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==General==
*Type: [[Neuromuscular blocker]], nondepolarizing, fast 
*Dosage Forms: IV
*Common Trade Names: Norcuron

==Adult Dosing==
*Not recommended for [[RSI]]
*0.15mg/kg IV based on ideal body weight, can prime with 0.01mg/kg IV

==Pediatric Dosing==
*Not recommended for [[RSI]]

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*Lactation: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
*Renal Dosing
**Adult
**Pediatric
*Hepatic Dosing 
**Adult
**Pediatric

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*[[Anaphylaxis]]

===Common===

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: Varies, from 30-60 minutes
*Metabolism: Hepatic
*Excretion: Renal
*Mechanism of Action:  Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent. Long duration with slow onset. Competes for cholinergic receptors at the motor end-plate. [[Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors]] like those found in organophosphates antagonize this action

==See Also==
*[[Critical care quick reference]]
*Reversal agent: [[Sugammadex]]

==References==
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