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LIST OF VITAL

ESSENTIAL AND

NECESSARY

DRUGS AND 2015 MEDICAL SUNDRIES

FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

INSTITUTIONS

Sixth Edition

STANDARDS & REGULATION DIVISION JAMAICA

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CONTENTS CONTENTS Contd. Page Preface 5-6 Page Information on Hospitals and Health Centres 7 Explanatory Notes 8 Medical Sundries 69-73 Prescription Writing 9-10 Dental Supplies 74 Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension 11-12 Radiotherapy – Diagnostic Agents 75 Algorithm for Management of Type 2 Diabetes 13-14 Raw Materials 76 List of Drugs Designated for NHF 15-17 List of Drugs Designated for JADEP 18 VOLUME11 – SPECIALIST LIST 77

VOLUME 1 – GENERAL LIST 19 CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS SECTION 1. Cardiovascular System 78 CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS SECTION 2. Central Nervous System 79 SECTION 1. Cardiovascular System 20-24 SECTION 3. Dermatology 80 SECTION 2. Central Nervous System 25-30 SECTION 4. Endocrine System 80 SECTION 3. Dermatology 31-33 SECTION 5. Gastro-intestinal System 81 SECTION 4. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx 34-35 SECTION 6. Infections 81 SECTION 5. Endocrine System 36-38 SECTION 7. Malignant Disease and SECTION 6. Gastro-intestinal System 39-40 Immunosuppression 82 SECTION 7. Infections 41-46 SECTION 8. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases 83 SECTION 8. Malignant Disease and SECTION 9. Ophthalmology 83 Immunosuppression 47-49 SECTION 10. Genito-Urinary Tract Disorders 84 SECTION 9. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases 50-51 SECTION 11. Respiratory System 84 SECTION 10. Nutrition and Blood 52-54 SECTION 12. Anaesthesia 85 SECTION 11. Ophthalmology 55-56 SECTION 13. Renal Disease 86-87 SECTION 12. Genito-Urinary Tract Disorders 57-59 SECTION 13. Respiratory System 60-63 SECTION 14. Vaccines and Related Products 64 Guidelines for Donation of Pharmaceuticals 89-91 SECTION 15. Anaesthesia 65-67 VEN List Request Form 92-93 SECTION 16. Antidotes and Other Drug Report Form 94-96 Substances Used in Poisoning 68 Index to Chapters 97-114

PREFACE This Edition has been divided into two volumes. Volume I is the list of medicines needed for The Vital, Essential and Necessary List of drugs, medical sundries and raw materials is treatment of priority conditions that are for general use. Volume II lists medicines for Jamaica’s Essential drug list. This sixth edition, as did previous editions, reflects the policy of conditions for which specialized diagnostic or monitoring facilities, and/or specialist training the Jamaican Ministry of Health, for the appropriate procurement and use of safe drugs and and care are required, and will only be available upon special request. sundry items in public institutions. Embracing the viewpoint of the World Health Organization of the identification of such drugs as an element of the National Drug Policy, the “VEN” This Edition contains: system of classification for drugs and medical supplies serves to assist in the rational use of The lists of drugs designated for use in the Jamaica Drugs for the Elderly and the these items. National Health Fund Programmes Algorithms for Treatment of Hypertension and Diabetes The rational use of drugs integrates two key principles: A sample Drug Report Form, for submission of information on adverse drug 1. Use of drugs supported by scientific data on safety, efficacy and compliance. reaction, drug quality and drug efficacy 2. Cost effective use of drugs within the constraints of the health system Guidelines for prescription writing Guidelines for the donation of pharmaceuticals and related goods Whereas this revised edition provides the physician significantly broader prescribing options A VEN List Drugs Request Form for applications for additions, deletions or in terms of the actual number of new drugs added, a rational approach to prescribing, review of specific items dispensing and use should always be a guiding principle. The efforts of the members of the Central Drug and Therapeutics Committee, the participants The list of products has been classified in pharmacological and therapeutic groupings, and in the seminars and consultants who submitted comments on specific therapeutic groups of categorized as Vital (V), essential (E) and Necessary (N) according to the following drugs, are acknowledged with thanks. definitions. Please send comments and queries on the VEN List to the Central Drug and Therapeutics Vital Committee, through the Director of Standards and Regulation Division, Ministry of Health. Drugs or (Medical Supplies) that are potentially lifesaving or which are considered the drug of choice or ‘first line’ items in their respective therapeutic categories STANDARDS AND REGULATION DIVISION Ministry of Health Essential November 2015 Drugs or (Medical Supplies), which are effective against less severe, but nevertheless significant forms of illnesses, or which provide important ‘back-up’ for vital items. They include The Central Drug and Therapeutics Committee ‘second line’ items. Director, Standards and Regulation Division, MOH (Chairman) Director, Health Promotion and Health Protection, MOH Necessary Director, Family Health, MOH Termed ‘Non-Essential’ in some countries, this group of drugs is used for minor, or self- Director, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs Department, MOH limiting illnesses, and those which have a comparatively high cost for additional therapeutic Director, Pharmacy Services, MOH value. It includes drugs which are prescribed but which provide useful alternative therapy. Scientific Officers, MOH Regional Technical Directors As in other Editions, this List is a compilation based on recommendations from various Regional Pharmacists categories of health practitioners in all four Health Regions. The Central Drug and Medical Officer of Health (one from each (Health Region) Therapeutics Committee with the input of representatives from various categories of health Consultant Microbiologist National Public Health Laboratory care teams made final selections after cost-benefit analyses and review of therapeutic Government Chemist advances. Director, Pharmacy Services, University Hospital of the West Indies Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Jamaica The list is not static. The Central Drugs and Therapeutics Committee will continually review Matron, Kingston Public Hospital recommendations for changes in response to institutional Drugs and Therapeutics Committees and in light of new trends in therapy.

