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Anectine (succinylcholine chloride) is indicated as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation. It is a skeletal muscle relaxant for intravenous (IV) administration. Common side effects include muscle relaxation resulting in respiratory depression to the point of apnea. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur in rare instances. The following additional adverse reactions have been reported: cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, arrhythmias, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, hyperkalemia, prolonged respiratory depression or apnea, increased intraocular pressure, muscle fasciculation, jaw rigidity, postoperative muscle pain, rhabdomyolysis , excessive salivation, and rash.

The dosage of Anectine is individualized and determined by the clinician after careful assessment of the patient. Anectine is only administered by a physician. Anectine may interact with promazine, oxytocin, antibiotics, quinidine, beta blockers, procainamide, lidocaine, trimethaphan, lithium carbonate, magnesium salts, quinine, chloroquine, isoflurane, desflurane, metoclopramide, and terbutaline. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Anectine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. It is unknown whether Anectine can cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Anectine is excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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