Agents that paralyze skeletal muscle by simple competitive inhibition of acetylcholine at muscle receptor sites are called

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Depolarizing agents bind to acetylcholine receptors and cause a sustained postsynaptic membrane depolarization.By preventing repolarization of the nerve ending,the postsynaptic ending becomes refractory and unexcitable,resulting in flaccid muscles.At the present time,succinylcholine is the only available agent in this class.Nondepolarizing agents produce paralysis and muscle weakness by competing with acetylcholine for binding at the acetylcholine receptors.

Agents That Paralyze Skeletal Muscle by Simple Competitive Inhibition of Acetylcholine