ATC codes:
M03AB01
EMLc
Indication
Muscle relaxants
ICD11 code:
XM1638330014
INN
Suxamethonium chloride
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
50 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (chloride)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the deletion of suxamethonium powder for injection from the EML and EMLc since this formulation does not appear to have market availability.