Zemplar Injection and Zemuron

• Generic Name: paricalcitol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemplar

Paricalcitol is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Paricalcitol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Paricalcitol oral is for use in adults and children at least 10 years old.

Paricalcitol injection is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.

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

• Generic Name: rocuronium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemuron

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

Zemuron is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. This medicine 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.

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