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rocuro-nium

Competitive antagonist of nicotinic ACh receptor

Competitive antagonist of nicotinic ACh receptor
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Rocuro-nium inhibits the nicotinic acetylcholine (ACh) receptor in the neuromuscular junction without effect on the ganglionic or CNS receptor, due to distinct subunit compositions.

Indications

muscle relaxation during surgery

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team