Sugammadex

Sugammadex
Clinical data
Pronunciationsoo GAM ma dex
Trade namesBridion
Other namesORG-25969
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
License data
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: B2
Routes of
administration
Intravenous
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
  • CA: ℞-only
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
  • US: ℞-only
  • EU: Rx-only
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
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DrugBank
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ChEBI
ChEMBL
ECHA InfoCard100.121.931
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC72H112O48S8
Molar mass2002.12 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Sugammadex, sold under the brand name Bridion, is a medication for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium in general anaesthesia. It is the first selective relaxant binding agent (SRBA). It is marketed by Merck.

The most common side effects include cough, airway problems due to the anaesthesia wearing off, reduced blood pressure and other complications such as changes in heart rate.

Sugammadex is available as a generic medication.