 Journal Avery L.M, Chen, I.H, Reyes, S, Nicolau, D.P, Kuti J.L.
Assessment of the Physical Compatibility of Eravacycline and Common Parenteral Drugs During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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4528 Journal Lu J, Liu Q, Kupiec T, Vail H, Lunch L, Fam D, Vu N.
Physical Compatibility of Cefiderocol with Selected Intravenous Drugs During Simulated Y-site Administration.
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4723 Journal Kondo M, Yoshida N, Yoshida M, Tanaka C, Tagami T, Horik K, Sugaya K, Takase H
Physical compatibility of remimazolam with opioid analgesics, sedatives, and muscle relaxants during simulated Y-site administration.
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4801 Journal Ruiz V, Yuwei Shen Y, Abouelhassan Y, Fouad A, Nicolau D, Kuti J.
Physical compatibility of sulbactam/durlobactam with select intravenous drugs during simulated Y-site administration.
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4837 Journal De Silva, D.T.N Petrovski M, Strunk T, Mukadam N, Page‑Sharp N, Moore B.R, Batty K.T.
Physicochemical compatibility of caffeine citrate and caffeine base injections with parenteral medications used in neonatal intensive care settings.
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