FDA pharmacologic class
Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
4 medicines are in FDA's class of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers: rocuronium, cisatracurium, vecuronium and atracurium. All 4 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocuronium | none listed | 26 labelers | n/a | No | In shortage | 14 |
| Cisatracurium | none listed | 15 labelers | n/a | No | A presentation being discontinued | 5 |
| Vecuronium | none listed | 10 labelers | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 8 |
| Atracurium | none listed | 3 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 2 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)