Which drug is used specifically to treat Malignant Hyperthermia, a rare but life-threatening reaction to Succinylcholine?
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Correct answer: Dantrolene
Dantrolene is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia. It works by binding to the ryanodine receptor (RyR1) in skeletal muscle, blocking the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and stopping the hypermetabolic state.
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