Pancuronium Br (Pancuronium Br)
Overview of Pancuronium Br
Pancuronium is a competitive neuromuscular blocking agent used during surgical procedures. Chemically Pancuronium (Br) is identified as 1,1-[3,17-bis (acetyloxy) androstane-2,16-diyl] bis (1-methylpiperidinium) dibromide. It has two acetylcholine like molecules in 2-3 and 16-17 positions on the steroid nucleus. Pancuronium (Br) is prepared by chemical synthesis. Pancuronium (Br) is administered parentrally.
Indication of Pancuronium Br
Pancuronium Br is primarily indicated in conditions like Induce neuromuscular blokage, Muscle relaxation (long duration) during intensive care, Muscle relaxation (long duration) for surgery and intubation.
Contraindication of Pancuronium Br
Pancuronium (Br) is contraindicated in conditions like Anuria.
Side Effects of Pancuronium Br
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pancuronium (Br) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tachycardia, Hypertension.
Precautions of Pancuronium Br
Exercise caution in pre-existing pulmonary, liver or kidney diseases. Avoid over dosage of pancuronium bromide.