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Suxamethonium Chloride - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Suxamethonium Chloride Medication Information

Get detailed information on Suxamethonium Chloride, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Suxamethonium Chloride provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Suxamethonium Chloride
ICD Code : Y55.2 Therapeutic Classification : Muscle Relaxants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Suxamethonium Chloride

India :

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 is Suxamethonium Chloride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for muscle relaxant in general anesthesia.

When should Suxamethonium Chloride not be taken? (Contraindications)

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

What is the dosage of Suxamethonium Chloride?

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 should Suxamethonium Chloride be taken?

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

What are the warnings and precautions for Suxamethonium Chloride?

• 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.

What are the side effects of Suxamethonium Chloride?

Slow heart rate, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, increased level of potassium in blood, and excessive salivation.

What are the other precautions for Suxamethonium Chloride?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Suxamethonium Chloride?

Store it at controlled room temperature.

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