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| Active Ingredient | SUXAMETHONIUM |
| Therapeutic Class | NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS |
| Indications | Depolarising muscle relaxant of short duration (about 5 mins). Useful for endotracheal intubation |
| Caution | Tachycardia, apnoea, flushing. |
| Dose Range |
Adults and children: i.v. 0.5-2mg/kg dep ending on degree of relaxation required. c.f. prescribing in liver disease p. 18. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Mildly prolonged maternal neuromuscular blockade may occur. |
| Breast Feeding | Discontinue breastfeeding until the mother has recovered from neuromuscular bloc More ... |