Succinylcholine
Drug Details
- Description
- Succinylcholine is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used to induce muscle relaxation and short-term paralysis, typically to facilitate tracheal intubation or during surgery. It acts by mimicking acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, causing sustained depolarization and subsequent paralysis.
- Alternative Names
- Succinylcholine.
- Key Genes
- Key genes related to succinylcholine include BCHE (butyrylcholinesterase) and RYR1 (ryanodine receptor 1). Variants in these genes can affect the drug's metabolism and response.
- Drug Use
- Succinylcholine is used as a neuromuscular blocking agent to induce muscle relaxation and facilitate tracheal intubation during surgical procedures or mechanical ventilation.
- Genetic Factors Influencing Response
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