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Quelicin Active Ingredients: Succinylcholine Representative Names: Anectine, Quelicin What is succinylcholine injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with succinylcholine? What side effects may I notice from receiving succinylcholine? What should I watch for while taking succinylcholine? Where can I keep my medicine? What is succinylcholine injection? (Back to top) SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Anectine®) is a muscle relaxant. It relaxes muscles during surgery or before investigational procedures. Generic succinylcholine injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •anemia •dehydration •fever •glaucoma •heart disease •hypothermia or hyperthermia (changes in normal body temperature) •infection •kidney disease •liver disease •malnutrition •muscle weakness or disease •serious burns or other injuries •an unusual or allergic reaction to succinylcholine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Succinylcholine is for injection into a vein, or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with succinylcholine? (Back to top) •acetazolamide •beta blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems •capreomycin •certain antibiotics given by injection •cyclophosphamide •doxapram •echothiophate •female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills •heart medicine such as digoxin •lithium •magnesium salts •medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances •medicines for pain •medicines that relax your muscles during surgery •medicines to control heart rhythm •neostigmin •pilocarpine •procaine •thiotepa •trimethaphan Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving succinylcholine? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •eye pain •fainting or lightheadedness •fever •increased heartbeat •irregular heartbeat •rapid breathing •reduced amount of urine passed •rigid muscles, especially the jaw muscles •shortness of breath, wheezing •trembling Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice if you get any of these side effects. Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •flushing (reddening of skin) •muscle pain •increased saliva What should I watch for while taking succinylcholine? (Back to top) You will be carefully monitored for side effects while you receive succinylcholine, and for some time afterwards. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of reach of children. Store the ready prepared injection in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Do not use unless the solution is clear. Store the sterile powder for injection between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Once powder is dissolved use within 24 hours, Throw away any unused portion. Last Updated:01/01/2001 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.