SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
About SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE belongs to the class of medications called muscle relaxants. It is used in supporting general anaesthesia muscle relaxation during intubation. It also reduces the intensity of muscular contractions associated with pharmacologically or electrically induced convulsions.
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE contains Succinylcholine Chloride. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
An experienced clinician or a trained healthcare professional will administer SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE. Increased intragastric pressure, rash, muscle fasciculation, post-operative muscle pains, myoglobinaemia (acute injury to muscle tissue), transient blood potassium increase, muscle fasciculation (muscle twitch), post-operative muscle pains, intragastric pressure, myoglobinuria (an excess amount of myoglobin in the urine), flushing, bradycardia, tachycardia, increased intraocular pressure, anaphylactic reactions (a severe allergic reaction) are undesirable consequences during your procedure, just like other general anaesthetics, since your anaesthetist will immediately address any issues that emerge during your procedure.
Before taking the SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Uses of SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Medicinal Benefits
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE containes Succinylcholine Chloride, which belongs to the class of drugs known as muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants are used as part of general anaesthesia during an operation. When undergoing surgery, your muscles must be entirely relaxed. This makes surgery easier for the surgeon. If you are under anaesthesia, SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE may be used to facilitate the placement of a tube into your trachea (windpipe) for artificial ventilation (mechanical help of breathing). It is also used to reduce the intensity of muscular contractions associated with pharmacologically or electrically induced convulsions.
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Side Effects of SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
- Increased intragastric pressure
- Rash
- Muscle fasciculation
- Post-operative muscle pains
- Myoglobinaemia (acute injury to muscle tissue)
- Transient blood potassium increase
- Muscle fasciculation (muscle twitch)
- Post-operative muscle pains
- Intragastric pressure
- Myoglobinuria (an excess amount of myoglobin in the urine)
- Flushing
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Anaphylactic reactions (a severe allergic reaction)
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
General anaesthesia: General anaesthesia is a controlled condition of unconsciousness. During general anaesthesia, medications are used to put you to sleep so that you are unaware of the procedure and do not move or experience discomfort. A general anaesthetic is used for surgical operations if it is safer or more pleasant for you to be asleep.
Muscle relaxant: A muscle relaxant is a medication that affects skeletal muscle function and tone. It can help with symptoms like muscle spasms, discomfort, and hyperreflexia. It can also be utilized in Intensive Care Units to relax muscles for certain medical procedures.
FAQs
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE contains Succinylcholine Chloride. It relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves. Thus, it is easy to aid surgical procedures and ventilation of the lungs in elective and critical situations.
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE may affect your heart rate. Fluctuations of the heart rate are common. Your anaesthetist will quickly deal with any problems that arise during your operation.
You should not receive SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE if you are allergic to Succinylcholine Chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
