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Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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Indication
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Elective endotracheal intubation.
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Action
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Short-acting, depolarising neuromuscular blocker. It acts as an acetylcholine antagonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions, resulting in persistent depolarisation of the motor end plate.
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Drug Type
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Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarising)
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Trade Name
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Suxamethonium Chloride (dihydrate) Injection BP, Succinolin Chloride (anhydrous) Injection, MercuryPharma Suxamethonium Chloride (dihydrate) Injection
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Presentation
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100 mg/2 ml ampoule. *See “Alert” section above to account for brand difference.
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