Pancuronium Bromide and Pepcid AC Maximum Strength

• Generic Name: pancuronium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Production of skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery after general anesthesia has been induced.

Facilitation of endotracheal intubation; however, a neuromuscular blocking agent with a rapid onset of action (e.g., succinylcholine, rocuronium) generally preferred in emergency situations when rapid intubation is required.

Also used to facilitate mechanical ventilation in the ICU; however, manufacturer states insufficient data available to support dosage recommendations for such use. Whenever neuromuscular blocking agents are used in the ICU, consider benefits versus risks of such therapy and assess patients frequently to determine need for continued paralysis. (See Intensive Care Setting under Cautions.)

Compared with other neuromuscular blocking agents, pancuronium has a slow onset and long duration of action; therefore, not appropriate for emergency intubation but may be used for other indications (e.g., mechanical ventilation in the ICU) in which rapid onset and short duration of action are not as important.

Because of prominent vagolytic effects, generally should not be used in patients with preexisting tachycardia or in patients who cannot tolerate an increase in heart rate (e.g., those with cardiovascular disease).

• Generic Name: famotidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Heartburn Relief, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.

Pepcid AC Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.