Succinylcholine

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.877.883.333.780 - D02.241.081.337.759.875 - D02.675.276.232.780

**Synonyms:** - Dicholine Succinate - Succinyldicholine - Suxamethonium