Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents
Synonyms
Agents, Curare-Like
Agents, Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing
Blockers, Nondepolarizing
Curare Like Agents
Curare-Like Agents
Curariform Drugs
Drugs, Curariform
Muscle Relaxants, Non Depolarizing
Muscle Relaxants, Non-Depolarizing
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Competitive
Non-Depolarizing Muscle Relaxants
Nondepolarizing Agents, Neuromuscular
Nondepolarizing Blockers
Drugs that interrupt transmission at the skeletal neuromuscular junction without causing depolarization of the motor end plate. They prevent acetylcholine from triggering muscle contraction and are used as muscle relaxants during electroshock treatments, in convulsive states, and as anesthesia adjuvants.
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