Acute Porphyria Drugs

M03AC09 - Rocuronium Bromide

Not porphyrinogenic
NP

Mono.Rationale
Aminosteroide, structurally similar to pancurone. Probably not significantly metabolised. Two references consider it (probably) safe.
Mono.ChemicalDescription
Aminosteroide muscle relaxant used in surgery. Partly excreted via bile. No metabolites have been identified in plasma or urine.
Mono.IpnetDrugReports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
Mono.SimilarDrugs
Mono.ExploreAlternatives M03A / M03AC or Mono.GoBack.
Mono.References
# Citation details PubMed ID
1. Sugammadex and amino acid infusion can contribute to safe anesthetic management of variegate porphyria.
Aoki Y, Atsumi K, et al. JA Clin Rep. 2018 Jun; 4(1):49.
32026031
2. The use of rocuronium and sevoflurane in acute intermittent porphyria--a case report.
Hsieh CH, Hung PC, et al. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan. 2006 Sep; 44(3):169-71.
17037005
Porphyria Drug Lists
3. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
4. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Mono.Tradenames

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