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INFORMATION ON HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTRES EXPLANATORY NOTES

Service Delivery of the Public Health Care System is managed by four (4) 1. The column headed “Category” indicates the classification of the products Regional Health Authorities. There are two hundred sixty nine (269) health as Vital (V), Essential (E) or Necessary (N). institutions which comprise twenty-five (25) hospitals and two hundred forty 2. The Column headed “Institution” reflects the type of institution in and above which the product is designated for stocking, dispensing and use. So that: four (244) health centres. o Where a type of health centre appears under the Institution

column, the product may be used in that type of Primary Hospitals are categorised as Types A, B, C, Specialist and Community Care institution and upwards. Example: “Dist” means for use in hospitals. The number of each type is as follows: district health centres up to Type A hospitals. Type A 03 o Where a letter appears under the Institution column the Type B 06 product is designated for use in that type of hospital and Type C 08 upwards. Example: “C” means for use in Type C through to Type Specialist 06 A hospitals. Community 02 o Where a specific institution, out-patient clinic or unit is named, the product is designated for use in that The specialist hospitals are: institution/clinic/unit only. 1. Bellevue - Mental Health care ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 2. Bustamante - Paediatric care BVH Bellevue Hospital 3. Hope Institute - Oncology care BHC Bustamante Hospital for Children 4. Sir John Golding NCH National Chest Hospital Rehabilitation Centre - Rehabilitative care for physically VJH Victoria Jubilee Hospital challenged patients and paraplegics RU Renal Unit HCl Hydrochloride 5. National Chest - Cardio-thoracic care Inj. Injection 6. Victoria Jubilee - Obstetrics & Gynaecology care Susp. Suspension Tabs. Tablets Public Health Centres by classification and allocation are indicated below: Oint. Ointment Community (Comm): 158 (formerly Types 1 & 2) Co. Compound District (Dist): 65 (formerly Type 3) Soln. Solution Parish (Par): 11 (formerly Types 3 in parish capitals & 4) Neb. Nebulization Comprehensive (Comp): 8 (Formerly Type 5) * Location specified at the end of the section Rural Maternity Clinic (RMC): 2 ¤ Restricted use; Consultant’s or Registrar’s authorization required, A Health Department is located in each parish and the office of the Medical supported by C&S Tests where applicable Officer of Health is situated there. This department is responsible for º Drugs in categories “E” and “N” will only be available on special supplies of vaccines and related products for the parish. request - Available as Raw Material for manufacturing © Controlled Drugs/Narcotics; appropriate storage measures required SR Sustained Release

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Prescription Writing - Prescriptions for controlled drugs must state the total quantity of the [Pharmacy Regulation 20; Food and Drug Regulation 51(4)] drug to be dispensed. - Prescriptions for controlled drugs can only be written by licensed prescribers. Prescribing of medicines should only be done when necessary and in - The names of drugs and related preparations must be written in all cases should be subject to a risk-benefit analysis. full, not abbreviated. - The units of measure, microgram and nanogram, should be written Prescriptions for drugs or poison should be written clearly, in ink and in full. Latin abbreviations for directions for use are acceptable. should include the following: - Unofficial abbreviations can be misinterpreted and should therefore not be used. a. The date of the prescription. - Avoid the unnecessary use of decimal points. E.g. 50 mg not 50.0 b. The name and address of the person for whom the prescription is issued mg, 1G not 1.0 G, 500 mg not 0.5 G, 200 micrograms not 0.2 mg. and health records registration number. Where the use of a decimal is unavoidable a zero is to be placed c. The name and quantity of the drug prescribed using the generic name. before the decimal point when no other number is present, E.g. 0.8 d. The name and address of the practitioner prescribing the drug. ml not .8ml e. Adequate directions for use given with the prescription, and if that - When prescribing for infants, dose should preferably be calculated prescription is to be repeated, the number of times and intervals of time using the weight of the child rather than the age. See formula at which it may be repeated; below. f. The usual legible signature of the prescriber in ink. g. The name and registration number of the prescriber should either patient’s weight in kg X adult dose clearly written or stamped. 72 h. The name and address of the person receiving the prescription, if given verbally. i. Where the prescription is given by a registered dentist … the words “for dental treatment only” … as the case may require.

The following guidelines are applicable, and when used can minimize errors: - The age of children 12 years and under must be stated. - The dose, frequency and duration of medicines should be stated.

A minimum dose interval is to be given in cases where preparations

are to be used “as needed”.

- Suitable quantities of dermatological preparations should be stated. - Prescriptions for controlled drugs should be written for a maximum duration of two (2) weeks without repeats. A new prescription must be written each time the patient requires the drug.

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TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION HYPERTENSION IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS Principles of Hypertension Treatment Without TOD Management Plan Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of the management of the patient with BP (mm Hg) hypertension* Lifestyle Modification (Non-pharmacological interventions e.g. Majority of patients will require two to reach goal Pre-Hypertension Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet 120-139/80-89. Stage 1 Lifestyle Modification. Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension6 140�159/90-99 If BP>140/9010 for > 6 months, initiate drug therapy with DIURETIC.. Lifestyle Modification Stage 2 THIAZIDE DIURETIC, ACEI >160/100 Follow-up monthly.

Not at Goal (<140/90 mmHg) Special Management Plan Continue Lifestyle Modification Situations BP (mm Hg) Stage 2 + TOD THIAZIDE DIURETIC, ACEI Initiate Drug Therapy >160/100 Follow-up weekly. Diabetes ACEI, THIAZIDE DIURETIC,, BB, CCB, ARB. Goal BP <130/80 (Low dose ASA recommended >40yrs. unless BP very high). Hypertension Hypertension in without TOD Special Situations Chronic Kidney (b.d), ACEI, ARB. Disease Goal BP <130/80 Stage 1 Stage 2 See Table Page 12 Hypertension Hypertension Target Organ Damage Congestive Furosemide10, ACEI11, BB (in the elderly introduce Beta- 140-159/90 -99 mm Hg >160/>100 mm Hg (TOD) Cardiac Failure blocker after is controlled ) Thiazide -type diuretic7 2 Drug Combinations for most. Diabetes (CCF) Aldosterone Antagonist12. Chronic Kidney Disease for most. Thiazide diuretic7, plus ARB Pregnancy Refer to High Risk Ante Natal Clinic. May consider ACEI8, Cardiac Failure Or Methyl Dopa9,, BB, ACEI8 Avoid ACEI. Methyl Dopa, Hydralazine, BB BB, ARB ARB Pregnancy Elderly Elderly( > 60) Avoid prolonged NSAID use. Decrease dosage of anti-ypertensives if renal impairment.. Caution: Postural hypotension. Not at Goal Blood Pressure (<140/90 mmHg) Chronic Pain Avoid prolonged NSAID. (<130/80 mmHg for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease) 10 – administer twice daily for anti-hypertensive effect but large doses (80 mg and greater) of this or Metolazone (5-20 mg) are often required for patients who also have renal impairment; discourage usage in the evenings to Optimize dosages or add additional drugs until goal blood pressure is achieved. minimize nocturia Consider consultation with medical specialist. 11 - Should be given to all patients in cardiac failure 6Modification of Algorithm for Treatment of Hypertension, JNC7 12 – Usage is contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function 7Drug of first choice in hypertension; 8 Drug of first choice in patients with diabetes 9Women only

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Mana gement of Type 2 Diabetes

Refer to Dietitian/ Nutritionist Combination Therapy ↑ Physical Frequently used or well studied activity Diabetes Sulphonylurea + Metformin Sulphonylurea + TZD education Consider Sulphonylurea + Acarbose TZD + Metformin pharmacotherapy Glinide + Metformin Less frequently used and/or less well studied Sulphonylurea + Metformin + TZD Glycaemi Sulphonylurea + Metformin + c goals not Acarbose Very symptomatic Monotherapy achieved Severe Metformin (esp. if hyperglycaemia obese) Ketosis Sulphonylurea Glycaemic goals not Unrecognized TZD achieved type 1 Acarbose Resolutio *Pregnancy n of acute Glinide Low-dose symptom s or combination Add basal insulin delivery therapy can also be NPH at bedtime used Glargine at any time Premixed insulin at

Insulin dinner or BD

Intermediate + short

acting BID Glycaemic goals Multiple (3 or more) not achieved injections Continue Premixed insulin BD Metformin or TZD

Modified from American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 1995;18:1510-1518. *Pregnancy in woman with preexisting diabetes.

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List of Drugs Subsidized Under the List of Drugs Subsidized Under the National Health Fund /Ipatropium National Health Fund Contd. Cardiovascular Contd. Arthritis Salmeterol/Fluticasone Cardiovascular Contd. Nicotinic Acid CR Adalimumab Tiotropium Benzathine Benzyl Penicillin Acematicin Nifedipine Retard Azathioprine Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Bisoprolol/HCTZ Nitroglycerin Celecoxib Candesartan Penicillin V Potassium Deflazacort Dutasteride Candesartan/HCTZ Pentoxifylline Diclofenac potassium Finasteride Captopril Pentoxifylline + oxpentoxifylline Diclofenac sodium Captopril/HCTZ Perindopril Diclofenac + B1, B6, B12 Perindopril/ Etanercept Clopidogrel Perindopril/Indapamide Etoricoxib Cancer Clopidogrel + Potassium Chloride Flubiprofen Anastrozole Pravastatin Hydroxychloroquin sulphate Bicalutamide Digoxin Conjugated Estrogen Diosmin Quinapril Indomethacin Cyclophosphamide Diosmin + Hesperidin Ramipril Infliximab Cypreterone Dipyridamole Ramipril/HCTZ Ketoprofen Docetaxel Dipyridamole + Aspirin /Clopamide/Dihydroergocristine Leflunomide Doxorubicin Enalapril Rosuvastatin Meloxicam Exemastane Enalapril/HCTZ Simvastatin Methotrexate Fluorouracil Spironolactone Naproxen Flutamide Ezetimibe Telmisartan Piroxicam Goserelin Ezetimibe +Simvastatin Telmisartan/HCTZ Prednisolone Letrozole Ticagrelor Prednisone Leuprolide Fluvastatin Trimetazidine Sulindac Methotrexate Fosinopril Valsartan Paclitaxel Fosinopril/HCTZ Valsartan/HCTZ Tramadol + Paracetamol Tamoxifen Frusemide Gemfibrozil Vinpocetine Cardiovascular Asthma Hydralazine Zinc Hyaluronate gel Aspirin Beclomethasone Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Warfarin Amlodipine Budesonide Indapamide SR Amlodipine + Deflazacort Irbesartan Amlodipine + Atorvaststin Diabetes hydrobromide Amlodipine + Lisinopril Acarbose Fluticasone Isosorbide Dinitrate Amlodipine + Valsartan Ketanserin Amlodipine + HCTZ Glibenclamide micronised Formoterol/Budesonide Lacidipine Atenolol Ipratropium Bromide Lisinopril Atenolol/Chlorthalidone Montelukast Lisinopril/HCTZ Atenolol/Nifedipine Glimepiride + Metformin Prednisolone Losartan Atrovaststin CR Prednisone Losartan/HCTZ Bendrofluazide Insulin Aspartame Salbutamol Lovastastin Bendrofluazide/Reserpine Insulin Aspartame + Insulin Salbutamol/Beclomethasone

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List of Drugs Subsidized Under the List of Drugs Provided by the National Health Fund Contd. Glaucoma Contd. Jamaica Drugs for the Elderly Dorzolamide Programme Diabetes Contd. Dorzolamide + Toimolol Insulin Glargine Latonoprost Arthirtis High Insulin Glulisine Latonoprost + Diclofenac 50mg Simvastatin Tablets 10mg, 20mg Insulin Isophane Diclofenac SR Tablets 75mg Pravastatin Tablets 10mg, 20mg Insulin Lispro Pilocarpine Ibuprofen 400mg Tafluprost Insulin Lisopro + Insulin Protamine Meloxicam Tablets 7.5mg, 15mg Hypertension &/or Cardiac Conditions Timolol Insulin Regular Amlodipine Tablets 5mg, 10mg Insulin Regular + Insulin Isophane (70/30) Travoprost Travoprost/Timolol Asthma Aspirin tablets 81mg Metformin Beclomethasone Inhaler 50mcg/dose Atenolol Tablets 50mg, 100mg Metformin/Glibenclamide Unoprostone Salbutamol Inhaler 100mcg Bendrofluazide Tablets 2.5mg, 5mg Pioglitizone Psychiatry Salbutamol tablets 4mg Bendrofluazide 5mg/Reserpine 0.15mg Sitagliptin Benztropine Loratidine tablet 10mg(adjunct) Tablets (Combezide B) Sitagliptin + Metformin Captopril Tablets 25mg. 50mg Vildagliptin Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Digoxin Tablets 0.25mg Vildagliptin + Metformin Terazosin Tablets 1mg, 2mg, 5mg, 10mg Enalapril Tablets 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Finasteride Tablets 5mg Frusemide Tablets 40mg Epilepsy Indapamide SR Tablets 1.5mg Carbamazepine Diabetes Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets 10mg Divalproex sodium Divalproex Glibenclamide Tablets 5mg Losartan Tablets 25mg, 50mg Gliclazide tablets 80mg Methyldopa Tablets 250mg, 500mg Glicalzide MR Tablets 30mg Nifedipine SR Tablets 20mg Insulin Glargine Injection 100u/ml Perindopril/Indapamide Tablets 2mg/0.625 Insulin Isophane Injection 100u/ml Potassium Chloride Tablets 600mg Phenobarbital Insulin Regular Injection 100u/ml Trimetazidine Tablets 20mg Lamotrigine Insulin 70:30 Injection 100u/ml Lithium Carbonate Sodium Metformin Tablets 500mg Psychotic Conditions Oxcarbazepine Metformin XR Tablets 500mg Amitriptyline Tablets 25mg Valprioc Acid Benztropine Tablets 2mg Glaucoma Carbamazepine CR Tablets 200mg, 400mg Acetazolamide Tablets 250mg Fluoxetine Tablets 20mg Risperdone Eye Drops 0.25% Haloperidol Tablets 5mg Glaucoma Canabis Sativa Eye Drops 0.1% tabletsm 25mg Acetazolamide Sodium valproate Pilocarpine Eye Drops 2% 4% Oral drops 20mg/ml Betaxolol Topiramate Timolol Eye Drops 0.25%, 0.5% Brimatoprost Vascular Conditions Trihexyphenidyl Pentoxifylline Tablets 400mg Brimonidine/Timolol Venlafaxine Diosmin / Hesperidin Tablets 500mg Brinzolamide Ziprasidone Vinpocetine Forte Tablets 10mg Brinzolamide + Timolol Zuclopenthixol Canabis Sativa

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SECTION 1

1. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

1.1 DIURETICS VOLUME 1

Furosemide Tablets 40 mg V Dist LIST OF DRUGS Furosemide Injection 10 mg/ ml V C Furosemide Paediatric Liquid 1 mg/ml V C FOR GENERAL USE HydrochlorothiazideTablets 25 mg V Dist Indapamide SR Tablets 1.5 mg E Dist & Metolazone Tablets 5 mg N C MEDICAL SUNDRIES Spironolactone Tablets 25 mg V Dist

1.2 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES

Digoxin Tablets 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg V Dist Digoxin Injection 0.25 mg/ ml V C Digoxin Elixir 0.05 mg/ml V C

1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS

1.3.1 Class 1B

Lignocaine HCl Inj.10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml V C

1.3.2 Class 2(Beta - Blocking Drugs)

Atenolol Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg V Dist

Esmolol Injection 10mg/ml V B

Metaprolol Tablets 50 mg, 100mg V C

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1.3 ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC DRUGS CONTD. 1.7 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS 1.3.3 Class 3 Injection 50 mg/ml V ¤* 1.7.1 Nitrates Amiodarone Tablet 100mg V ¤* Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets 10 mg V Dist Adenosine Injection 6mg/2ml V ¤* Glyceryl Trinitrate Tablets 600 mcg V Dist Glyceryl Trinitrate Injection 5 mg/ml V C 1.3.4 Class 4 (Calcium ) Verapamil Tablets 80mg, 160 mg E Dist 1.7.2 Blockers Verapamil Injection 2.5 mg/ml V C Amlodipine Tablets 5mg, 10mg E Dist

Diltiazem Tablets 60 mg, N C 1.4 ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE THERAPY Nifedipine SR Tabs. 10mg, 20 mg V Dist

1.4.1 Vasodilators

Hydralazine Tablets 25 mg V Dist Hydralazine Injection 20 mg V Dist 1.7.3 Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Drugs See Specialist List: Section 1.1 See Section 1.3.2 Carvedilol Tablets 6.25 mg, 12.5mg, 25mg N Par

Labetalol Injection 5 mg/ml V C 1.4.2 Centrally Acting Alpha-Agonist Metoprolol Injection 1 mg/ml N C Bendrofluazide 5mg/Reserpine 0.15mg E Dist Tablets

Methyldopa Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist

See Specialist List: Section 1.2 1.8 SYMPATHOMIMETICS 1.5 ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS

Captopril Tablets12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg V Dist Injection 0.1% V Dist Enalapril Tablets 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg V Dist Injection 12.5 mg, 250 mg V C Injection 40 mg/ml V C 1.6 ANGIOTENSIN II ANTAGONIST Injection 30 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml V Dist Injection 10mg/ml V C Losartan Tablets 25 mg, 50 mg E Dist Valsartan Tablets 80mg, 160mg, 320mg N Dist

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1.9 ANTI-COAGULANTAND ANTI-PLATELET DRUGS 1.12 FIBRINOLYTIC

Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets 81mg V Dist Streptokinase Injection 1,500,000 Units V C Clopidogrel Tablets 75 mg V Dist Dipyridamole Tablets 25 mg, 75mg E Dist See Specialist List Section 1.6 Enoxaparin Injection 20 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml, V C 80 mg/ml 1.13 OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS Injection 5,000 U/ml, 10,000 U/ml V C Warfarin Tablets 1 mg, 5 mg V Dist Diosmin 450 mg/Hesperidin 50 mg Tabs. N Dist See Specialist List: Section 1.3 Milrinone Injection 1 mg/ml E B Pentoxifylline Tablets 400 mg E Dist 1.10 HAEMOSTATICS Prostaglandin E1 Intravenous Solution V ¤* Trimetazidine Tablets MR 35mg E Par Phytomenadione Injection 2 mg/ml V C Phytomenadione Tablets 10 mg N C See Specialist List: Section 1.4 * BHC and Regional Hospitals Only 1.11 LIPID LOWERING DRUGS

1.11.1 Anion Exchange Resins Cholestyramine Powder Sachet E C

1.11.2 Statins Atorvastatin Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg E Dist Simvastatin Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg V Dist

See Specialist List: Section 1.5

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SECTION 2 SECTION 2 (cont'd.)

2. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 2.3

2.1 ANTICONVULSANTS Amitriptyline HydrochlorideTablets 25 mg V Dist Escitalopram Tablets 10mg N ¤Par Carbamazepine Syrup 100 mg/5ml V Dist Fluoxetine HCl Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg V Dist Carbamazepine Tab100mg, 200mg, 400mg V Dist Imipramine HCl Tablets 10 mg, 25 mg E Dist Carbamazepine Tab CR 200 mg, 400 mg V Dist Paroxetine Tablets 10mg, 20mg, 30mg N Par Clonazepam Tablets 0.5 mg, 2 mg V ¤ B Paroxetine Tablets CR 12.5mg, 25mg N Par Clonazepam Injection 1 mg/ml V ¤ B Sertraline Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg E Par Gabapentin Caps. 100 mg, 300 mg N ¤* Venlafaxine Tablets 37.5 mg, 75 mg E ¤* Gabapentin Suspension 50 mg/ml N ¤* Oxcarbazepine Tablets 150 mg, 300 mg N ¤* Paraldehyde Injection 5ml E B Phenytoin Sodium Injection 50 mg/ml V C 2.4 Phenytoin Sodium Capsules 100 mg V Dist Phenytoin Sodium Susp. 125mg/5ml V Dist Chlorpromazine HCl Tablets 25 mg, 50 mg, V Dist ®Sodium Valproate Tablets 200 mg V Dist 100 mg ®Sodium Valproate Chrono Tabs. 200 mg, E Dist Chlorpromazine HCl Syrup 25 mg/ 5 ml V Dist 300mg Chlorpromazine HCl Injection 25 mg/ ml V Dist ®Sodium Valproate Syrup 200 mg/5ml V Dist Flupenthixol Decanoate Inj. 20 mg/ml E Dist Valproic Acid Capsules 250 mg V Dist Fluphenazine Decanoate Inj. 25 mg/ml V Dist Valproic Acid Syrup 250 mg/5ml V Dist Haloperidol Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V Dist Haloperidol Drops 2mg/ml V Dist

Haloperidol Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist See Section 2.5 - Sedatives Injection 50 mg/ml V Dist See Specialist List: Section 2.1 Lithium Carbonate Tablets 250 mg E ¤Par 2.2 ANXIOLYTICS Olanzapine Tablets 10 mg, 20 mg E Dist Alprazolam Tabs. 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1mg E Dist Quetiapine SR Tablets 100 mg – 300 mg E Dist Diazepam Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V Dist Tablets 1 mg, 2 mg E Dist Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist Risperidone Consta Inj. 25 mg, 37. 5 mg E Dist Midazolam Tablets 7.5mg V C

See Specialist List: Section 2.2

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SECTION 2 (cont'd.) SECTION 2 (cont'd.)

2.4 ANTIPSYCHOTICS Contd. 2.6 DRUGS USED IN VERTIGO AND NAUSEA Contd.

Trifluoperazine HCl Tablets 1 mg, 5 mg V Dist Tablets 10mg E B Zuclopenthixol Dihydrochloride Tablets V Dist Domperidone Susp. 5 mg/ml E B 10 mg, 25 mg Maleate Tablets 5 mg V Dist Zuclopenthixol Acetate Injection 20 mg/ml V Dist Prochlorperazine Mesylate Inj. 12.5 mg/ml V Par Zuclopenthixol Dihydrochloride Drops V Dist HCl Injection 25 mg/ml V Par 20 mg/ml Zuclopenthixol Decanoate Injection V Dist See Section 8.8 – Drugs used in Malignant Disease; Adjuncts 200 mg/ml 2.7 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS See Specialist List: Section 2.3 2.7.1 Analgesics 2.5 SEDATIVES ©Codeine Phosphate Tablet 30 mg E Par ©Codeine Phosphate Oral Soln. 15mg/5ml V Par Phenobarbitone Sodium Injection V Dist © Morphine Sulphate SR Tablets 10mg, V Par 200 mg/ml 30mg, 60mg Phenobarbitone Tablets 30 mg V Dist © - Mist Morphine Oral Solution 10 mg/5ml, V Par Phenobarbitone Elixir 15 mg/5 ml V Dist 20 mg/5ml, 100 mg/5ml ©Morphine Sulphate Inj 10 mg/ml,15 mg/ml V C See Section 2.2 – Anxiolytics ©Oxycodone HCl Tablets 10 mg, 40 mg, E PMC See Section 15.1 – Anaesthesia 80mg ©Oxycodone HCl Injection 10 mg/ml E PMC 2.6 DRUGS USED IN VERTIGO AND NAUSEA © HCl. Inj. 50 mg/ml V C

Cinnarizine Tablets 75mg E Par See Specialist List: Section 2.4 Tablets 50 mg V Dist Dimenhydrinate Injection 50 mg/ml V Dist Dimenhydrinate Suppositories 50 mg V C Dimenhydrinate Syrup 15mg /5ml V Dist

