- Alcuronium chloride
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IUPAC_name = 4,4'-Didemethyl-4,4'-di-propenyltoxiferin-1-dichloride
CAS_number=23214-96-2
ATC_prefix=M03
ATC_suffix=AA01
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PubChem=5311001
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C = 44 | H = 50 | N = 4 | O = 2 | charge = +2
molecular_weight = 666.894 g/mol
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routes_of_administration=Alcuronium is a peripherally acting
muscle relaxant in thecurare alkaloid family. It is a semi synthetic substance derived fromToxiferine .Use - Intubation and ventilation
Action - NDMB post synapthis n2 receptor
Dose .2 - .5 mg/kg ivi
EffectsCVS- histamine release and blockage of the sympathetic ganglia including adrenal medulla could cause Hypotension
Resp- apnea due to phrenic blockage but bronchoconstriction can occur from the histamine release
CNS- no effect on intraoccular pressure
Autonomic ganglion blockade can cause decrease in gut motility
KineticsPoor oral absorption
Distribution - 40 % protein bound Volume of Distribution .37l/kg. Does cross placenta ratio .6 Metabolism - not metabolized
Excretion 70 - 90% unchanged in urine 1.3ml/kg/min t1/2 2- 4 hours
Special pointsDuration of action prolonger in states of low potassium,calcium and protein, also in staes of high magnesium and acidosis .Pharmaceutically incompatible with thiopentoneInfusion can casue fixed dilated pupils
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