Pancuronium Bromide (AstraZeneca) TM
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Active ingredients: pancuronium
Pack: Pancuronium Bromide (AstraZeneca) 4 mg/2 mL injection, 50 x 2 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ASTRAZENECA PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 4mg/2mL injection BP ampouleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDIACTIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY 1991: 1. As an adjunct to surgical anaesthesia to induce skeletal muscle relaxation to facilitate operative manipulations. The necessary conditions for intubation can be achieved with pancuronium bromide alone or following suxamethonium. 2. Pancuronium bromide is also indicated to promote mechanical ventilation by reducing or eliminating spontaneous breathing effort in intensive care patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2mL x 50 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pancuronium
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
