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Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is used for Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or other medical procedures. It contains Rocuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. Thus, it is easy to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations. Transient hypotension, hypertension, and feeling tired, weak, or dizzy are undesirable consequences during your procedure, just like other general anaesthetics, since your anaesthetist will immediately address any issues that emerge during your procedure.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Consume Type :

Parenteral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml belongs to the class of medications called nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers or muscle relaxants, commonly used to produce muscle relaxation to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations.

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml contains Rocuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. Thus, it is easy to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations.

Rocuronium bromide injection is for intravenous use only. Experienced clinicians or trained individuals will administer it. Transient hypotension, hypertension, feeling tired and weak or dizzy are undesirable consequences during your procedure, just like other general anaesthetics, since your anaesthetist will immediately address any issues that emerge during your procedure.

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is recommended not to use if you are hypersensitive to Rocuronium bromide or other similar anaesthetics. Extreme caution should be maintained while using Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml with a history of patients with burns, Electrolyte Abnormalities, Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, Paralytic Disorder, and Pulmonary Impairment. Rocuronium bromide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. So, before taking the Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Avoid breastfeeding for a certain period (At least 6 hours) after receiving a Rocuronium bromide injection as per the doctor's instructions. Rocuronium bromide should be used with caution in pregnant women, so inform your doctor If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby. It is recommended not to drive or operate heavy machinery for a certain period as this medication may make you tired, weak, or dizzy.

Uses of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is used as an adjunct to general anaesthesia. The detailed uses of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml are as follows:

  • Facilitates tracheal intubation: Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is used for both rapid sequence and routine tracheal intubation during anaesthesia.
  • Provides muscle relaxation: Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml helps achieve skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures or mechanical ventilation.

Key Benefits

Rocuronium bromide belongs to the class of drugs known as muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants are used as part of general anaesthesia during an operation. When undergoing surgery, your muscles must be entirely relaxed. This makes surgery easier for the surgeon. If you are under anaesthesia, rocuronium bromide may be used to facilitate the placement of a tube into your trachea (windpipe) for artificial ventilation (mechanical help of breathing). Rocuronium bromide can also be utilized to relax muscles in Intensive Care Units.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml will be given to you by your anaesthetist in a hospital setting.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml Works

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml contains Rocuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. Thus, it is easy to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor before receiving the Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Avoid breastfeeding for a certain period (at least 6 hours) after receiving a Rocuronium bromide injection as per the doctor's instructions.

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Driving

Unsafe

Patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery for a certain period of time. When rocuronium bromide is administered as part of a general anaesthetic, you may feel tired, weak, or dizzy for a short period of time. Your anesthesiologist can tell you how long the effects will remain.

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Liver

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml in patients with liver impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving the Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml in patients with Kidney impairment. So, inform your doctor before receiving the Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml if you have a Kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml can be used in children (newborns and adolescents).

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Heart

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of heart disease, inform your doctor before receiving Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing this medicine.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml in elderly patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml

Since Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur. If you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. In a medical setting, an overdose would be treated quickly. Overdose of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml may cause neuromuscular block.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml to start to work: Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml shows its rapid action after the IV administration. The time for which the effects of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml last: The peak effect of Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml lasts for a few hours.

What if you forget to take Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml

This medication is not for regular use. Hence, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml out of reach and sight of children. • Cold chain - To be stored in cold places at 2ºC to 8ºC.
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Keep Refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Drug Warnings

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to muscle relaxants, have had kidney, heart, vascular, liver, gall bladder, or bile duct disease, have diseases affecting nerves and muscles, have fluid retention (oedema), or have a history of malignant hyperthermia (sudden fever with rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and muscle stiffness, pain, and/or weakness). So, before taking the Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml, inform your doctor about all of your medical issues, sensitivities, and drugs you are using. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml may interact with antibiotics (e.g. amikacin, colistimethate, gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin) and anti-inflammatory medicines (hydrocortisone).

Drug-Food Interactions: No major interactions were found or established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml contraindicated to use in a population with a history of kidney, heart, vascular, liver, gall bladder, or bile duct disease, have diseases affecting nerves and muscles, have fluid retention (oedema), or have a history of malignant hyperthermia (sudden fever with rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and muscle stiffness, pain, and/or weakness).

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Therapeutic Class

[MUSCLE RELAXANTS]

FAQs

Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml is used for Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or other medical procedures.
Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml contains Rocuronium bromide. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. Thus, it is easy to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations.
Rocufine 10 mg Injection 5 ml may affect your blood pressure. Fluctuations of the blood pressure are common. Your anaesthetist will quickly deal with any problems that arise during your operation.
You should not receive Rocuronium bromide if you are allergic to rocuronium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mahape, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra
Other Info - ROC0148
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