Neocuron Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Neocuron 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.
Neocuron Injection is generally 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 medicine is generally well-tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), rash, and allergic reactions in some people. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any 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.
Neocuron Injection is generally 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 medicine is generally well-tolerated with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), rash, and allergic reactions in some people. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any 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 Neocuron Injection
- Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Side effects of Neocuron 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 Neocuron
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Neocuron Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Neocuron Injection works
Neocuron Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Neocuron Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neocuron 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
Neocuron 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
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Neocuron Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Neocuron Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neocuron Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Neocuron Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neocuron Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Neocuron Injection?
If you miss a dose of Neocuron Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Neocuron Injection
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Quick tips
- Neocuron Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- To attain the maximum benefit of the medicine, it is recommended to avoid driving for at least 24 hours.
- Inform your doctor if you experience a skin rash, swelling of hands, face and difficulty breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Steroid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Peripherally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Interaction with drugs
Taking Neocuron with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust th
Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time. Your doctor may monitor your recovery phase. Clindamycin may increase the effect of Pancuronium.
Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time. Your doctor may monitor your recovery phase. Clindamycin may increase the effect of Pancuronium.
Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time.
Concurrent use may cause slow breathing and prolonged neuromuscular blocking effect.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, irregular heart rates, agitation, anxiety, or breathlessness, and consult your doctor if you experience them
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Neocuron Injection for?
Skeletal musc*
67%
Others
33%
*Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
89%
Average
11%
What were the side-effects while using Neocuron Injection?
No Side Effec*
25%
Abnormal brea*
25%
Abdominal pai*
25%
Allergic skin*
25%
*No Side Effect, Abnormal breathing, Abdominal pain, Allergic skin rash
How do you take Neocuron Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Neocuron Injection on price
Expensive
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.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. 1052-54.
- Sciencedirect. Pancuronium. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Pancuronium.[Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
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