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Succinylcholine and Burns

Generic Name: succinylcholine
Dosage Forms: n.a.
Other Brand Names: Anectine , Quelicin

Result of checking the interaction of drug Succinylcholine and disease Burns for safety when used together.

Check result:

Succinylcholine <> Burns

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of succinylcholine is contraindicated in patients after the acute phase of injury following major burns. These patients are more likely to develop significant hyperkalemia which may lead to cardiac arrest. The risk of hyperkalemia typically peaks at about 7 to 10 days after injury.

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