Beta-adrenoceptor blockade and suxamethonium-induced rise in plasma potassium.
The effects of beta-adrenergic blockade on the suxamethonium-induced rise in arterial plasma potassium were studied in patients who presented for open heart surgery. No potentiation of the immediate rise in plasma potassium was observed.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood*; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013390:Succinylcholine; D011188:Potassium