University of San Carlos

College of Nursing
DRUG STUDY

Name of Drug: Classification Mechanism of Contraindication Route & Dosage Side Effects Nursing
(Generic & Brand Action Responsibilities
Names)
.
Succunylcholine Neuromuscular Inhibits Transmission  Hypersensitivity Adult: CV: Sinus arrest,  Assess Vital Signs
of nerve impulses by  Malignant Dysrhythmias q15mins
(ANECTINE) blocker ( depolarizing-
Hyperthermia  Assess for
ultra short) binding with IV 0.6 mg/kg, then 2.5 RESP: Prolong apnea,
 Decreased electrolyte
cholinergic receptor mg/min as need bronchospasm, Cyanosis, imbalances
plasma
sites, antagonizing Respiratory Depression  Monitor I and O
pseudocholinest
action of erase
IM 2.5 mg/kg and not  Administer if IM
acetylcholine; causes toexceed 150mg EENT: Increased in deltoid muscle
 Penetrating Eye secretions, Increased
release of histamine  Administer IV
Injuries intraocular pressure anticholinesterase
 Acute Close- Child
angle Glaucoma HEMA: Myoglobulinemia
IV/IM 1-2 mg/kg, not
to exceed 150 mg IM