Scolax 100mg Injection

Scolax 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.

Scolax 100mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self- administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal cramps or pain, nausea, muscle twitching, production of saliva, and muscle pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
Scolax 100mg Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self- administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Scolax

• Abdominal cramp
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Muscle twitching
• Excessive salivation
• Muscle pain

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Scolax 100mg Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

• Scolax 100mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
• It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how Scolax 100mg Injection affects you.
• Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure regularly as the medicine may lead to high blood pressure.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips and difficulty breathing.

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