Rocuronium Bromide and TE Anatoxal Berna

• Generic Name: rocuronium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zemuron

Production of skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery after general anesthesia has been induced.

Facilitation of endotracheal intubation (rapid sequence and routine tracheal intubation).

Also has been used to facilitate mechanical ventilation in the ICU; however, manufacturer states that prolonged use in this setting has not been evaluated. Whenever neuromuscular blocking agents are used in the ICU, consider benefits versus risks of such therapy and assess patients frequently to determine need for continued paralysis. (See Intensive Care Setting under Cautions.)

Compared with other neuromuscular blocking agents, rocuronium has a rapid onset and intermediate duration of action. Recommended as an alternative to succinylcholine for rapid sequence intubation. When given in sufficient doses (e.g., ≥1 mg/kg), produces similar intubating conditions to succinylcholine.

• Generic Name: tetanus toxoid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Tetanus Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). Tetanus is a serious illness that causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30 to 40 percent of cases.

Immunization against tetanus is recommended for all infants 6 to 8 weeks of age and older, all children, and all adults. Immunization against tetanus consists first of a series of either 3 or 4 injections, depending on which type of tetanus toxoid you receive. In addition, it is very important that you get a booster injection every 10 years for the rest of your life. Also, if you get a wound that is unclean or hard to clean, you may need an emergency booster injection if it has been more than 5 years since your last booster. In recent years, two-thirds of all tetanus cases have been in persons 50 years of age and older. A tetanus infection in the past does not make you immune to tetanus in the future.

This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.