NCIt definition : A synthetic, intermediate-acting mono-quaternary steroid and non-depolarizing neuromuscular
blocking agent, with muscle relaxant activity. Vecuronium competitively binds to and
blocks the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction, thereby
preventing acetylcholine (ACh) binding and resulting in skeletal muscle relaxation
and paralysis. Vecuronium has a shorter duration of action than pancuronium.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping