Acute Porphyria Drugs

M03AC01 - Pancuronium

Probably not porphyrinogenic
PNP

Rationale
Non-CYP dependent metabolism. Two references consider it (probably) safe. Porphyrinogenic in rat model.
Chemical description
Aminosteroide muscle relaxant used in surgery and during orthopedic measures. Partly metabolised in the liver, partly excreted in unchanged form.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
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References
# Citation details PubMed ID
1. Induction of anaesthesia with etomidate in a patient with acute intermittent porphyria.
Famewo CE. Can Anaesth Soc J. 1985 Mar; 32(2):171-3.
3986654
Porphyria Drug Lists
2. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
3. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Tradenames

Pancuronium bromide · Pavulon Pancuronium · Pancuroniumbromid · Pavulon Pancuronium Pancuronium Bromuro Pancuronio Pancuronium Pavulon Pancuronium
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