Succinylcholine Chloride
Cancer Terms ->
Drugs and Chemicals ->
Pharmacologic Substance ->
Agent Affecting Musculoskeletal System ->
Muscle Relaxant -> Succinylcholine Chloride
Succinylcholine Chloride Definition
The chloride salt form of succinylcholine, a quaternary ammonium compound and depolarizing agent with short-term muscle relaxant properties. Succinylcholine chloride binds to nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction and opening the ligand-gated channels in the same way as acetylcholine, resulting in depolarization and inhibition of neuromuscular transmission. Depolarization may be prolonged due to succinylcholine's resistance to acetylcholinesterases thereby leading to disorganized muscle contraction followed by skeletal muscle relaxation and flaccid paralysis.
Succinylcholine Chloride Synonyms
Succinylcholine Chloride, Anectine, Dichloride, Ethanaminium, 2,2'-((1,4-dioxo-1,4-butanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(N,N,N-trimethyl-), Quelicin, SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Terms in Succinylcholine Chloride category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.