What is Vecuronium bromide used for?

Vecuronium bromide is indicated for: Mydriasis.

What routes can Vecuronium bromide be administered by?

Available routes: topical ophthalmic.

Which species have cited Vecuronium bromide dosing data?

Vecuronium bromide dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Amazon Parrot.

Is Vecuronium bromide a controlled substance?

Vecuronium bromide is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Vecuronium bromide

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Vecuronium bromide is dosed at 0.24–0.28 mg/kg topical ophthalmic not stated in source in amazon parrots, per 733. Ramer JC, Paul-Murphy J, Brunson D, et al. Effects of mydriatic agents in cockatoos, African gray parrots, and blue-fronted Amazon parrots. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;208:227-230 — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.481 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.12 (Ophthalmologic Agents Used in Birds.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

topical ophthalmic

Indications

Mydriasis

Species with Vecuronium bromide dosing data (2 dose rules)

Amazon Parrot

Species references:All Amazon Parrot drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

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· 733. Ramer JC, Paul-Murphy J, Brunson D, et al. Effects of mydriatic agents in cockatoos, African gray parrots, and blue-fronted Amazon parrots. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;208:227-230 doi:10.2460/javma.1996.208.02.227. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.480 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.12 (Ophthalmologic Agents Used in Birds.a).
· 733. Ramer JC, Paul-Murphy J, Brunson D, et al. Effects of mydriatic agents in cockatoos, African gray parrots, and blue-fronted Amazon parrots. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;208:227-230 doi:10.2460/javma.1996.208.02.227. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.481 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.12 (Ophthalmologic Agents Used in Birds.a).

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