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2.7 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS 2.8 DRUGS USED IN AND RELATED DISORDERS Contd. Benztropine Mesylate Tablets 2 mg V Dist 2.7.2 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) Benztropine Mesylate Injection 1mg/ml V Dist Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets 325 mg V Dist Diclofenac Sodium Tablets 75 mg V Dist See Specialist List: Section 2.5 Diclofenac Sodium Suppository 100 mg V C Diclofenac Sodium Injection 75 mg/3ml V Dist 2.9 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT Diclofenac Potassium Supp. 12.5mg, 25 mg V C Diclofenac Potassium Drops 1.5% V Dist HCl Tablets 10mg V ¤Par Diclofenac Potassium Tabs. 25 mg, 50 mg V Dist Methylphenidate Tablets 18mg, 27 mg, E ¤Par Diclofenac Potassium Susp. 9 mg/5ml V Dist 36mg, Ibuprofen Suspension100 mg/5ml V Dist Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg, 400 mg V Dist Meloxicam Tablets 15mg E Dist 2.10 ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR Metamizole Drops 500mg/ml E Dist Metamizole Sodium Tablets 500 mg E Dist Metamizole Sodium Injection 500 mg/ml V Dist Donepezil Tablets 5mg, 10mg E ¤B* Paracetamol Tablets 500 mg V Comm Paracetamol Syrup 125 mg/5ml V Comm Paracetamol Suppositories 125mg, 250mg E C * Bellevue, BHC and Regional Hospitals Only

PMC – Pain Management Clinic

2.7.3 NSAIDS/ Opioid Combination Analgesics

Paracetamol 500mg/ Codeine 8mg Tabs. E Dist Paracetamol 500 mg /Codeine 30 mg E Par Tablets

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3. DRUGS USED IN DERMATOLOGY 3.4 ANTIPRURITICS

3.1 ANTIBACTERIALS -Calamine Lotion E Dist

Fucidic Acid Intertulle Dressing V Dist 3.5 ASTRINGENTS AND ANTISEPTIC DYES Fucidic Acid/Hydrocortisone 2%/1% Cream N Dist Mupirocin Ointment 2% V Comm Hydrogen Peroxide 6% (20 vols) E Comm Silver Sulphadiazine Cream 1% V Comm -Potassium Permanganate Solution 0.1% V Dist Tetracycline Skin Ointment 3% V Comm 3.6 CORTICOSTEROIDS See Section 7.1 - Infections Betamethasone Valerate Cream 0.1% V Dist 3.2 ACNE PREPARATIONS Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% V Dist Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% V ¤* -Clindamycin Solution 1% E * Clobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% V ¤* -Salicyclic Acid 1% or 2% with Resorcinol E Dist Fluticasone Proprionate 0.05% Cream E ¤* 1% or 2% in 70% Hydrocortisone Cream 1% V Dist Hydrocortisone Ointment 1% V Dist See Section 7.1 - Infections Methylprednisolone Aceponate Oint. 0.1% V ¤* See Specialist List: Section 3.1 Methylprednisolone Aceponate Cream 0.1% V ¤*

3.3 ANTIFUNGALS See Section 5.3 - Endocrine System

Clotrimazole Cream 1% V Dist Clotrimazole Solution 1% N Dist Cream 2% N Dist 3.7 PARASITICIDES -Salicyclic Acid 3% / Benzoic Acid 6% N * -Sodium Thiosulphate Solution 25% E Dist Benzyl Benzoate Application 25% V Dist -Sulphur Ointment 10% N * Permethrin Cream 1% V Dist Terbinafine Cream 1% E Dist

See Section 7.4 Infections

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3.8 SKIN DISINFECTANTS 4. DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF THE EAR, NOSE & OROPHARYNX

Cetrimide Lotion V Comm 4.1 EAR Chlorhexidine Solution V Comm Povidone – Iodine Solution 10% V Dist Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% Dist 3.9 SHAMPOOS Ear Drops V Chloramphenicol Ear Drops 5% V Dist Cetrimide Solution 1% V Dist /Dexamethasone Ear Drops E Par Ketoconozole shampoo 2% V Dist Clotrimazole Solution 1% E Dist Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates E Dist and Hydrocortisone Otic Drops 3.10 OTHERS

-Aqueous Cream E C Calcipotriol Ointment 50 mcg/g N ¤* 4.2. NOSE -Emulsifying Ointment E Dist Formaldehyde Solution 10% E Dist Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% Ichthammol Compound N Comm with Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% Nose Drops V Dist Ketanserin Gel 2% V Par Fluticasone Nasal Spray E Par Lubricant Gel V Dist Mometasone Nasal Spray 50 mcg/dose E Par -Podophyllum Paint 25% V Par -Normal Saline Nose Drops E Dist -Salicylic Acid Ointment 2%, - 20% E * Silver Nitrate Stick (long applicator) E Dist -Sulphur ppt. Ointment (1% - 2% or as E * Nasal Drops 0.5%, 1% N Dist prescribed) Zinc Hyaluronic Gel N Dist

See Specialist List: Section 3.2

* Dermatology Clinics Only

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4.3 OROPHARYNX 5. DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

-Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash 0.1%, 0.2% E Dist 5.1 DRUGS USED IN DIABETES Hydrogen Peroxide 6% (20 vols.) E Dist Acarbose Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg N Par Gliclazide MR Tablets 30 mg, 60 mg V Dist 4.4 ANTI - INFECTIVES Glimepiride 2mg, 4mg V Dist Insulin Glargine 100 units/ml N S/B See Section 7 – Infections Insulin soluble 100 units/ml V Dist Insulin N 100 units/ml V Dist 4.5 OTHERS Insulin 70/30 units/ml V Dist Metformin Tablets 500 mg V Dist Metformin XR Tablets 500mg, 850 mg E Dist See Section 13 – Respiratory System Pioglitazone Tablets 15mg, 30mg, N Par

5.2. THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS

Carbimazole Tablets 5 mg V Dist L-Thyroxine Tabs 25, 50, 100 mcg V Dist Iodine 5% Solution (Lugol’s Solution) V C Propylthiouracil Tablets 50 mg V C

5.2.2 Adjuvants See Specialist List: 4.1

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5.3 CORTICOSTEROIDS 5.5 CONTRACEPTIVES

Cortisone acetate Tablets 25 mg E C Levonorgestrel Tablets 750 mcg N * Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5 mg, 2mg, 4mg E C Lofeminal Tablets V Comm Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate V C Low Dose Perle Tablets V Comm Injection 4 mg/ ml See Specialist List: Section 4.2 Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection V Dist 100mg * Fertility Units and/or Assault Cases Methyl Prednisolone Injection 40mg/ml l V C Prednisolone Syrup 5 mg/5ml; 15 mg/5ml V Dist Prednisone Tablets 5 mg, 50 mg V Dist

Triamcinolone Injection 40 mg/ml N C

See Section 3 – Dermatology See Section 13.2 – Respiratory

5.4 HORMONES

Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Soln. 0.1% V ¤C Estradiol Valerate Tablets 1 mg, 2 mg N C Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Depot V C Injection 150 mg/ml Norethisterone Tablet 5 mg N C Oxytocin Injection 10 units/ml V *C Testosterone Enanthate Inj. 250 mg/ml N C

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6. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM 6.4 ULCER HEALING DRUGS

6.1 ANTACIDS Omeprazole Injection 40 mg V C Omeprazole Capsule 20 mg V Par Aluminium + Hydroxide Gel E Comm Hydrochloride Tablets 150 mg, V Dist Tablet 300 mg Aluminium Hydroxide 250 mg/ E Comm Ranitidine Syrup 75 mg/5ml V Dist Magnesium Hydroxide 500mg/5ml Susp. Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/ml V Dist

6.2 ANTISPASMODICS AND OTHER DRUGS ALTERING GUT MOTILITY 6.5 LAXATIVES/BOWEL CLEANSING SOLUTIONS

Domperidone Tablets 10 mg E C Bisacodyl Tablets 5 mg N Dist Hyoscine Butylbromide Injection 20mg/ml N C Bisacodyl Suppositories 5 mg,10 mg N Dist HCl Tablets 10mg V Dist Fleet Enema V Par Metoclopramide HCl Injection 5mg/ml V Dist Fleet Phospha Soda Oral Soln. V C Metoclopramide Syrup 5 mg/ 5ml V Dist Glycerine Suppositories (paediatric & adult) V Dist Lactulose Powder 10 G Sachet N C 6.3 DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA Mineral Oil V Dist Sodium Picosulphate Drops N C 6.3.1 Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement Oral Rehydration Salts V Comm 6.6 OTHERS

See Section 10.2.1 – Intravenous Mesalazine Tablets N B Infusions Sulphasalazine Tablets 500 mg N B Vasopressin Injection 20 mcg/ml V ¤B 6.3.2 Antimotility drugs (not recommended for use in Gastroenteritis) See Specialist List: Section 5.1 See Section 5.3 (Corticosteroids) Hydrochloride Tablets 2 mg E Dist

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7. DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS 7.1 ANTIBIOTICS (cont'd.)

7.1 ANTIBIOTICS Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E ¤Comp Clindamycin HCl. Capsules150 mg, 300 mg N Par Amikacin Sulphate Injection 250mg/ml V ¤C Clindamycin Phosphate Injection 150 mg/ml E ¤C Amikacin Sulphate Paediatric Injection V ¤C Clindamycin Suspension 75mg/5ml E Par 50mg/ml Cloxacillin Suspension 125 mg/5ml V Dist Amoxycillin Sodium Injection 250mg, 500mg V C Cloxacillin Sodium Caps 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist AmoxycillinTrihydrate Caps 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist Cloxacillin Sodium Inj. 250 mg, 500 mg V C Doxycycline Capsules 100mg V Dist Amoxycillin Trihydrate Suspension V Dist Erythromycin Estolate Suspension V Dist 125 mg/5ml, 250 mg/5ml 200 mg/ 5 ml Amoxycillin Trihydrate/ Clavulanic Acid V Dist Erythromycin Stearate Tabs 250 mg, V Dist Tablets 625mg, 1G 500mg V Amoxycillin / Clavulanic Acid Suspension V Dist Gentamycin Sulphate Injection V C 228mg/5ml, 457mg/5ml 10 mg/ml, 40 mg/ml Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid Injection V ¤C Imipenem 500 mg/Cilastatin 500 mg 600 mg, 1.2 G Injection V ¤B Azithromycin Suspension 200 mg/5ml N Dist Meropenem Injection 500 mg, 1G V ¤B Azithromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg N Dist Norfloxacin Tablets 400 mg E Dist Benzathine Penicillin Inj 1.2 MU, 2.4 MU V Dist Piperacillin/Tazobactam Injection 4.5G V ¤B Benzyl Penicillin Injection 1,000,000 Units V Dist Penicillin Inj 3,000,000 Units V Dist Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 500mg, 1G V ¤C Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection V ¤B Ceftazidime Pentahydrate Injection V ¤C 500 mg, 1G 500 mg,1G See Specialist List: Section 6.1 Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection 250 mg, 1G V ¤Par Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Par 7.2 ANTILEPROTIC DRUGS Cefuroxime Axetil Suspension 125 mg/5ml E Par Cefuroxime Sodium Injection 750 mg, 1.5 G V ¤C Clofazimine Capsules 100 mg V * Ciprofloxcin Injection 2 mg/ml V ¤C Dapsone Tablets 100 mg V * Ciprofloxacin HCL Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E ¤C

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7.3 ANTITUBERCULAR DRUGS 7.5 ANTHELMINTICS

