Suxamethonium Chloride
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| Molar mass | 361. 305 g/mol |
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| Formula | C14H30Cl2N2O4 |
| Duration of action | < 10 min (IV), 10–30 min (IM) |
| Onset of action | IV |
| Trade name | Quelicin, Anectine, others |
| Excretion | Kidney (10%) |
| Metabolism | pseudocholinesterase |
| succinylmonocholine | |
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| ID | 2173733 |
About Suxamethonium Chloride
Suxamethonium chloride, also known as suxamethonium or succinylcholine, is a medication used to cause short-term paralysis as part of general anesthesia. This is done to help with tracheal intubation or electroconvulsive therapy. It is given either by injection into a vein or muscle.