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Succinylcholine
At a glance
| Generic name | Succinylcholine |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mivacurium, Rigid Bronchoscopy, Anectine, Sux, Suxamethonium |
| Sponsor | Charles University, Czech Republic |
| Target | Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, Acetylcholinesterase |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Other |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- General anesthesia
- Muscle relaxation, function
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxation for Endotracheal Intubation
Common side effects
- Muscle fasciculation
- Postoperative muscle pain
- Excessive salivation
- Rash
Serious adverse events
- Cardiac arrest
- Malignant hyperthermia
- Hyperkalemia
- Rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuric acute renal failure
- Anaphylaxis
- Prolonged respiratory depression or apnea
- Ventricular dysrhythmias
- Bradycardia
- Arrhythmias
- Jaw rigidity
Key clinical trials
- Which Rapid Sequence Induction Technique Should be Used in Urgent Surgery in Children? (NA)
- Subanesthetic Esketamine in Modified ECT for Severe Depression in Adolescents: Clinical and Mechanistic Study (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Two Video Laryngoscopes (Laringocel® and C-MAC®) for First-Attempt Intubation in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery (NA)
- SEdation Versus General Anesthesia for Endovascular Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke (PHASE4)
- Anesthesia Management in Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke - 2 (NA)
- Optimisation Strategy for Emergency Tracheal Intubation (NA)
- Standardised Drug Provocation Testing in Perioperative Hypersensitivity (NA)
- Clonidine to Prevent Delirium After Electroconvulsive Therapy. (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |