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"Dr. Reddy's Laboratories announces the launch of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection USP, 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL) in the
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories announces the
launch of Succinylcholine Chloride
Injection USP, 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL) in the U.S. Market
Hyderabad, India and Princeton, NJ, USA. November 12, 2020 -
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as
"Dr. Reddy's") today announced the launch of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection USP, 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL),
Multiple-Dose Vials a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Quelicin (Succinylcholine
Chloride) Injection, 20 mg/mL, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
brand and generic market had U.S. sales of approximately $74.8 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in September
2020 according to IQVIA Health*.
Dr. Reddy's Succinylcholine Chloride Injection USP, 200
mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), is available in multi-dose vials.
Please see full prescribing information
including boxed warning.
RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST FROM HYPERKALEMIC RHABDOMYOLYSIS
There have been rare reports of acute rhabdomyolysis with hyperkalemia
followed by ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest and death after the administration of succinylcholine to apparently healthy
pediatric patients who were subsequently found to have undiagnosed skeletal muscle myopathy, most frequently Duchenne's muscular
This syndrome often presents as peaked T-waves and sudden cardiac
arrest within minutes after the administration of the drug in healthy appearing pediatric patients (usually, but not exclusively,
males, and most frequently 8 years of age or younger). There have also been reports in adolescents.
Therefore, when a healthy appearing infant or child develops
cardiac arrest soon after administration of succinylcholine, not felt to be due to inadequate ventilation, oxygenation or anesthetic
overdose, immediate treatment for hyperkalemia should be instituted. This should include administration of intravenous calcium,
bicarbonate, and glucose with insulin, with hyperventilation. Due to the abrupt onset of this syndrome, routine resuscitative measures
are likely to be unsuccessful. However, extraordinary and prolonged resuscitative efforts have resulted in successful resuscitation
in some reported cases. In addition, in the presence of signs of malignant hyperthermia, appropriate treatment should be instituted
Since there may be no signs or symptoms to alert the practitioner
to which patients are at risk, it is recommended that the use of succinylcholine in pediatric patients should be reserved for emergency
intubation or instances where immediate securing of the airway is necessary, e.g., laryngospasm, difficult airway, full stomach,
or for intramuscular use when a suitable vein is inaccessible (see PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use and DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION).
About Dr. Reddy's: Dr. Reddy's
Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable
and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients,
Global Generics and Proprietary Products - Dr. Reddy's offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs,
custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are
gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy's operates in markets
across the globe. Our major markets include - USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information,
log on to: www.drreddys.com
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