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flaxedil Meaning
flaxedil (n)
neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
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neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
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Flaxedil, also known as gallamine triethiodide, is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that is used to produce intense, prolonged neuromuscular blockade.
Flaxedil is typically administered intravenously, and its effects typically peak within 2-5 minutes and last for about 30-60 minutes.
Flaxedil is used to facilitate endotracheal intubation, as well as to provide muscle relaxation during surgery and other medical procedures.
Flaxedil is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug or its components, as well as in patients with myasthenia gravis.
