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.
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.
West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hanzhou, China
Seoul national university hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Guangzhou Military Region General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Children's Healthcare of Altanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
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