Succinylcholine

A short-acting depolarizing-type skeletal muscle relaxant used intravenously in anesthesia. Also used in conjunction with electroconvulsive therapy (ETC) to minimize the possibility of complications.


A muscle relaxant used to prevent bone fractures during electroconvulsive therapy.


Striated muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures. Adverse effects include respiratory depression and cardiac arrhythmias.


 


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