Introduction to Neovec 20mg Injection

Neovec 20mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Long-term use of this medicine may cause skeletal muscle weakness or even paralysis. You should let your doctor know if the side effects bother you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Safety Advice for Neovec 20mg Injection

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neovec 20mg Injection.

Neovec 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Neovec 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Neovec 20mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>As Neovec 20mg Injection is given as part of a general anesthetic, you may feel tired, weak or dizzy for some time afterward and this affects your ability to drive.

Neovec 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neovec 20mg Injection is recommended.<BR>However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Neovec 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neovec 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Neovec 20mg Injection works

Neovec 20mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

How To Use Neovec 20mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Neovec 20mg Injection

Skin rash
Increased saliva production
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
High blood pressure

FAQ's on Neovec 20mg Injection

How does Neovec work?

Neovec works by blocking the signalling process between the nerves and muscles, which results in muscle relaxation.

Is Neovec/Neovec bromide a controlled substance?

No, Neovec is not a controlled substance

Does Neovec cross the placenta?

Neovec crosses the placenta. Please follow advice of your doctor regarding its use

Does Neovec affect pupils/paralyze the gut/cause hypotension/bradycardia?

These effects are rare or of unknown frequency with Neovec use. Stop taking Neovec and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms

Does vecuronium release histamine/cause histamine release?

Generally, neuromuscular blocking agents release histamine. Animal studies of vecuronium have shown weak capacity of histamine release. However, human studies do not support the data of histamine release

Is Neovec a sedative?

Neovec is a muscle relaxant and not a sedative. However it can be used as additional agent to anesthesia or sedation

Why is Neovec used with anesthesia?

Neovec is used with anesthesia to make easy placement of flexible plastic tube into the trachea (tracheal intubation) and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery