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
	Succinylcholine 1-1.5 mg/kg IV; Weight kglbg Height cmminft Age yrmowk SexFM Indication Indication: Neuromuscular blockade Route Route: IntravenousIntramuscular
	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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