Information about Succinylcholine

Generic Name : Succinylcholine
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Succinylcholine are provided here.

Pronunciation : suk-sin-il-KOE-leen

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You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y55.2 Therapeutic Classification : Muscle Relaxants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Succinylcholine

Sucol | Succinyl Choline Chloirde | Succin

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International :

Entubate, Quelicin, Anectine

Why is Succinylcholine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a depolarizing muscle relaxant, used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It works by forming a protective layer on the ulcer to serve as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.

When should Succinylcholine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with genetic disorders of plasma enzyme abnormality, personal/family history of elevated body temperature, hypersensitivity from previous neuromuscular drug, severe burns, massive trauma, extensive denervation of skeletal muscle, patients with risk of excess plasma potassium, liver impairment, sudden eye pressure.

What is the dosage of Succinylcholine?

Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia- Adult: IM- As chloride: 3 to 4 mg/kg. Max total dose: 150 mg.
Child: As chloride: <1 year: Up to 4 to 5 mg/kg; ≥1 year: Up to 4 mg/kg. Max dose: 150 mg.

How should Succinylcholine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Succinylcholine?

•Caution needed for patients with history of bone fracture, raised eye pressure, neuromuscular disease, infants, children, adolescents, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It should only be used in children in emergency situations.

What are the side effects of Succinylcholine?

Heart- Chest pain, fast breathing, fast or slow heartbeat pauses in breathing, pounding in the chest tightness in the chest.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain following surgery, muscle twitching, tightening of jaw or other muscles.
Skin- Rash, hives, itching.
Miscellaneous- Increased saliva, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, high body temperature, increased pressure in the eye.