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

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