Succinylcholine

CAS #: 306-40-1



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      Field
      Value
      • CAS #
      • 306-40-1
      • Mode of Action
      • The mechanism of action of Succinylcholine involves what appears to be a "persistent" depolarization of the neuromuscular junction. This depolarization is caused by Succinylcholine mimicking the effect of acetylcholine but without being rapidly hydrolysed by acetylcholinesterase. This depolarization leads to desensitization.
      • Pharmacodynamics
      • Succinylcholine is indicated as an adjunct to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation. Succinylcholine is a depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant. As does acetylcholine, it combines with the cholinergic receptors of the motor end plate to produce depolarization. This depolarization may be observed as fasciculations. Subsequent neuromuscular transmission is inhibited so long as adequate concentration of succinylcholine remains at the receptor site. Succinylcholine has no direct action on the uterus or other smooth muscle structures.
      • IUPAC
      • trimethyl[2-({4-oxo-4-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethoxy]butanoyl}oxy)ethyl]azanium
      • Formula
      • C14-H30-N2-O4
      • DrugBank
      • DB00202
      • SMILES
      • C[N+](C)(C)CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)OCC[N+](C)(C)C
      • InChl
      • InChI=1S/C14H30N2O4/c1-15(2,3)9-11-19-13(17)7-8-14(18)20-12-10-16(4,5)6/h7-12H2,1-6H3/q+2

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