Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Suxamethonium Chloride
Chemical Class
Acetylcholine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
M03AB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Arilax?
Uses
Suxamethonium (Cl) muscle relaxant. Suxamethonium (Cl) used as an adjunct to anesthesia for surgery. Suxamethonium (Cl) acts by depolariz...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Acetylcholine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group
Belongs to Acetylcholine. It belongs to Cholinergic nicotinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Suxamethonium (Cl) is 361.30. Its pKa is not relevant.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
0.1 to 0.2 mg/ kg — As recommended.
Usually produce muscle relaxation for 1-3 Min.
2
Child · Intravenous
1 mg/kg — As recommended.
As required
Safety Alerts
Suxamethonium (Cl) is contraindicated in conditions like Malignant hyperthermia, Myopathy, Eye injuries
Important Warnings
Avoid suxamethazone in patients with burns, massive trauma, renal impairment, severe long lasting sepsis and severe hyperkalemia, sensitivity to drug, eye injury or glaucoma
It should be used with caution in patients with bone fractures, cardiac or respiratory disease
Dose of neuromuscular blocking agent need to be clearly titrated for individual patients according to their response
monitoring of the degree of block is recommended in order to reduce the risk of overdosage
Patients who have received neuromuscular blocker should always have their respiration assisted or controlled until the drug has been inactivated or antagonized
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Suxamethonium (Cl)which give rise to further complications include Increased intragastric pressureIncreased IOP (intraocular pressure).Suxamethonium (Cl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary edemaRespiratory depressionHyperkalemiaCardiac arrhythmiasIncreased intracranial pressureMyalgiaPulmonary hemorrhageMyoglobinemiaIncreased intraocular pressure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Suxamethonium (Cl) therapy.
Drug Interactions
Suxamethonium (Cl) is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlfentanil (HCl)AprotininAtracurium (Besylate)BambuterolBambuterol enhances effects of Suxamethonium.ChloroquineCocaineCyclophosphamideCyclophosphamideDigoxinDistigmine (Br)D-PantothenolPantothenol should be given cautiously with Suxamethonium (Cl) because the risk of anaphylactic shock increases with repeated administration of Pantothenol.Edrophonium (Cl)EtherIsofluraneLignocaineLignocaineLithiumMagnesium Oxides and HydroxidesMagnesium Oxides and HydroxidesMagnesium SulphateMannitolMetacycline (HCl)may prolong neuromascular blockadeMetriphonateInsectisides and anticholinesterase.Mivacurium (Cl)OxybuprocaineOxytocinPentamidinePhenelzinePhysostigminePralidoximeProcainamide (HCl)Promazine (HCl)QuinidineQuinineRivastigmineSufentanil (Citrate)Trimetaphan (Camsylate)Vecuronium (Br) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Inj Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 458.35
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 12 Dec, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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