Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
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Product introduction
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal cramps or pain, nausea, muscle twitching, production of saliva, and muscle pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal cramps or pain, nausea, muscle twitching, production of saliva, and muscle pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
- Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Benefits of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Muscle twitching
- Excessive salivation
- Muscle pain
How to use Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Succinylcholine Chloride Injection works
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Succinylcholine Chloride Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Succinylcholine Chloride Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how Succinylcholine Chloride Injection affects you.
- Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure regularly as the medicine may lead to high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips and difficulty breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Others, Depolarizing Agent
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Succinylcholine Chloride Injection for?
Skeletal musc*
100%
*Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
How much was the improvement?
Average
40%
Poor
33%
Excellent
27%
What were the side-effects while using Succinylcholine Chloride Injection?
Nausea
20%
Abdominal cra*
20%
Muscle twitch*
20%
Joint pain
20%
Abdominal pai*
20%
*Abdominal cramp, Muscle twitching, Abdominal pain
How do you take Succinylcholine Chloride Injection?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
50%
*With or without food
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- Pubchem. Succinyl Choline Chloride. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Suxamethonium Chloride. Berlin, Germany: B. Braun Melsungen AG; 2018. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Succinylcholine Chloride Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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