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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Class |
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Mechanism of action |
Prevents muscles from contraction by prolonging time
during which the receptors at the neuromuscular junction cannot respond to acetylcholine |
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Indications |
to facilitate ET intubation
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Contraindications |
HX of malignant hyperthermia
and penetrating eye injuries |
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Precautions |
Use with caution in pt with fractures, may increase trauma due to muscle spasms
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Route and dosage |
IV 1-1.5 mg/kg
IM 3-4 mg/kg |
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Adverse reactions and side effects |
apnea, respiratory depression
bradycardia and tachycardia and muscle spasms |
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)
supply |
preload 20 - 100 mg/ml
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