Depolarizing Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Flashcards
1
Q
Succinylcholine or Suxamethonium
A
Short term paralysis as part of general anesthesia
IV or IM
2
Q
Botulinum toxin
A
Block nerve signal to muscle and muscle can’t contract. Diminish wrinkles
3
Q
Adverse effect
A
Hyperkalemia- can cause cardiac arrest bradycardia
Muscle pain
Increase intraocular and intragastic pressure