Cyclodextrins are solubilizing and stabilizing agents used to include molecules in their hydrophobic cavity improving the solubility and the bioavailability of the molecules. Sugammadex, brand name Bridion®, is a medication used to reverse the effects of steroidal neuromuscular blockers such as Rocuronium and Vecuronium in general anesthesia. Sugammadex is a gamma-cyclodextrin that works exactly like this.
The correct answer is C.
References:
Handbook of pharmaceutical excipients
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