1887

Rocuronium

This is a drug monograph from the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary Part B: Exotic Pets. BSAVA members should login for access to the full monograph. Non-members can join BSAVA, buy a Formulary subscription, or buy the printed edition.
  1. Barsotti G, Briganti A, Spratte JR, Ceccherelli R and Breghi G (2010) Mydriatic effect of topically applied rocuronium bromide in tawny owls (Strix aluco): comparison between two protocols. Veterinary Ophthalmology 13(S1), 9–13
  2. Barsotti G, Briganti A, Spratte JR, Ceccherelli R and Breghi G (2012) Safety and efficacy of bilateral topical application of rocuronium bromide for mydriasis in European kestrels (Falco tinnunculus). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 26(1), 1–5
  3. Barsotti G, Asti M, Giani E, Ceccherelli R and Briganti A (2019). Effect of topical ophthalmic instillation of rocuronium bromide on the intraocular pressure of kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) and little owls (Athene noctuae). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 255(12),1359–1364
  4. Cantero F, Ortillés Á, Peña MT, Gogova S, Molina R, Ríos J and Leiva M (2021) Safety and efficacy of unilateral topical application of rocuronium bromide in healthy scops owls (Otus scops). Veterinary Ophthalmology 24(2), 169–176
  5. Dongo PS, Pinto DG, Guimarães MB, Otsuki DA, Safatle AM and Bolzan A (2021) Effects of bilateral topical administration of repeated doses of rocuronium bromide as a mydriatic agent in Amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva and Amazona amazonica). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 39, 11–16
  6. Rhim H, Jung S, Kim N and Han JI (2023) Application of topical rocuronium bromide dosing by ocular size in four species of wild birds. Journal of Veterinary Science 24(4), e59
  7. Alves Júnior JR, Guimarães EC, Santos AL, Brito FM and Bosso AC (2009) The use of rocuronium in giant Amazon turtle Podocnemis expansa (Schweigger, 1812)(Testudines, Podocnemididae). Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira 24, 311–315
  8. Bel L, Peştean C, Ober C, Oros A and Oana L (2012) The use of rocuronium for endotracheal intubation of red eared terrapin (Trachemis scripta). Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Veterinary Medicine 69, 1–2
  9. Kaufman GE, Seymour RE, Bonner BB and Karas AZ (2003) Use of rocuronium for endotracheal intubation of North American Gulf Coast box turtles. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 222(8), 1111–1115
  10. Tucker‐Retter EK, Petritz OA and Westermeyer HD (2025) Mydriasis in eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) following topical administration of proparacaine, 10% phenylephrine, and rocuronium bromide. Veterinary Ophthalmology 28(1), 48–57
  11. Kansman KJ, Sadar MJ, Daniels JB, Klaphake E and de Linde Henriksen M (2025) Ophthalmic findings and parameters in Western tiger salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) from northern Colorado. Veterinary Ophthalmology 28(1), 9–20
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