Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 28, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2019-03-28

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

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION SINGLE DOSE

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

2MG · DIN 02423774

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AJ-CISATRACURIUM

AGILA JAMP CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 02408856

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION MULTI-DOSE

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

2MG · DIN 02423782

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

2MG · DIN 02406519

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION USP MULTIDOSE

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02408813

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION (PRESERVATIVE-FREE)

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

2MG · DIN 02406527

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02425718

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CISATRACURIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons