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Last Updated: 8/30/2025

Sugammadex Use in Patients with Severe Renal Impairment

Safety Concerns

  • There is limited data on the risk of recurarization, which could theoretically occur due to redistribution of the drug in patients with impaired elimination, according to the Anaesthesia guideline society 1
  • Monitor patients for a longer period postoperatively for signs of recurarization in patients with severe renal impairment, as recommended by the Anaesthesia guideline society 1