Succinylcholine and muscle rigidity Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Succinylcholine Side Effects Report #5062775-0
Succinylcholine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with intubation, respiratory failure and was treated with Succinylcholine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion related reaction, muscle rigidity. Succinylcholine dosage: 100 MG X1 IV. During the same period patient was treated with SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, VERSED, OXYGEN. Patient recovered.

Succinylcholine Side Effects Report #6090965-7
Succinylcholine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2009. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with anaesthesia and was treated with Succinylcholine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperthermia malignant, muscle rigidity. Succinylcholine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.