Neuromuscular blocking Drug
Non-depolarizing action
Rapid onset (within one circulation time)
Short duration, suitable for infusion
Rapid metabolism to inactive products
Antagonized by cholinesterase inhibitors
Actions confined to the NMJ
Not transferred across the placenta or blood-brain barrier
No local or systemic side-effects
Compatibility with other drugs and solutions
Long shelf life without refrigeration
Cheap
Made by chemical synthesis
Sterilizable
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