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.
Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, United States
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States
Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Clinica Santa Maria, Santiago, Chile
The University of Texas, UTHealth, Houston, Texas, United States
Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Azienda Ospdaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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