Nikita Karmiyal | MEDAurex on Instagram: "Day-2 Injection Vecuronium Bromide ✅ 1. Class: Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent 2. Form: Lyophilized powder (4 mg or 10 mg vial) 3. Diluent: Sterile water or normal saline (reconstitute before use) 4. Action: Blocks acetylcholine at neuromuscular junction → muscle paralysis 5. Onset: 2–3 minutes 6. Duration: 20–40 minutes 7. Metabolism: Liver; excreted via bile and kidneys 8. Indications: • Facilitate tracheal intubation • Provide muscle rel

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Nikita Karmiyal | MEDAurex on Instagram: "Day-3 ICU Learning ✅ Inj. Vecuronium Bromide - • Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent • Produces skeletal muscle paralysis by blocking acetylcholine at NM junction • Used for endotracheal intubation, surgery, and mechanical ventilation in ICU • Given IV only; has no sedative or analgesic effect • Reversal: Neostigmine with atropine / glycopyrrolate #medicolife #nurseinjectors #pharmalife #pharmastudent #medicalstudents"