<unk> , also known as<unk>  or succinylcholine, or simply sux by medical abbreviation, is a medication used to cause short-term paralysis as part of general anesthesia. This is done to help with tracheal intubation or electroconvulsive therapy. It is given either by injection into a vein or muscle. When used in a vein onset of action is generally within one minute and effects last for up to 10 minutes. Common side effects include low blood pressure, increased saliva production, muscle pain, and rash. Serious side effects include malignant hyperthermia and allergic reactions. It is not recommended in people who are at risk of high blood potassium or a history of myopathy. Use during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby.<unk>  is in the neuromuscular blocker family of medications and is of the depolarizing type. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on skeletal muscles. Side effects of succinylcholine chloride injection include anaphylaxis, hyperkalemia, and malignant hyperthermia.<unk>  was described as early as 1906 and came into medical use in 1951. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.<unk>  is available as a generic medication. It may colloquially be referred to as "sux".
Suxamethonium chloride
Gantacurium chloride
Alcuronium chloride
Rocuronium bromide
Pancuronium bromide
Isavuconazonium
Mivacurium chloride
Rapacuronium bromide