succinylcholine (anectine)

Question 1

name (trade)

Answer 1

anectine

Question 2

class

Answer 2

neuromuscular blocker (depolarizing)

Question 3

desciption

Answer 3

brief neuromuscular block

Question 4

mechanism of action

Answer 4

causes paralysis by interfering w/ neural transmission at the myoneural junction
depolarizing drugs also bind to the receptors for aceylcholine. they cause depolarization of the muscle membrane, they often lead to fasciculations and some muscle contractions

Question 5

onset

Answer 5

IV: less than 1 min

Question 6

duration

Answer 6

5 min

Question 7

indications

Answer 7

facilitate intubation
terminating laryngospasm
muscle relaxation

Question 8

side effects

Answer 8

HTN, bradycardia, dysthymia

Question 9

drug interaction

Answer 9

none

Question 10

supplied

Answer 10

40 mg in 2 ml ampule (20mg/ml)
100 mg in 5 ml ampule (20 mg/ml)
multidose vial

Question 11

dose

Answer 11

iV; 1.5 mg/kg rapid iv repeat if needed

Question 12

special considerations

Answer 12

antidote: neostigmine
medical control
a sedative should be given to any pt undergoing neuromuscular blockade