suxamethonium
suxamethonium (suks-ă-mĕth-oh-niŭm) n. a drug that relaxes voluntary muscle (see muscle relaxant). It is administered by intravenous or intramuscular injection to produce muscle relaxation during surgery. Trade name: Anectine.
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