Suxamethonium
Drug Details
- Description
- Suxamethonium, also known as succinylcholine, is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used to induce muscle relaxation and short-term paralysis, often to facilitate tracheal intubation or during surgical procedures. It mimics acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, causing continuous stimulation and subsequent desensitization of the muscle.
- Alternative Names
- Suxamethonium is also known as succinylcholine.
- Key Genes
- Key genes: CHRNA1, BCHE.
- Drug Use
- Suxamethonium, also known as succinylcholine, is a depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant primarily used to induce muscle relaxation and short-term paralysis, typically to facilitate endotracheal intubation during anesthesia.
- Genetic Factors Influencing Response
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