Zemuron and Depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Zemuron (rocuronium bromide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Trasylol, and have Hypotension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Depression when taking Zemuron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 872 people who have side effects when taking Zemuron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zemuron?

Zemuron has active ingredients of rocuronium bromide. eHealthMe is studying from 873 Zemuron users. Check the latest studies of Zemuron.

What is Depression?

Depression is found to be associated with 3,193 drugs and 4,120 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Depression.



On Feb, 25, 2026

872 people reported to have side effects when taking Zemuron.
Among them, 19 people (2.18%) have Depression.

Could Zemuron cause Depression?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Zemuron when they have Depression? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Depression when taking Zemuron? *

  • female: 42.11 %
  • male: 57.89 %

What is the age of people who have Depression when taking Zemuron? *

  • 0-1: 5.56 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 16.67 %
  • 50-59: 33.33 %
  • 60+: 44.44 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zemuron? *

  1. Trasylol: 13 people, 68.42%
  2. Heparin: 11 people, 57.89%
  3. Protamine Sulfate: 10 people, 52.63%
  4. Versed: 10 people, 52.63%
  5. Fentanyl: 9 people, 47.37%
  6. Propofol: 8 people, 42.11%
  7. Lidocaine: 6 people, 31.58%
  8. Vancomycin: 5 people, 26.32%
  9. Lasix: 5 people, 26.32%
  10. Lisinopril: 5 people, 26.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Depression? *

  1. Pain: 16 people, 84.21%
  2. Acute Kidney Failure: 15 people, 78.95%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 73.68%
  4. Fear: 13 people, 68.42%
  5. Injury: 13 people, 68.42%
  6. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 12 people, 63.16%
  7. Renal Injury (kidney injury): 9 people, 47.37%
  8. Emotional Distress: 8 people, 42.11%
  9. Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 8 people, 42.11%
  10. Death: 7 people, 36.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 21.05%
  2. Weight Decreased: 3 people, 15.79%
  3. Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 15.79%
  4. Transposition Of The Great Vessels: 1 person, 5.26%
  5. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.26%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.26%
  7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.26%
  8. Diabetes: 1 person, 5.26%
  9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 5.26%
  10. Bone Disorder: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rocuronium bromide (the active ingredients of Zemuron) and Zemuron (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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