Anectine

What is it?

A depolarizing muscle relaxant, the effect of which lasts for only 5 minutes and is used during anaesthesia. It is available as ampoules for injection, and contains 50mg suxamethonium chloride per ml.

Medical Uses

Muscle relaxation during anaesthesia to facilitate the insertion, e. g. of a ventilator, into the windpipe.

Dosage

According to body weight, usually 0.3-1.1mg/kg depending on degree of muscle relaxation needed.

Special Care

Premedication with atropine is desirable. More prolonged muscle paralysis may occur in patients with dual block (after several doses of suxamethonium) and in those with low pseudocholinesterase enzymes in blood plasma, requiring continued artificial ventilation until normal muscle function is resumed.

Avoid Use

Patients with burns and those with serious liver disease.

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline.