Pancuronium Bromide Benefits & Uses

Pancuronium Bromide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anesthesia

Pancuronium Bromide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pancuronium Bromide Related Warnings

Is the use of Pancuronium Bromide safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Pancuronium Bromide during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Pancuronium Bromide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Pancuronium Bromide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Pancuronium Bromide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pancuronium Bromide on the Kidneys?

Pancuronium Bromide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pancuronium Bromide on the Liver?

Pancuronium Bromide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pancuronium Bromide on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Pancuronium Bromide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Pancuronium Bromide with Other Drugs

Pancuronium Bromide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Pancuronium Bromide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pancuronium Bromide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Dehydration
Muscle Spasms
Kidney Disease
Hyperthermia
Liver Disease
Obesity
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Pancuronium Bromide

Is this Pancuronium Bromide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pancuronium Bromide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pancuronium Bromide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pancuronium Bromide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Pancuronium Bromide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pancuronium Bromide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pancuronium Bromide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pancuronium Bromide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pancuronium Bromide

Taking Pancuronium Bromide and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

See all substitutes for Pancuronium Bromide

Neocuron Injection - ₹35
Panuron Injection - ₹20
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Pancuronium Bromide 2 Mg Injection - ₹21

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 981-982

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 353

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pavulon® (pancuronium bromide)

Pancuronium Bromide 2 Mg Injection