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Succinylcholine
Trade names

Anectine

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Clinical data
Drug class

Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

Uses

Paralysis for intubation

Contraindications

History/risk of malignant hyperthermia
Conditions which proliferate extrajunctional acetylcholine receptors

Routes of administration

Intravenous, intramuscular

Dosage

0.5-1.5 mg/kg

Pharmacodynamics
Mechanism of action

Depolarizing blockade of neuromuscular junction

Adverse effects

Bradycardia, hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia, myalgias

Pharmacokinetics
Onset of action

30-60 seconds (IV)
2-3 minutes (IM)

Duration of action

5-10 minutes (IV)
10-30 minutes (IM)

Metabolism

Plasma cholinesterase

Physical and chemical data
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Succinylcholine, also known as suxamethonium, is a short-acting neuromuscular blocker used during intubation.

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Absolute contraindications

Precautions

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Mechanism of action

Adverse effects

Pharmacokinetics

Chemistry and formulation

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