Clinical reference
Neuromuscular blockade reversal agent · Selective relaxant binding agent (modified γ-cyclodextrin) · Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Pediatrics
Sugammadex is an intravenous selective relaxant binding agent used for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium or vecuronium. It is a modified gamma-cyclodextrin that encapsulates aminosteroid neuromuscular blocking agents, reducing their free plasma concentrations and thereby reversing neuromuscular block.