Sugammadex injection

What is this medication?

SUGAMMADEX (soo GAM ma dex) is used to reverse the effects of the muscle relaxants rocuronium and vecuronium. These medicines are given to patients during surgery.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Bridion

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• bleeding disorders
• kidney disease
• slow heartbeat
• an unusual or allergic reaction to sugammadex, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is injected into a vein. It is given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your health care provider about the use of this medicine in children. While it may be given to children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

• birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
• toremifene

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Females should use an additional, non-hormonal method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicidal jelly) for 7 days after receiving this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reaction (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
• low blood pressure or slow heartbeat (trouble breathing; chest pain; dizziness; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• anxious
• headache
• muscle pain
• nausea
• pain at the injection site
• stomach pain
• vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.