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Sucol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Sucol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sucol. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Sucol also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse), Jaw Pain, Jaw locking. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sucol as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Sucol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Sucol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Sucol related warnings talks about Sucol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sucol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Heart Disease, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sucol contraindications section.
Besides this, Sucol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sucol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sucol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Sucol safe for pregnant women?
Sucol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sucol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sucol safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Sucol for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Kidneys?
Sucol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Liver?
Sucol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Sucol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Sucol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sucol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucol habit forming or addictive?
Sucol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sucol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sucol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sucol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sucol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Sucol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sucol with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Anectine® (Succinylcholine Chloride)