How Do Selective Relaxant Binding Agents Work?

Selective relaxant binding agents are drugs used to reverse the effects of anesthesia that blocks the nerve and muscle function.

During anesthesia, the nerve and muscle functions are inhibited by giving drugs like rocuronium and vecuronium. Selective relaxant drugs bind to rocuronium and vecuronium to form a complex structure that cannot bind to the receptors at the nerve and muscle junction. As a result, the blocking effect of the drugs wears off.

Selective relaxant binding agents are used for reversing the nerve and muscle blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium.

Selective relaxant binding agents, when injected, may cause the following side effects:

• Pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Headache
• Fever
• Cough
• Chills
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Pain in the legs
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Dry mouth
• Restlessness
• Depression
• Muscle pain
• Abnormal heart rate
• Itching
• Bloating

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.

Generic and brand names of selective relaxant binding agents include:

• Bridion
• Sugammadex sodium