succinylcholine (redirected from succinylcholine bromide)

succinylcholine /suc·ci·nyl·cho·line/ (suk?si-nil-ko´len) a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used as the chloride salt as an anesthesia adjunct and in convulsive therapy.

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suc·ci·nyl·cho·line (sks-nl-kln)

n.

A crystalline compound formed by esterification of succinic acid with choline and used medically to produce brief but complete muscular relaxation during surgical anesthesia.

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succinylcholine

a short-acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used as a muscle relaxant. Called also suxamethonium.

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succinylcholine bromide

the pharmaceutical form of succinylcholine; can cause death by cardiac arrest in even healthy horses.