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thiotepa · Medicine question

How does thiotepa affect the action of succinylcholine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Thiotepa can prolong succinylcholine’s action by 5–15 minutes through inhibition of plasma pseudocholinesterase.

Sources for this answer

Thiotepa Riemser 15 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionEsteve Pharmaceuticals (formerly Intrapharm Laboratories) · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 2Document updated 27 September 2023

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