Vecuronium (bromide) – 50 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
50700-72-6
Storage:
22
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Vecuronium is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant derived from the aminosteroid pancuronium (Item No. 23778) and used adjunctively to general anesthesia.{25532} It competitively blocks cholinergic receptors at the motor end plate of the neuromuscular junction, inducing temporary paralysis.{25531} In humans, it has been shown to reduce muscle twitch tension with an ED50 value of 0.15 mg/kg for a duration of 27 minutes without inducing cardiovascular effects.{25532}  

 

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Description

A non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that competitively blocks cholinergic receptors at the motor end plate of the neuromuscular junction, inducing temporary paralysis


Formal name: 1-[(2β,3α,5α,16β,17β)-3,17-bis(acetyloxy)-2-(1-piperidinyl)androstan-16-yl]-1-methyl-piperidinium, monobromide

Synonyms:  NC 45

Molecular weight: 637.7

CAS: 50700-72-6

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Receptor Pharmacology|Antagonists||Research Area|Neuroscience