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How can vancomycin affect the action of succinylcholine during or directly after surgery?

Name: How can vancomycin affect the action of succinylcholine during or directly after surgery?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:05:16.543Z

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Vancomycin administered during or directly after surgery can enhance and prolong the neuromuscular blockade caused by concurrently used succinylcholine.

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Vancomycin 500mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion vialsBowmed Ibisqus Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 3Document updated 1 August 2022

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