Succinylcholine Chloride (Quelicin)

Alternate Name: Anectine

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Musculoskeletal Agent, Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG/5ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, glaucoma, overactive thyroid, anemia, lung cancer, bleeding problems, stomach infection, or nerve problems. Tell your doctor if you have recently had a serious injury, burn, or broken bone. This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problemsHyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood)Malignant hyperthermia (high body temperature)Bradycardia (slow heartbeat) Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Fast or slow heartbeat. Lightheadedness or fainting. Stiff or rigid muscles, especially in your jaw. Muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how succinylcholine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aprotinin, chloroquine, digoxin, echothiophate, lithium carbonate, magnesium salts, metoclopramide, oxytocin, procainamide, promazine, quinidine, quinine, terbutaline, trimethaphanBirth control pillsMAO inhibitorsMedicine to treat infection (including aminoglycoside)Steroid medicine, There are many other medicines that can interact with succinylcholine. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using., Tell your doctor if you have recently had a serious injury, burn, or broken bone. Also make sure your doctor knows if you have muscle spasms, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, or a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome.