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M MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEMM03 MUSCLE RELAXANTS
This group comprises peripherally, centrally and directly acting muscle relaxants.
See also G04BD - Drugs for urinary frequency and incontinence.
M03A MUSCLE RELAXANTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING AGENTS
This group comprises peripherally acting muscle relaxants such as curare alkaloids and suxamethonium.
The drugs in this group are mainly used together with anesthetics.
| As for other drugs used in general anesthesia (see N01A), no DDDs have been established in this group because the doses used vary substantially. |
M03AA Curare alkaloids
M03AB Choline derivatives
M03AC Other quaternary ammonium compounds
Sugammadex indicated for reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium or vecuronium is classified in V03AB - Antidotes.
M03AX Other muscle relaxants, peripherally acting agents
Botulinum toxin used e.g. for treatment of blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and migraine is classified in this group.
Last updated: 2024-01-26