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Pharmaranks rates Vecuronium Bromide 2.9/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Vecuronium Bromide is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker.

Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker · by Hospira

Generic of Norcuron

58/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Vecuronium Bromide
Form
Injectable, Powder
Strength
Vecuronium Bromide 10MG/VIAL · Vecuronium Bromide 20MG/VIAL
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Hospira
FDA application
ANDA075164

Drug class

Dosage forms

Injectable and Powder

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Vecuronium Bromide rated?
pharmaranks gives Vecuronium Bromide a composite score of 2.9 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Vecuronium Bromide?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Vecuronium Bromide. To pay less, Vecuronium Bromide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Vecuronium Bromide?
Vecuronium Bromide is marketed by Hospira. You can see Hospira's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Vecuronium Bromide a brand-name or generic drug?
Vecuronium Bromide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Vecuronium Bromide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Vecuronium Bromide available over the counter?
No. Vecuronium Bromide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Vecuronium Bromide come in?
Vecuronium Bromide is currently marketed as injectable and powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Vecuronium Bromide?
Vecuronium Bromide is classified as nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Vecuronium Bromide FDA-registered?
Vecuronium Bromide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA075164. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Vecuronium Bromide been recalled by the FDA?
Vecuronium Bromide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Vecuronium Bromide safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Vecuronium Bromide a recall-safety score of 58/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about Vecuronium Bromide

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 1,615 reports naming Vecuronium Bromide, and the FDA flagged 90% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • renal failure135 reports
  • hypotension133 reports
  • injury104 reports
  • anxiety101 reports
  • bradycardia98 reports
  • renal impairment96 reports
  • fear93 reports
  • renal injury83 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Vecuronium Bromide caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.

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