Vecuronium Bromide and Ziconotide Intrathecal

• Generic Name: vecuronium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vecuronium Bromide, Norcuron

Vecuronium Bromide is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Vecuronium Bromide is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Vecuronium Bromide helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Vecuronium Bromide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide injection is used to relieve severe chronic pain in patients who have already been treated with other medicines (e.g., morphine) and did not work well.

Ziconotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.