Veronate Information

Veronate is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. Other than this, Veronate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Veronate. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Veronate as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Veronate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Veronate has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Veronate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Veronate since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Veronate have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Veronate with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Veronate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Veronate Benefits & Uses
Veronate Dosage & How to Take
Veronate Side Effects
Veronate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Veronate with Other Drugs
Veronate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Veronate
Veronate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Veronate Benefits & Uses

Veronate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Veronate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: dose should be given to above 7 weeks old infants

Veronate Related Warnings

Is the use of Veronate safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Veronate in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Veronate safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Veronate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Veronate will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Veronate on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Veronate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Veronate on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Veronate. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Veronate on the Heart?

Veronate may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Veronate with Other Drugs

Veronate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Moderate

Lithium

Acetazolamide

Veronate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Veronate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperthermia
Dehydration
Liver Disease
Paralysis
Myasthenia Gravis
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Lung Cancer
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia

Frequently asked Questions about Veronate

Is this Veronate habit forming or addictive?

Veronate does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Veronate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Veronate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Veronate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Veronate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Veronate

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Veronate, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Veronate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Veronate.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 353

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vecuronium Bromide (vecuronium bromide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Vecure (vecuronium bromide)

Veronate Injection