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 Respiratory muscles are paralysed in last

Initially produce short lasting fasciculations  followed within minute by

paralysis

Therapeutic usage (rapid onset and short duration)

 When rapid endotracheal intubation is required  to avoid
aspiration of gastric contents to be avoided during intubation

 Electroconvulsive shock treatment

Adverse effects

 Hyperthermia

 Apnoea

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman