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succinylcholine chloride

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succinylcholine chloride
[suk′sinilkō′lēn]
a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker that is a skeletal muscle relaxant.
indications It is prescribed to provide an adjunct to anesthesia, to reduce muscle contractions during surgery or mechanical ventilation, and to facilitate endotracheal intubation.
contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. Caution is used in administering it to patients with a family history of malignant hyperthermia, those with low pseudocholinesterase levels, and those with myasthenia gravis or renal failure.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are cardiac arrhythmia, severe respiratory depression, and (rarely) malignant hyperthermia.

succinylcholine chloride (suk´snil-kō´lēn),
n a skeletal muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to anesthesia, to reduce muscle contractions during surgery or mechanical ventilation and to facilitate endotracheal intubation.


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