Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Anesthesia. Succinylcholine Chloride Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse), Jaw Pain, Jaw locking. Some other side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Succinylcholine Chloride Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Succinylcholine Chloride Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Heart Disease, Asthma must refrain from the use of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Succinylcholine Chloride Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Succinylcholine Chloride Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection safe for pregnant women?
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Succinylcholine Chloride Injection. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection on the Heart?
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection 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 Succinylcholine Chloride Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Succinylcholine Chloride Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Succinylcholine Chloride Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Succinylcholine Chloride Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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)