Succinylcholine Drug Card Flashcards
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Generic name
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Brand name
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Class
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Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
3
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Action
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- Skeletal muscle relaxant
- Paralyzes skeletal muscles, including respiratory muscles
4
Q
Indications
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To achieve paralysis to facilitate endotracheal intubation
5
Q
Contraindications
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Patients with known hypersensitivity to the medication
6
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Precautions
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- should not be administered unless persons skilled in endotracheal intubation are present
- Endotracheal intubation equipment must be available
- Oxygen equipment and emergency resuscitative medications must be available.
- Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts for approximately 8 minutes.
7
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Side Effects
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Prolonged paralysis
Hypotension
Bradycardia
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Adult Dosage
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1 - 1.5 mg/kg (40 - 100 mg in an adult)
9
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Adult Route
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IV, IO
