Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Succinylcholine Chloride
- Drug class
- Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Succinylcholine Chloride 20MG/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- Manufacturer
- Nexus
- FDA application
- ANDA213552
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Storing Succinylcholine Chloride, and how long it keeps
Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.
- “The multiple-dose vials are stable for up to 14 days at room temperature without significant loss of potency.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride solution in a refrigerator [2 °C to 8 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride injection solution in a refrigerator [2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride injection solution in a refrigerator [2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “The single-dose syringes are stable for up to 60 days at room temperature without significant loss of potency.”
- “Store the diluted Succinylcholine Chloride solution in a refrigerator [2 °C to 8 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “Store the diluted Succinylcholine Chloride Injection solution in a refrigerator [2 °C to 8 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “The single-dose pre-filled syringe are stable for up to 14 days at room temperature without significant loss of potency.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride injection solution in a refrigerator [2 °C to 8 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride solution in a refrigerator [2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
- “Store succinylcholine chloride injection with the cap and ferrule intact and in a manner that minimizes the possibility of selecting the wrong product.”
- “Store the diluted succinylcholine chloride solution in a refrigerator [2 °C to 8 °C (36 °F to 46 °F)] and use within 24 hours after preparation.”
Drug class
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Succinylcholine Chloride?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Succinylcholine Chloride. To pay less, Succinylcholine Chloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Succinylcholine Chloride?
- Succinylcholine Chloride is marketed by Nexus. You can see Nexus's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Succinylcholine Chloride a brand-name or generic drug?
- Succinylcholine Chloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Succinylcholine Chloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Succinylcholine Chloride available over the counter?
- No. Succinylcholine Chloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Succinylcholine Chloride come in?
- Succinylcholine Chloride is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Succinylcholine Chloride?
- Succinylcholine Chloride is classified as depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Succinylcholine Chloride FDA-registered?
- Succinylcholine Chloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA213552. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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