Nor Q 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nor Q is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Nor Q may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Nor Q is given as part of a general anesthetic, you may feel tired, weak or dizzy for some time afterward and this affects your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nor Q is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nor Q is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Nor Q should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nor Q may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Nor Q 10mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Nor Q 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 patien ... Show more
Uses of Nor Q
Skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery
Side effects of Nor Q
Common
Skin rash
Increased saliva production
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
High blood pressure
How to use Nor Q
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Nor Q works
Nor Q relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Quick Tips
Nor Q is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Nor Q affects you.
You will be monitored continuously during the treatment to check the effect of the medicine.
You will be given artificial ventilation until you are able to breathe on your own.
Brief Description
Indication
General anaesthesia, Skeletal muscle relaxation
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia; Facilitate endotracheal intubation; Facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care
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Child Dose
Intravenous
Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia; Facilitate endotracheal intubation; Facilitate mechanical ventilation in intensive care
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to vecuronium or bromide.
Mode of Action
Vecuronium bromide inhibits depolarisation by blocking acetylcholine from binding to receptors on motor endplate.
Precaution
Patient w/ CV disease, oedema, neuromuscular disease, previous poliomyelitis, burn injury, severe electrolyte disturbances, altered blood pH, dehydrat ... Show more
Side Effect
Skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis, resp insufficiency or apnoea, bronchospasm, hypotension, tachycardia, acute urticaria, erythema, minimal indura ... Show more
Interaction
Increases neuromuscular blockade with volatile anaesthetic agents (halothane, ether, enflurane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol and cyclopropane) ... Show more
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