Succinylcholine and Sugammadex interaction

Succinylcholine and Sugammadex: the Sugammadex prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Sugammadex (BRIDION) label · effective 2026-03-13

Major

Reversal of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Other Than Rocuronium or Vecuronium Do not use BRIDION to reverse blockade induced by nonsteroidal neuromuscular blocking agents such as succinylcholine or benzylisoquinolinium compounds.

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Major

Do not use BRIDION to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by steroidal neuromuscular blocking agents other than rocuronium or vecuronium.

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Moderate

Waiting Times for Re-Administration of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents : If re-administration of a neuromuscular blocking agent is required after reversal with BRIDION, waiting times should be based on the dose of BRIDION and the renal function of the patient.

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Moderate

Consider use of a nonsteroidal neuromuscular blocking agent.

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Moderate

With regard to the recommended waiting time for re-administration in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment, see Waiting Times for Re-Administration of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents for Intubation Following Reversal with BRIDION [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .

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