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Sugammadex

Generic Name
Sugammadex
Brand Names
Bridion, Sugammadex Adroiq, Sugammadex Amomed, Sugammadex Fresenius Kabi, Sugammadex Mylan, Sugammadex Piramal
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C72H112O48S8
CAS Number
343306-71-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
361LPM2T56
Background

Sugammadex is a selective relaxant binding agent indicated for reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide during surgery. Rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide are neuromuscular blocking medications that cause temporary paralysis and are especially useful for general anesthesia, ventilation, or tracheal intubation that patients may require for surgery. Sugammadex provides a new treatment option to reverse the effects of those medications and possibly help patients recover sooner post-surgery. Sugammadex (brand name Bridion) is marketed by Merck Sharp and Dohme, and was approved by the United States FDA on December 15, 2015.

Indication

Sugammadex is indicated for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide or vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patients ≥2 years old who are undergoing surgery.

Associated Conditions
Neuromuscular blockade caused by vecuronium bromide

Neostigmine/Glyco-pyrrolate 50 Mikrogram/kg or Sugammadex 2 mg/kg for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in Elderly Patients

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Neuromuscular Blockade, Residual
Interventions
Drug: neostigmine/glycopyrrolate
First Posted Date
2024-01-29
Last Posted Date
2024-01-29
Lead Sponsor
Matias Vested
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT06228092
Locations
🇩🇰

Department of anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopedics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Department of Pediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Muscle Relaxation for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Tonsillectomy
Interventions
Other: Anesthesia without neuromuscular blockade
First Posted Date
2024-01-26
Last Posted Date
2024-12-04
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
172
Registration Number
NCT06225466
Locations
🇺🇸

Children's Health Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States

Effects of Sugammadex and Conventional Reversal on Lung Function in Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Atelectasis, Postoperative
Pulmonary Function; Newborn, Abnormal
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-01-18
Last Posted Date
2024-01-18
Lead Sponsor
Rhendra Hardy Mohamad Zaini
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT06210165
Locations
🇲🇾

University of Science Malaysia Hospital, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Sugammadex Vs Neostigmine in Reversing Neuromuscular Blocks in Outpatient ERCP. A Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Neuromuscular Blocks
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-11-18
Last Posted Date
2024-07-01
Lead Sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT06136585
Locations
🇺🇸

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Neuromuscular Blockade Comparison for GI-2 Recovery After Bowel Resection

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Intestinal Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-11-01
Last Posted Date
2024-08-12
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Target Recruit Count
128
Registration Number
NCT06112353
Locations
🇺🇸

UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, United States

Neostigmine Versus Sugammadex on Renal Functions

Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Sugammadex
Neostigmine
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-10-13
Last Posted Date
2023-10-13
Lead Sponsor
Menoufia University
Target Recruit Count
64
Registration Number
NCT06081738
Locations
🇪🇬

Menoufia University Hospitals, Shibīn Al Kawm, Menoufia, Egypt

The Occurrence of Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Strabismus Surgery

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Emergence Delirium
Strabismus
Pediatric ALL
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-09-13
Last Posted Date
2024-08-09
Lead Sponsor
Konkuk University Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
76
Registration Number
NCT06035757
Locations
🇰🇷

Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Seoul-T'ǔkpyǒlshi, Korea, Republic of

Pharmacological Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in Critically Ill Patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Critical Illness
Neuromuscular Blockade
Neurologic Findings
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-08-15
Last Posted Date
2024-06-24
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT05993390
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Korea, Republic of

The Impact of Sugammadex on Ileus After Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Ileus
Hernia, Ventral
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-08-14
Last Posted Date
2025-01-22
Lead Sponsor
Clayton Petro
Target Recruit Count
184
Registration Number
NCT05985343
Locations
🇺🇸

Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Sugammadex vs Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Urinary Retention After Spine Surgery

Phase 4
Conditions
Spine Surgery
Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade
Urinary Retention Postoperative
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-06-02
Last Posted Date
2023-09-29
Lead Sponsor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Target Recruit Count
118
Registration Number
NCT05887375
Locations
🇺🇸

University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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