Application

Tubocurarine hydrochloride pentahydrate has been used as a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (Ach) inhibitor in myotubes, muscle and as neuromuscular junction blocker in zebra fish embryos.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tubocurarine is a muscle relaxant and a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. It can induce neuromuscular blocking.

Features and Benefits

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Preparation Note

Tubocurarine hydrochloride pentahydrate is soluble in water at 50 mg/ml (with heat as required) and yields a clear to slightly hazy, colorless to yellow solution. It is also soluble in methanol and ethanol.