ADENOCARD INJECTION -PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is ADENOCARD INJECTION -PRE-FILLED SYRINGE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ADENOCARD INJECTION -PRE-FILLED SYRINGE 3MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 1, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ADENOCARD INJECTION -PRE-FILLED SYRINGE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Closest Matches
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What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02145820
Strength
3MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
ADENOSINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-04-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ADENOCARD INJECTION -PRE-FILLED SYRINGE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
5MG · DIN 02296489
1MG · DIN 02296470
0.5MG · DIN 02296462
3MG · DIN 02331667
50MG · DIN 02241630
50MG · DIN 02402882
25MG · DIN 02402874
5MG · DIN 02175983
1MG · DIN 02175991
0.5MG · DIN 02243144
5MG · DIN 02176009
45MG · DIN 02553600