Permanently Discontinued

BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 6, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products

Affected strength50MG

Last updated2017-12-06

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

BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJ 50MG/ML

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00786594

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

BRETYLATE INJ 50MG/ML

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

50MG · DIN 00519243

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02185377

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-12-06

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2020-04-01

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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