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Suxamethonium Chloride

Latest prescription information about Suxamethonium Chloride. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Suxamethonium Chloride
Trade Name(s): 
India- Entubate, Midarine, Myorelex, Scolax, Scoline, Succinylcholine, Sucol, Suxalin, Suxim, Suxomin.
International- Actirelax, Anectine, Celocurin, Celocurine, Chlorsuccillin, DBL Ethicholine, Distensil L, Dithylinum Solutio Darnitsa, Ethicholine DBL, Fosfitone, Lycitrope, Lysthenon, Midarine, Mioflex, Myoplegine, Pantolax, Quelicin, Relaxin, Succi, Succin, Succinilcolina Richmond, Succinolin, Succinyl, Sukolin, Suxa, Suxametonio Cloruro.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for muscle relaxant in general anesthesia.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated in patients with genetic disorders, personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia, and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 0.3-1.1 mg/kg as a single dose; then 50-100% of the initial dose may be given at 5-10 min intervals. Max: 500 mg/hr.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe burns, massive trauma, patients with risk of hyperkalaemia, kidney impairment, increased eye pressure, bone fracture, neuromuscular disease, infants, children, adolescents, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Slow heart rate, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, increased level of potassium in blood, and excessive salivation.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at controlled room temperature.

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