PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 2MG/ML 2 MG
PANCURONIUM BROMIDE : 2 MG · DIN 02080028 · HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
Health Canada status: CANCELLED POST MARKET
What is PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 2MG/ML?
PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 2MG/ML 2 MG contains PANCURONIUM BROMIDE : 2 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02080028, held by HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC, supplied as SOLUTION for INTRAVENOUS administration. Health Canada currently lists it as cancelled post market, status dated 29-Nov-2018. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 2MG/ML used for?
Adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation and induce skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery; facilitates management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02080028 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 2MG/ML |
| Generic / active ingredient | PANCURONIUM BROMIDE : 2 MG |
| Manufacturer | HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC |
| Strength | 2 MG |
| Dosage form | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | M03AC01 PANCURONIUM |
| AHFS class | 12:20.20 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
| Status date | 29-Nov-2018 |
| Original market date | 1995-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
IV use only. Adults: Initial 0.06-0.1 mg/kg for intubation. Maintenance: 0.01 mg/kg increments. Dosage must be individualized. Monitoring with peripheral nerve stimulator advised.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Store under refrigeration (2° - 8°C).
How is it supplied?
2 mg/mL in 2 mL and 4 mL single dose ampoules; 1 mg/mL in 5 mL and 10 mL multiple dose fliptop vials.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pancuronium or bromide ion; pregnant and lactating women; newborn infants (less than 1 month old) due to benzyl alcohol content.
Warnings and precautions
Administer only by experienced clinicians. Facilities for intubation and respiratory support must be available. Extreme caution in myasthenia gravis and Eaton-Lambert syndrome.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code M03AC01 PANCURONIUM. 0 of 6 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANCURONIUM BROMIDE - LIQ IV 1MG/ML | 1 MG | SOLUTION | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | CANCELLED PRE MARKET | DIN 02169622 |
| PANCURONIUM BROMIDE - LIQ IV 2MG/ML | 2 MG | SOLUTION | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | CANCELLED PRE MARKET | DIN 02169630 |
| PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 1MG/ML | 1 MG | SOLUTION | HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02078570 |
| PAVULON INJ 1MG/ML | 1 MG | LIQUID | ORGANON CANADA LTD LTEE | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00466913 |
| PAVULON INJ 2MG/ML | 2 MG | LIQUID | ORGANON CANADA LTD LTEE | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00263834 |
Who else supplies PANCURONIUM worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. PANCURONIUM appears in 3 registered pack listings across 2 markets, published on 2 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.