Difference between revisions of "Succinylcholine"

Succinylcholine
Trade names	Anectine
	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
	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
	Article quality
Editor rating	Unrated
User likes	0

Latest revision as of 15:41, 17 July 2022

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

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 ===Absolute contraindications<!-- List absolute contraindications for use of the drug. If none, this section may be removed. -->===
+* hyperkalemia
+* increased risk of [[Malignant Hyperthermia|malignant hyperthermia]]
+* open globe injury
+* allergy
 ===Precautions<!-- List precautions for use of the drug. If none, this section may be removed. -->===