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Although anticholinesterase reversal agents have been used in combination with anticholinergic drugs for over half a century, it has been suggested that they should be used with caution in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease. As sugammadex has no endogenous targets, it is unlikely to cause any adverse cardiovascular effects. This selective relaxant binding agent is specifically designed to encapsulate rocuronium, which can, therefore, promptly restore neuromuscular function regardless of any levels of NMB as the dose is increased.

Some reports, however, suggest that sugammadex may have increased time to effect in some patient populations like the elderly, patients in intensive care and renal failure patients. A less dynamic circulation and increased transfer time to the effector site in these subjects are likely explanations for this effect. The present trial was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of sugammadex 2.0 mg kg-1 for the reversal of rocuronium-induced NMB in patients with heart failure.


Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Postoperative Neuromuscular Block

NCT number NCT01509651
Study type Interventional
Source Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date January 2012
Completion date April 2012

See also
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