Which drugs cause malignant hyperthermia?
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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) occurs in approximately 1 in 100,000 adults receiving anesthetics, but the underlying genetic susceptibility may be far more common. This rare, but potentially fatal, pharmacogenetic disorder is triggered by a limited number of specific drugs. Knowing which drugs cause malignant hyperthermia is critical for patient safety during surgery.