SPL Set ID: cb5b3361-9099-4a12-b545-f1e50b0781dd
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Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution to be used as a short-acting, depolarizing neuromuscular blocker for intravenous or intramuscular use. Succinylcholine Chloride Injection contains succinylcholine chloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Succinylcholine Chloride, USP is chemically designated as Ethanaminium, 2,2’-[(1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl) bis(oxy)]bis[ N, N, N -trimethyl-, dichloride, dihydrate, it’s molecular formula is C 14 H 30 Cl 2 N 2 O 4 • 2H 2 O and its molecular weight is 397.34. It has the following structural formula: Structural Formula Succinylcholine is a diquaternary base consisting of the dichloride salt of the dicholine ester of succinic acid. It is a white, odorless, slightly bitter powder, very soluble in water. The drug is incompatible with alkaline solutions but relatively stable in acid solutions. Solutions of the drug lose potency unless refrigerated. Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL) is intended for single-dose administration and contains no preservatives. Unused solution should be discarded. Product not requiring dilution (single-dose prefilled syringe) contains sodium chloride to render isotonic. Each milliliter contains 20 mg succinylcholine chloride USP equivalent to 21.99 mg succinylcholine chloride dihydrate, and 4.5 mg of sodium chloride as an isotonicity agent. May contain sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. The pH of the solution is 3.6 (3.0 to 4.5). Structural Formula