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succinylcholine chloride

succinylcholine chloride (SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — succinylcholine chloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

succinylcholine chloride (SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN succinylcholine chloride
Brand SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Mechanism Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
Target Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist

Primary target: Muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Succinylcholine Approved · Chinese Academy of · the Effect of Succinylcholine on Barrier Pressure

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Frequently asked questions

What is succinylcholine chloride?

succinylcholine chloride (SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE) is a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for succinylcholine chloride?

SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for succinylcholine chloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of succinylcholine chloride?

succinylcholine chloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.