Rx Name [SUXAMETHONIUM, 122020]
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SUXAMETHONIUM 50MG/ML INJ (SLS/AHI)
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122020
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NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS
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Depolarising muscle relaxant of short duration (about 5 mins). Useful for endotracheal intubation
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Tachycardia, apnoea, flushing.
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Adults and children: i.v. 0.5-2mg/kg dep ending on degree of
relaxation required. c.f. prescribing in liver disease p. 18. |
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Mildly prolonged maternal neuromuscular blockade may occur.
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Discontinue breastfeeding until the mother has recovered from neuromuscular blockade.
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