Question

For Information Cards Part 5, create an information card for each of the following medications (8 total):

1. Succinylcholine

Each Pharmacology Information Card should focus on a single medication used in the surgical environment and must contain the following information:

Generic name/Brand name(s)

Indications and usage

Classification schedule

Dosage forms

Adverse reactions/side effects

APA formatted credible source(s)

Answer 1

1) SUCCINYLCHOLINE

#. Brand Name:

Anectine

#. Classification:

Paralytic, Depolarizing Neuromuscular blocking agent

#. Mechanism of Action:

Prevents neuromuscular transmission by blocking the effect of acetylcholine at the myoneural junction

#. Indications:

Rapid sequence intubation (RSI)

#. Contraindications:

1. Narrow angle glaucoma

2. Major trauma, burns or underlying myopathy (increased risk of rhabdomyolysis and hyperkalemia)

3. Hyperthermia

#. Side Effects:

Cardiovascular: hypotension, bradycardia, dysrhythmia

Neurological: increased intraocular pressure

#. Precautions:

Use with caution in neonates and children (increased risk of hyperthermia)

#.Interactions:

1. Diazepam may shorten the duration of paralysis

2. Narcotics and Oxytocin may increase neuromuscular blockades

#. Routes of Administration:

IV, IM

#. Onset and Duration of Actions:

Onset in 1 minute IV and 2-3 minutes IM. Either may last 6-10 minutes

#. Dosages:

Adult: 1-1.5 mg/kg IVP/IO or 2.5-4.0 mg/kg IM. Maximum dosage 150 mg

Pediatric: 1-1.5 mg/kg IVP/IO or up to 2 mg/kg IM. Maximum dosage 150 mg