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Sucol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Sucol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sucol. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Sucol also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse), Jaw Pain, Jaw locking. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sucol as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Sucol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Sucol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Sucol related warnings talks about Sucol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sucol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Heart Disease, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sucol contraindications section.
Besides this, Sucol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sucol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sucol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Sucol safe for pregnant women?
Sucol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Sucol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Sucol safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sucol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sucol will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Kidneys?
Sucol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Sucol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Sucol on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Sucol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Sucol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sucol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sucol habit forming or addictive?
Sucol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sucol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Sucol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sucol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sucol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sucol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sucol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Anectine® (Succinylcholine Chloride)