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Vecuronium

Anaesthetic agents

Description

Vecuronium is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used to relax muscles or as an adjunct in general anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Mechanism of action

It competes for cholinergic receptors at the motor end plate and its effects are reversed by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

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Mechanism of action

It competes for cholinergic receptors at the motor end plate and its effects are reversed by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

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