SUXAMETHONIUM

Brand Name & Strength

Suxamethonium Chloride-Fresenius 100 mg/2ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute with 50 – 100 ml of diluent (concentration: 1 – 2 mg/ml)

Diluent

D5, NS

Administration & Infusion rate

IM Administer deep IM only when IV access is not available (usually for infants and older children). Total dose not exceeding 150 mg

IV bolus

Administer by rapid IV injection without further dilution

IV infusion

Administer at 2.5 – 4.3 mg/min. Total dose not to exceed 500 mg/hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately -

Remarks

-