Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients: as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation, to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Suxamethonium (succinylcholine). Full label: DailyMed.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is indicated in adults and pediatric patients: as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation, to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Suxamethonium (succinylcholine). Full label: DailyMed.
For intravenous or intramuscular use only., Individualize dosage after careful assessment of the patient., Accidental administration of neuromuscular blocking agents may be fatal. Store succinylcholine chloride injection with the cap and ferrule intact and in a manner that minimizes the possibility of selecting the wrong product., See full prescribing information for succinylcholine chloride injection dosage recommendations, preparation instructions, and administration information.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Succinylcholine chloride injection is contraindicated: in patients with skeletal muscle myopathies, in patients with known hypersensitivity to succinylcholine.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Anaphylaxis: Severe anaphylactic reactions to neuromuscular blocking agents, including succinylcholine, have been reported. Some cases have been life-threatening and fatal. Take necessary precautions, such as the immediate availability of appropriate emergency treatment., Risk of Death due to Medication Errors: Unintended administration of succinylcholine chloride may result in paralysis, respiratory arrest and death.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Ventricular Dysrhythmias, Cardiac Arrest, and Death from Hyperkalemic Rhabdomyolysis in Pediatric Patients, Anaphylaxis, Hyperkalemia, Malignant Hyperthermia, Bradycardia, Increase in Intraocular Pressure, Prolonged Neuromuscular Block due to Phase II Block and Tachyphylaxis The following adverse reactions…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
10 products from 7 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midarine 100mg Injection | Suxamethonium (100mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Myorelex 100mg Injection | Suxamethonium (100mg) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Myorelex 500mg Injection | Suxamethonium (500mg) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Scolax 100mg Injection | Succinyl Choline Chloride (100mg/2ml) | Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 injections |
| Succinyl Choline Chloride 500mg Injection | Succinyl Choline Chloride (500mg) | Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Succinylcholine Chloride Injection | Succinyl Choline Chloride (20mg/ml) | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Sucol Injection | Succinyl Choline Chloride (50mg/ml) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Suxalin 100mg Injection | Suxamethonium (100mg) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Suxalin 500mg Injection | Suxamethonium (500mg) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Suxim 500mg Injection | Suxamethonium (500mg) | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store in refrigerator 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
