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What is another name for Decamethonium? A Look at Syncurine and C10

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First introduced in 1948, Decamethonium was a pioneering neuromuscular blocking agent for surgical anesthesia. It is most commonly known by its former brand name, Syncurine, and the shorthand C10. The drug was pivotal in the evolution of muscle relaxants but was ultimately replaced by safer, more controllable alternatives.