Tubocurarine

Question 1

What is tubocurarine mainly used for?

Answer 1

Muscle relaxant during operations

Question 2

What does tubocurarine relax?

Answer 2

Skeletal muscles such as shoulder, hamstring and abdominal muscles

Question 3

How long does it take for the effects to kick in?

Answer 3

One minute

Question 4

How long can the effects last for?

Answer 4

Half an hour

Question 5

Why has it replaced other drugs?

Answer 5

Fewer cardiovascular effects (if used properly) and lower potential for releasing histamines

Question 6

What is it able to relieve?

Answer 6

Spasticity in neuromuscular diseases (Lambat- Eaton Syndrome, botulism)

Question 7

How does tubocurarine work?

Answer 7

Blocking nerve impulse by inhibition of acetylcholine activity

Question 8

Where is tubocurarine mainly used?

Answer 8

Endotracheal intubation, orthopaedic surgey for repositioning fractions and resetting compound dislocations

Question 9

What plant is it extracted from?

Answer 9

Chondodendron plant

Question 10

How much does tubocurarine cost per 100mg

Answer 10

£7.93