Quelicin (Injection)
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Quelicin (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Quelicin (Injection)
Quelicin (Injection) Medication Classification
SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Injection)
Quelicin (Injection) Brandname
Quelicin
Quelicin (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Succinylcholine (suk-sin-il-KOE-leen) Relaxes your muscles during surgery or intubation (having a breathing tube put into your throat).
When To Not Use Quelicin (Injection)
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to succinylcholine. You should not receive this medicine if you have a history of malignant hyperthermia or problems with your muscles.
How Should You Use Quelicin (Injection)
Proper Quelicin (Injection) Storage
Store Quelicin (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Quelicin (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Quelicin (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®), procainamide (Procanbid®, Pronestyl®), quinidine (Cardioquin®, Quinidex®), or an aminoglycoside (amikacin, kanamycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, Garamycin®, Kantrex®, Netromycin®).
- There are many other medicines that can interact with succinylcholine. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using.
Quelicin (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, glaucoma, overactive thyroid, anemia, or lung cancer.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had high potassium or low calcium levels in your blood, or if you have a family member with malignant hyperthermia.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had a serious injury, burn, or broken bone. Also make sure your doctor knows if you have muscle spasms, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, or a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome.
Quelicin (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
- Dark-colored urine.
- Fast or slow heartbeat.
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
- Muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness.
- Stiff or rigid muscles, especially in your jaw. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Muscle weakness or stiffness in the days after you receive this medicine.
