Prescription Required

Myorelex 100mg Injection

by Neon Laboratories Ltd
Suxamethonium (100mg)

₹13₹14

-8% off
Myorelex 100mg Injection

Introduction to Myorelex 100mg Injection

Myorelex 100mg 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 headache, blurred vision, speeding up or slowing down of your heart rate, skin flushing, skin rash, high and low blood pressure. 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.

Safety Advice for Myorelex 100mg Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Myorelex 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Myorelex 100mg 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.

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Myorelex 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Not relevant, as Myorelex 100mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

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Myorelex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myorelex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Myorelex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myorelex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Myorelex 100mg Injection works

Myorelex 100mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

How To Use Myorelex 100mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Myorelex 100mg Injection

  • High blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Skin rash
  • Slow heart rate

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FAQ's on Myorelex 100mg Injection

What is Myorelex apnoea?

Myorelex apnoea occurs when a patient does not have the enzymes to metabolise the drug. Due to this, a patient may remain paralysed for an increased length of time and cannot breathe adequately at the end of an anaesthetic

Why does Myorelex cause fasciculation (twitching of muscles under the skin)?

Myorelex cause fasciculation by an action on some distal part of motor nerve fibres

Is Myorelex still used?

Myorelex is still used during general anesthesia

Why does suxamethonium cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood)?

Administration of suxamethonium may lead to depolarization and a large efflux of intracellular potassium into the plasma thereby resulting in hyperkalemia

Is Myorelex a non-competitive antagonist/ agonist?

Myorelex is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor non-competitive agonist

Is Myorelex is contraindicated in burned patients?

Yes, Myorelex should not be used in burned patients

Is Myorelex reversible?

Myorelex is a short-acting muscle relaxant which exerts a depolarizing effect at the neuromuscular junction. This effect is not reversible pharmacologically

Why does Myorelex cause bradycardia (abnormally slow heart beat)?

The initial metabolite of Myorelex produces a transient negative chronotropic effect through its stimulation of sinus node muscarinic receptors. Repeated dosing or infusions of Myorelex may lead to bradycardia that is appropriately treated with atropine

What is Myorelex sensitivity?

Myorelex sensitivity is when the drug remains active for a longer period of time than is usual due to which muscles stay relaxed

What is Myorelex chloride used for/ how does Myorelex work/ how does Myorelex chloride work?

Myorelex is used in anesthesia to induce muscle relaxation during operations, to facilitate endotracheal intubation (help insert a tube into the windpipe), reduce strong muscle contraction

Does Myorelex cross the placenta?

In normal therapeutic doses, Myorelex does not cross the placental barrier in sufficient amounts.

Prescription Required

Myorelex 100mg Injection

by Neon Laboratories Ltd
Suxamethonium (100mg)

₹13₹14

-8% off
Myorelex 100mg Injection

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