Definition
The initial metabolite of succinylcholine (SCh), succinylmonocholine, produces a tranisent negative chronotropic effect through its stimulation of sinus node muscarinic receptors. Repeated dosing or infusions of SCh may lead to bradycardia that is appropriately treated with atropine.
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I Yasuda, T Hirano, K Amaha, H Fudeta, S Obara Chronotropic effects of succinylcholine and succinylmonocholine on the sinoatrial node. Anesthesiology: 1982, 57(4);289-92
