MYORELEX 100 MG INJECTION

SKU: AH_GH_MR_9429 Category:

Generic : Suxamethonium (100mg)

Treatment : Skeletal Muscle Relaxation During Surgery

Pack size  : 2 Ml (Vial)

Manufacturer : Neon Laboratories Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$0.26

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Myorelex 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.

Myorelex 100mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

 

BENEFITS OF MYORELEX INJECTION

In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Myorelex 100mg Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation, or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

 

HOW TO USE MYORELEX INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

 

HOW MYORELEX INJECTION WORKS

Myorelex 100mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

 

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Myorelex 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Myorelex 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Myorelex 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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Driving

NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Myorelex 100mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
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Kidney

CAUTION
Myorelex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myorelex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver

CAUTION
Myorelex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myorelex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Myorelex

  • Stomach pressure
  • Excessive salivation
  • Muscle twitching
  • Postoperative muscle pain
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Slow heart rate
  • Increased heart rate
  • Flushing of skin
  • High blood pressure
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Rash
  • Increased potassium level in blood

FAQ's

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Q. Why does Myorelex 100mg Injection cause bradycardia (abnormally slow heart beat)?

The initial metabolite of Myorelex 100mg Injection produces a transient negative chronotropic effect through its stimulation of sinus node muscarinic receptors. Repeated dosing or infusions of Myorelex 100mg Injection may lead to bradycardia that is appropriately treated with atropine

Q. Why does Myorelex 100mg Injection cause fasciculation (twitching of muscles under the skin)?

Myorelex 100mg Injection cause fasciculation by an action on some distal part of motor nerve fibres

Q. Is Myorelex 100mg Injection still used?

Myorelex 100mg Injection is still used during general anesthesia

Q. Is Myorelex 100mg Injection reversible?

Myorelex 100mg Injection is a short-acting muscle relaxant which exerts a depolarizing effect at the neuromuscular junction. This effect is not reversible pharmacologically

Q. Is Myorelex 100mg Injection is contraindicated in burned patients?

Yes, Myorelex 100mg Injection should not be used in burned patients

Q. Does Myorelex 100mg Injection cross the placenta?

In normal therapeutic doses, Myorelex 100mg Injection does not cross the placental barrier in sufficient amounts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Pack size  – 2 ml

pack form  – injection

 

MORE INFORMATION

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 Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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