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
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

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

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Contraindications

Absolute contraindications

Precautions

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Mechanism of action

Adverse effects

Pharmacokinetics

Chemistry and formulation

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