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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

The ED95 Dose of Sugammadex to Reverse Rocuronium-Induced Deep Neuromuscular Block Back to Shallow Neuromuscular Block

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Anesthesia, General
Deep Neuromuscular Blockade
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-05-03
Last Posted Date
2023-08-09
Lead Sponsor
Ankara University
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT05841316

Postoperative Sugammadex After COVID-19

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
COVID-19
General Anesthesia
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-04-18
Last Posted Date
2023-04-18
Lead Sponsor
Korea University Ansan Hospital
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT05817019

Evaluating Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients Who Receive Sugammadex vs. Placebo

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Surgery
Interventions
Other: Placebo
First Posted Date
2023-04-06
Last Posted Date
2024-04-12
Lead Sponsor
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Target Recruit Count
175
Registration Number
NCT05801679
Locations
🇺🇸

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, United States

Postoperative Urinary Retention After Reversal of Neuromuscular Block by Neostigmine Versus Sugammadex

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Urinary Retention Postoperative
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Neuromuscular Blockade
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Sugammadex
Neostigmine
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-04-03
Last Posted Date
2024-10-09
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
235
Registration Number
NCT05794503
Locations
🇺🇸

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

An Observational Study to Analyze the Prescription Pattern of Sugammadex and Its Effectiveness and Safety

Recruiting
Conditions
Postoperative Complications
Neuromuscular Blockade
Anesthesia
First Posted Date
2023-03-29
Last Posted Date
2025-04-03
Lead Sponsor
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Target Recruit Count
7000
Registration Number
NCT05788718
Locations
🇰🇷

Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Seongbuk-gu, Korea, Republic of

Incidence of Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade in the Era of Sugammadex

Recruiting
Conditions
Postoperative Residual Curarization
First Posted Date
2023-03-08
Last Posted Date
2023-04-14
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
52
Registration Number
NCT05760560
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

Effectiveness on Smooth Extubation According to the Administration Time of Sugammadex

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Extubation
Sugammadex
Smooth Emergence
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-03-02
Last Posted Date
2024-07-25
Lead Sponsor
Ajou University School of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
66
Registration Number
NCT05751603

Diaphragm Function After Reversal of Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade With Sugammadex or Neostigmine in Children

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neuromuscular Block, Residual
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-02-13
Last Posted Date
2025-04-08
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
73
Registration Number
NCT05724550
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Jongrogu, Korea, Republic of

The Immunomodulatory Effect of Sugammadex After Total Hip Replacement Surgery Under Neuraxial Anaesthesia: a Pilot Study

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Innate Inflammatory Response
Osteoarthritis, Hip
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-02-10
Last Posted Date
2023-11-28
Lead Sponsor
Radboud University Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT05723406
Locations
🇳🇱

Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Low Dose of Sugammadex vs Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate for the Reversal of Rocuronium

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Neuromuscular Blockade
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-02-08
Last Posted Date
2024-02-20
Lead Sponsor
Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Target Recruit Count
144
Registration Number
NCT05718934
Locations
🇨🇦

CIUSSS de l'Est de l'Ile de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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