Suxamethonium Chloride Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Suxamethonium Chloride-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Suxamethonium Chloride brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Suxamethonium Chloride

ICD Code : Y55.2 Therapeutic Classification : Muscle Relaxants

Brand Names or Trade Names of Suxamethonium Chloride

India :

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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.