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succinylcholine
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Pharmacology
Professional
05/30/2011

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Term
Func class
Definition
Neuromuscular blocker (depolarizing ultra-short)
Term

Cardiovascular 

Side effects

2

Definition

Sinus arrest

 

dysrhythmias

Term

Hematological

Side effects

1

Definition
myoglobulinemia
Term

Muscle skeletal

System

Side effects

Definition

rhabdomyolysis

(breakdown of muscle fibers)

Term

Respiratory

4

Definition

Prolonged apnea

Bronchospasm

Cyanosis

Respiratory depression

Term

Systemic 

2

Definition

Anaphylaxis

Angioedema

(swelling beneath the skin)

Term

Contraindications 

3

Definition

Hypersensitivity

Malignant hyperthermia

(Fever, Muscle contractions)

Trauma

Term
Onset
Definition

IM 2-3 minutes

IV 1 min

Term
peak and duration
Definition

IM 10-30 minutes

IV peak 2-3 minutes

IV 6-10 minutes

Term
Dosage
Definition

IV 0.3 - 1.1 mg/kg

Max 150 mg

Child 1-2 mg/kg

Term
Action
Definition
Inhibits transmission of nerve impulses by binding with cholinergic receptor sites
Term
Uses
Definition

facilitates intubation

Relaxes muscles

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