NCIt definition : A quaternary ammonium compound and depolarizing agent with short-term muscle relaxant
properties. Succinylcholine binds to nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction
and opening the ligand-gated channels in the same way as acetylcholine, resulting
in depolarization and inhibition of neuromuscular transmission. Depolarization may
be prolonged due to succinylcholine's resistance to acetylcholinesterases thereby
leading to disorganized muscle contraction followed by skeletal muscle relaxation
and flaccid paralysis.;