Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Succinylcholine is used in dog for Rapid sequence intubation, laryngeal examination. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Succinylcholine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Anectine, Quelicin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.3 mg/kg | Single dose | Ultra-short acting (5-10 min) | Rapid sequence intubation, laryngeal examination | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that mimics acetylcholine at the motor end plate, causing initial fasciculations followed by sustained depolarization and paralysis.
Ultra-short acting. Requires mechanical ventilation during effect. Malignant hyperthermia risk. Hyperkalemia risk (especially with rhabdomyolysis, denervation). No reversal agent. Store refrigerated.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Succinylcholine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.