It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Suxalax IM/IV. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Suxalax IM/IV 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Suxalax IM/IV is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Suxalax IM/IV is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
CAUTION
Suxalax IM/IV should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Suxalax IM/IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Suxalax IM/IV should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Suxalax IM/IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Suxalax IM/IV 100mg/2ml Injection
Introduction
Suxalax IM/IV belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management i...
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Uses of Suxalax IM/IV
Skeletal mucle relaxation during surgery
Side effects of Suxalax IM/IV
Common
High blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Skin rash
Slow heart rate
How to use Suxalax IM/IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Suxalax IM/IV works
Suxalax IM/IV relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.
Quick Tips
Tell your doctor before using suxamethonium if you have or had tetanus, tuberculosis, other severe or long standing infection or illness, ca...
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Suxamethonium paralyses the respiratory muscles as well as other skeletal muscles but has no effect on consciousness.
You may experience some muscle pain after suxamethonium administration if you have undergone short surgical procedure under general anaesthe...
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Do not drive or use machinery too soon after having an operation.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Muscle relaxant
Administration
Reconstitution: IV infusion: Suxamethonium Cl 1 g powd for inj or 20 mL of a soln containing 50 mg/mL may be added to 1,000 mL or 500 mL of diluent (e...
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Adult Dose
Intravenous
Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia
Adult: As suxamethonium Cl: Single dose of 0.3-1.1 mg/kg by inj. Supplementary doses of 50-100% o...
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Child Dose
Intravenous
Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia
Child: As suxamethonium Cl: <1 yr 2 mg/kg; 1-12 yr 1 mg/kg.
Intramuscular
Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia
Child: As suxamethonium Cl: <1 yr Up to 5 mg/kg;
>1 yr Up to 4 mg/kg. Max: 150 mg.
Contraindication
Genetic disorders of plasma pseudocholinesterase, personal/family history of malignant hyperthermia, hypersensitivity from previous neuromuscular drug...
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Mode of Action
Suxamethonium chloride is an ultrashort-acting depolarising type skeletal muscle relaxant. It blocks the neuromuscular junction by binding to the chol...
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Precaution
Hypersensitivity to any neuromuscular blocker. Patient w/ reduced plasma cholinesterase activity, bone fractures, neuromuscular disorders, cardiac or ...
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