Depolarizing Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Flashcards

1
Q

Succinylcholine or Suxamethonium

A

Short term paralysis as part of general anesthesia

IV or IM

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Botulinum toxin

A

Block nerve signal to muscle and muscle can’t contract. Diminish wrinkles

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Adverse effect

A

Hyperkalemia- can cause cardiac arrest bradycardia
Muscle pain
Increase intraocular and intragastic pressure

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