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Suxalin 100mg Injection

by Celon Laboratories Ltd
Suxamethonium (100mg)

₹26₹26

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Suxalin 100mg Injection

Introduction to Suxalin 100mg Injection

It belongs to the class of drugs known as neuromuscular blocking agents, and it contains suxamethonium. It is used to induce muscle relaxation during certain medical procedures or surgeries.

The medicine works by temporarily blocking signals between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle relaxation.

Use it in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Advice for Suxalin 100mg Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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No specific precautions related to alcohol use.

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Inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

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Consult your healthcare provider before using the injection while breastfeeding.

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No specific precautions related to driving, as the injection is administered in a medical setting.

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No specific precautions related to kidney or liver conditions.

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No specific precautions related to kidney or liver conditions.

How Suxalin 100mg Injection works

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

How To Use Suxalin 100mg Injection

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

Benefits Of Suxalin 100mg Injection

  • It facilitates the work of healthcare professionals and enhances patient safety during certain medical interventions.

Side Effects Of Suxalin 100mg Injection

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

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FAQ's on Suxalin 100mg Injection

Does Suxalin cross the placenta?

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

What is Suxalin sensitivity?

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

Is Suxalin still used?

Suxalin is still used during general anesthesia

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

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

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

What is Suxalin apnoea?

Suxalin 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

Is Suxalin a non-competitive antagonist/ agonist?

Suxalin is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor non-competitive agonist

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

Suxalin 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

Is Suxalin reversible?

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

Is Suxalin is contraindicated in burned patients?

Yes, Suxalin should not be used in burned patients

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

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

Prescription Required

Suxalin 100mg Injection

by Celon Laboratories Ltd
Suxamethonium (100mg)

₹26₹26

0% off
Suxalin 100mg Injection

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