Sugammadex sodium

Sugammadex Sodium

Sugammadex Sodium (pronunciation: soo-gam-MED-ex SO-dee-um) is a selective relaxant binding agent used in the field of anesthesia.

Etymology

The term "Sugammadex" is a coined name, with no specific etymology. "Sodium" is derived from the Latin sodanum, which was used to describe a headache remedy.

Definition

Sugammadex Sodium is a synthetic gamma-cyclodextrin derivative, which has a unique mechanism of action in reversing neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium, two commonly used non-depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking drugs. It works by encapsulating the neuromuscular blocking agents, thereby reversing their effect.

Usage

Sugammadex Sodium is used in the reversal of neuromuscular blockade in patients undergoing surgery. It is particularly useful in cases where rapid reversal is required, or in patients with renal impairment where other reversal agents may be contraindicated.

Related Terms

• Anesthesia
• Gamma-cyclodextrin
• Neuromuscular blockade
• Rocuronium
• Vecuronium
• Non-depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking drugs

See Also

• Neuromuscular-blocking drug
• Reversal agent
• Renal impairment

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Sugammadex sodium
• Wikipedia's article - Sugammadex sodium

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