name: | Sugammadex |
ATC code: | V03AB35 | route: | intravenous |
n-compartments | 2 |
Sugammadex is a selective relaxant binding agent used to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium or vecuronium during surgical procedures under general anesthesia. It is approved and widely used in clinical practice for this indication.
Pharmacokinetic parameters in healthy adult volunteers after single intravenous administration.
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