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Pipecuronium bromide


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Overview

Overview

Pipecuronium (Arduan) is a bisquaternary aminosteroid muscle relaxant which acts at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of the neuromuscular junction. It is the most potent neuromuscular blocking agent of the aminosteroid class.


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