SUCCINYLCHOLINE DICHLORIDE, DI H2O
\səksˈɪnɪlkˌɒliːn dˈɪklɔːɹˌa͡ɪd], \səksˈɪnɪlkˌɒliːn dˈɪklɔːɹˌaɪd], \s_ə_k_s_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_l_k_ˌɒ_l_iː_n d_ˈɪ_k_l_ɔː_ɹ_ˌaɪ_d]\
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A quaternary skeletal muscle relaxant usually used in the form of its bromide, chloride, or iodide. It is a depolarizing relaxant, acting in about 30 seconds and with a duration of effect averaging three to five minutes. Succinylcholine is used in surgical, anesthetic, and other procedures in which a brief period of muscle relaxation is called for.
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