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Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium Chloride)

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; Celocurine; Dicholine Succinate; Ditilin; Listenon; Lysthenon; Myorelaxin; Succicuran; Succinylcholine Chloride; Succinylcholine Dibromide; Succinylcholine Dichloride; Succinylcholine Dichloride, Di-H2O; Succinylcholine Diiodide; Succinylcholine Diperchlorate; Succinylcholine Iodide; Suxamethonium Bromide; Bromide, Suxamethonium; Dibromide, Succinylcholine; Dichloride, Succinylcholine; Diiodide, Succinylcholine; Diperchlorate, Succinylcholine; Succinate, Dicholine; Succinylcholine Dichloride, Di H2O; Ethanaminium, 2,2'-((1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(N,N,N-trimethyl)-
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1. Schuster, Frank: 9 articles (09/2019 - 11/2009)
2. Johannsen, Stephan: 8 articles (01/2021 - 01/2013)
3. Lockridge, Oksana: 8 articles (06/2017 - 01/2006)
4. Roewer, Norbert: 8 articles (01/2015 - 09/2003)
5. Amaral, José Luiz Gomes do: 6 articles (02/2022 - 04/2003)
6. Rosenberg, Henry: 6 articles (06/2017 - 04/2007)
7. Brandom, Barbara W: 5 articles (01/2019 - 05/2011)
8. Anetseder, Martin: 5 articles (03/2014 - 09/2003)
9. Silva, Helga Cristina Almeida da: 4 articles (02/2022 - 07/2018)
10. Ceppa, Franck: 4 articles (01/2021 - 01/2014)

Related Diseases

1. Fasciculation (Fasciculations)
2. Myalgia
3. Apnea
4. Paralysis (Palsy)
5. Hyperkalemia

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1. General Anesthesia
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