Rocuronium B. Braun Solution for Injection/Infusion Overdosage

Symptoms: The main symptom of overdose is prolonged neuromuscular block.
In animal studies, severe depression of cardiovascular function, ultimately leading to cardiac collapse, did not occur until a cumulative dose of 750 x ED₉₀ (135 mg rocuronium bromide per kg body weight) was administered.
Treatment: In the event of overdose and prolonged neuromuscular block, the patient should continue to receive ventilatory support and sedation. There are two options for the reversal of neuromuscular block: (1) In adults, sugammadex can be used for reversal of intense (profound) and deep block. The dose of sugammadex to be administered depends on the level of neuromuscular block. (2) An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (e.g. neostigmine, edrophonium, pyridostigmine) or sugammadex can be used once spontaneous recovery starts and should be administered in adequate doses. When administration of an acetylcholinesterase inhibiting agent fails to reverse the neuromuscular effects of rocuronium bromide, ventilation must be continued until spontaneous breathing is restored. Repeated dosages of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor can be dangerous.