Succinylcholine



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  • Contains / Salt: Succinylcholine


Succinylcholine Information



Succinylcholine Benefits & Uses

Succinylcholine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Succinylcholine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage


Succinylcholine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Succinylcholine is used -

Severe

  • Bronchospasm
  • Bradycardia
  • Apnea (Absence of Breathing)

Mild

Succinylcholine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Succinylcholine safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Succinylcholine. It is best to stop taking Succinylcholine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Succinylcholine safe during breastfeeding?


    Succinylcholine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Succinylcholine on the Kidneys?


    Succinylcholine is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Succinylcholine on the Liver?


    Succinylcholine has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Succinylcholine on the Heart?


    Succinylcholine has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Succinylcholine with Other Drugs

Succinylcholine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild



Succinylcholine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Succinylcholine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Succinylcholine

  • Is this Succinylcholine habit forming or addictive?


    Succinylcholine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Succinylcholine. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Succinylcholine should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Succinylcholine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Succinylcholine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Succinylcholine


    You can take Succinylcholine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Succinylcholine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Succinylcholine with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 353



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