Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Junction Blockers (NMJ Blockers)

Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Junction Blockers (NMJ Blockers)
DANGEROUS DRUG
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
Therapeutic Actions
NMJ blockers interfere with neuromuscular transmission and cause flaccid paralysis by blocking acetylcholine receptors at the skeletal neuromuscular junction.
Indications
  • Adjuncts to general anesthetics to facilitate endotracheal intubation and relax skeletal muscle; to relax skeletal muscle to facilitate mechanical ventilation
Adverse Effects
Jul 20, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Junction Blockers (NMJ Blockers)

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