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Pavulon Active Ingredients: Pancuronium Representative Names: Pavulon What is pancuronium injection? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with pancuronium? What side effects may I notice from receiving pancuronium? What should I watch for while taking pancuronium? Where can I keep my medicine? What is pancuronium injection? (Back to top) PANCURONIUM (Pavulon®) is a muscle relaxant. It relaxes muscles during surgery or before investigational procedures. Generic pancuronium injections are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •asthma or breathing difficulties •dehydration •heart disease •kidney disease •lung disease •muscle weakness •other chronic illness •an unusual or allergic reaction to pancuronium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Pancuronium is for injection or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with pancuronium? (Back to top) •calcium salts •capreomycin •certain antibiotics given by injection •edrophonium •heart medicine such as digoxin •magnesium salts •medicines for pain •medicines to control heart rhythm •neostigmine, or pyridostigmine •polymyxin B •procaine •propranolol •water pills Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from receiving pancuronium? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •chest pain •fever •pain, redness, swelling or irritation at the injection site •shortness of breath, wheezing •unusual muscle weakness or tiredness Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •flushing (reddening of skin) •rash, itching What should I watch for while taking pancuronium? (Back to top) You will be carefully monitored for side effects while you receive pancuronium, and for some time afterwards. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of reach of children. Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused injection solution. Last Updated:01/01/2001 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.