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Succinylcholine
(Suxamethonium Chloride)
Summary
Description:
A quaternary skeletal muscle relaxant usually used in the form of its bromide, chloride, or iodide. It is a depolarizing relaxant, acting in about 30 seconds and with a duration of effect averaging three to five minutes. Succinylcholine is used in surgical, anesthetic, and other procedures in which a brief period of muscle relaxation is called for.
Also Known As:
Suxamethonium Chloride; Suxamethonium; Anectine; Quelicin; Succinyldicholine Show All >>
Networked: 1530
relevant articles (45 outcomes,
95 trials/studies)
for this Drug
Key Diseases for which Succinylcholine is
Relevant
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Fasciculation (Fasciculations)
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19 outcomes 27 studies in 154 results
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Apnea
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3 outcomes 13 studies in 163 results
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Paralysis (Palsy)
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3 outcomes 6 studies in 142 results
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Bradycardia
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3 outcomes 2 studies in 51 results
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Contracture
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2 outcomes 4 studies in 48 results
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Drugs Related to Succinylcholine
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rocuronium (rocuronium bromide)
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Tubocurarine (Tubocurarine Chloride)
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Propofol (Diprivan)
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Pancuronium (Pavulon)
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remifentanil (Ultiva)
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Diazepam (Valium)
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mivacurium (mivacurium chloride)
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cisatracurium (Nimbex)
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Halothane (Fluothane)
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Potassium
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Therapies Related to Succinylcholine
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Tourniquets
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Anesthesia
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General Anesthesia
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Resuscitation
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures (Outpatient Surgery)
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