Quelicin
Brand for: Succinylcholine
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Drug Details
Quelicin is a medication used to relax muscles during surgery or mechanical ventilation. It works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, leading to temporary paralysis. This effect helps facilitate procedures like inserting a breathing tube (tracheal intubation) and provides muscle relaxation during operations. Quelicin is administered by healthcare professionals through injection into a vein or muscle. It's important to note that Quelicin should only be used under strict medical supervision due to potential serious side effects, including severe allergic reactions, abnormal heart rhythms, and, in rare cases, a life-threatening condition called malignant hyperthermia.
Quelicin (Succinylcholine) dosage forms
| Dosage | Quantity | Price from | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ML of 20MG/ML | 1 Vial | $9.46 | $9.46 |
| 10ML of 20MG/ML | 2 Vials | $10.92 | $5.46 |
| 10ML of 20MG/ML | 3 Vials | $12.37 | $4.12 |
Quelicin FAQs
Quelicin is used as a muscle relaxant during surgical procedures. It facilitates tracheal intubation and provides skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
The greatest risk associated with succinylcholine is the potential for causing malignant hyperthermia, a rare but life-threatening condition. Additionally, succinylcholine can lead to hyperkalemia, especially in patients with certain neuromuscular disorders or burns, which can result in cardiac arrest.
Succinylcholine carries a black box warning for the risk of cardiac arrest, which is primarily due to acute rhabdomyolysis with hyperkalemia in pediatric patients. This risk is particularly higher in children with undiagnosed skeletal muscle myopathy, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Therefore, its use in pediatric patients should be limited to emergency intubation or situations where immediate securing of the airway is necessary.
Quelicin is indicated for use as a short-acting skeletal muscle relaxant during surgical procedures and other medical interventions that require muscle relaxation. It is commonly used to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Succinylcholine can cause several adverse effects, including hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia, muscle fasciculations, and postoperative myalgia. It may also lead to bradycardia, especially with repeated doses, and in rare cases, it can cause anaphylaxis.