
Manufacturer/Marketer
Themis Medicare LtdSalt Composition
Vecuronium (2mg/ml)Product Introduction
Zyvec 4mg Injection 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 patients in intensive care. Zyvec 4mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Long-term use of this medicine may cause skeletal muscle weakness or even paralysis. You should let your doctor know if the side effects bother you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.Benefits
In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery Zyvec 4mg Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.Primary Use
Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgerySafety Advice
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zyvec 4mg Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Zyvec 4mg Injection 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zyvec 4mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Zyvec 4mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Zyvec 4mg Injection 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. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zyvec 4mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zyvec 4mg Injection is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Zyvec 4mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zyvec 4mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.How It Works
Zyvec 4mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.Storage
Store below 30CCommon Side Effects
Increased saliva production | Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) | High blood pressurePrescription Required
Prescription RequiredFact Box
Chemical Class::Steroid Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class::Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally actingQ&A
Q. Is Zyvec 4mg Injection/Zyvec 4mg Injection bromide a controlled substance?::: No, Zyvec 4mg Injection is not a controlled substance| Q. Is Zyvec 4mg Injection a sedative?::: Zyvec 4mg Injection is a muscle relaxant and not a sedative. However it can be used as additional agent to anesthesia or sedation| Q. Why is Zyvec 4mg Injection used with anesthesia?::: Zyvec 4mg Injection is used with anesthesia to make easy placement of flexible plastic tube into the trachea (tracheal intubation) and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery| Q. Does Zyvec 4mg Injection affect pupils/paralyze the gut/cause hypotension/bradycardia?::: These effects are rare or of unknown frequency with Zyvec 4mg Injection use. Stop taking Zyvec 4mg Injection and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms| Q. Does Zyvec 4mg Injection cross the placenta?::: Zyvec 4mg Injection crosses the placenta. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding its use| Q. Does vecuronium release histamine/cause histamine release?::: Generally, neuromuscular blocking agents release histamine. Animal studies of vecuronium have shown weak capacity of histamine release. However, human studies do not support the data of histamine release| Q. How does Zyvec 4mg Injection work?::: Zyvec 4mg Injection works by blocking the signalling process between the nerves and muscles, which results in muscle relaxation.Cancellation & Return Policy
No cancellation fee on this product
No Return Applicable