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A 27-year-old man with no significant medical history undergoes elective hernia repair under general anaesthesia. Shortly after induction, he develops generalised muscle rigidity, a rapid rise in body temperature, tachycardia, and hypercapnia. Arterial blood gas analysis shows metabolic acidosis and elevated creatine kinase levels.
Which agent is most likely responsible for this complication?