Metocurine
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Metocurine is a muscle relaxant
through neuromuscular blockade
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It is excreted entirely through the kidneys and therefore should not be used in patients with renal failure.
Muscle relaxant
A muscle relaxant is a drug which affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics...
through neuromuscular blockade
Neuromuscular-blocking drug
Neuromuscular-blocking drugs block neuromuscular transmission at the neuromuscular junction, causing paralysis of the affected skeletal muscles. This is accomplished either by acting presynaptically via the inhibition of acetylcholine synthesis or release or by acting postsynaptically at the...
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It is excreted entirely through the kidneys and therefore should not be used in patients with renal failure.