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets 400 mg V * Albendazole Tablets 200 mg E Dist Ethambutol 275 mg/ Isoniazid 75mg/ V * Albendazole Suspension 100 mg/5 ml E Dist pyrazinamide 400 mg/rifampicin 150 mg Mebendazole Tablets 100 mg N Dist Tablets Mebendazole Suspension 100 mg/ 5 ml N Dist Isoniazid Tablets 100 mg V * Isoniazid 30 mg/rifampicin 60 mg Dis. Tabs. V * Isoniazid 150 mg/ rifampicin 300 mg Caps. V * 7.6 ANTI-MALARIALS Pyrazinamide Tablets 500 mg V * Pyridoxine Tablets 400 mg V * Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets 250 mg E Dist Rifabutin Tablets 150mg E * Hydrochloride Tablets 250 mg N Dist Rifampicin Capsules 150 mg, 300 mg V * Primaquin Tablets 7.5 mg N ¤C Rifampicin Syrup 100 mg/ 5 ml V * Proguanil HCl. Tablets 100 mg N ¤Dist Streptomycin Sulphate Inj. 1 G, 5 G V * Quinine Dihydrochloride Injection 300 mg N B Quinine Tablets 300 mg N B 7.3.2 Adjunct See Section 10.1 Nutrition 7.7 ANTIVIRALS 7.4 ANTIFUNGALS Amphotericin B Injection 50 mg V * Abacavir Tablets 300mg E C Clotrimazole Mouth Paint 1% V Dist Abacavir Oral Soln. 20 mg/ml E C Fluconazole Caps 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg E Dist Acyclovir Tablets 200 mg, 400 mg, 800 mg V Dist Fluconazole Injection 2 mg/ml V B Acyclovir Suspension 200 mg/5 ml V Dist Griseofulvin Tablets125 mg, 500 mg E Dist Acyclovir Cream 5% E Dist Griseofulvin Suspension 125 mg/ 5 ml E Dist Acyclovir Injection 250 mg, 500mg N C Nystatin Oral Suspension 100,000 units/ml V Dist Atazanavir /Ritonavir Tabs. 300 mg/100 mg E Dist Terbinafine Tablets 125 mg, 250 mg E Dist Darunavir Tablets 150 mg, 300 mg, 600mg E Dist See Section 3.3 - Dermatology Caps/Tabs 50mg, 200 mg, 600mg V Dist See Section 12.3 - G&U Disorders; Efavirenz Oral Solution 30 mg/ml V Dist Drugs Used in STDs Etravirine Tablets 100 mg, 200 mg E Dist See Specialist List: Section 6.2

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7.7 ANTIVIRALS Contd. 7.8 OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES Contd.

Ganciclovir Injection 500 mg E C Metronidazole Susp 200mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml V Dist Lamivudine Tablets 150 mg V Dist Metronidazole Tabs 250mg, 500mg V Dist Lamivudine Suspension 50 mg/5ml V C Metronidazole Injection 5 mg/ml V C Lopinavir/Ritonavir Tablets 100 mg/25mg, V Dist Nitrofurantoin Tablets 100 mg N Par 200mg/ 50mg Pyrimethamine Tablets 25mg N ¤C Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Soln. 80/20 mg/ml V Dist Sulphadiazine Tablet 500mg N C Nevirapine Tablets 200 mg V Dist Nevirapine Suspension 50 mg/ 5ml V Dist * National Chest, Bustamante & Regional Oseltamivir Capsules 30 mg, 45 mg *E B Hospital Only Raltegravir Tablets 100 mg, 400 mg Ritonavir Capsules100 mg V Dist Ritonavir Oral Solution 400 mg/5ml V Dist 7.9 ANTISEPTIC/DISINFECTING SOLUTIONS Tenofovir/Lamivudine Tabs 300/300 mg V Dist Tenofivir/Lamivudine 200 mg V Dist Chlorhexidine (Hibitane) Solution V Dist Tenofovir/Lamivudine /Nevirapine V Dist Glutaraldehyde OPA Solution V Comm Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz E Dist

Valacyclovir Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Dist

Zidovudine Tablets 300mg V Dist Zidovudine Capsules 100 mg, 250 mg V Dist Zidovudine Injection 10 mg/ml V Dist Zidovudine Suspension 50 mg/5ml V Dist Zidovudine 300mg + Lamivudine 150mg + V Dist Nevirapine 200mg Tablets Zidovudine/Lamivudine 300mg/150mg Tabs V Dist

7.8 OTHER ANTI-INFECTIVES

Cotrimoxazole Tablets 480 mg, 960 mg V Dist Cotrimoxazole Suspension 240 mg/ 5ml V Dist Cotrimoxazole Injection 96 mg/ml E C

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8. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT DISEASES AND FOR 8.4 VINCA ALKALOIDS AND ETOPOSIDE IMMUNOSUPPRESSION ( See also Specialist List) Etoposide Injection 20 mg/ml N B 8.1 ALKYLATING DRUGS Vinblastine Sulphate Injection 1mg/ml E B Vincristine Sulphate Injection 1 mg/ml V C Busulfan Tablets 2 mg E C See Specialist List: Section 7.4 Carboplatin Injection 10mg/ml E B Chlorambucil Tablets 2 mg V C 8.5 OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS Cisplatin Injection 50 mg, 100 mg V B Cyclophosphamide Tablets 50 mg V C Dacarbazine (DTIC) Injection 100 mg V B Cyclophosphamide Injection 200 mg, V C Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg V B 500 mg, 1G ºPaclitaxel Injection 6 mg/ml E B Melphalan Tablets 2 mg, 5 mg V C Procarbazine HCl Capsules 50 mg V B Oxaliplatin Injection 50mg, 100mg E B See Specialist List: Section 7.5 See Specialist List: Section 7.1 8.2 ANTIMETABOLITES 8.6 HORMONE ANTAGONISTS

*Cytarabine Injection 100 mg, 500 mg V B ºAnastrozole Tablets1 mg N B 5 - Fluorouracil Injection 50 mg/ml V C Cyproterone Acetate Tablets 50 mg, 100mg N A Gemcitabine Injection 200 mg, 1G N A Cytosine Arabinoside Injection 100 mg V B 1, 6 Mercaptopurine Tablets 50 mg V B ºTamoxifen Citrate Tablets 10 mg E C Methotrexate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg V C See Specialist List: Section 7.6 Methotrexate Sodium Injection 50 mg V C

See Specialist List: Section 7.2

8.3 CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS 8.7 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Actinomycin D Injection 0.5 mg V B Azathioprine Tablets 50 mg V B Bleomycin Sulphate Injection 15 U, 30U E B

Daunorubicin Injection 50 mg E B See Section 9.3 Doxorubicin HCl Injection l V C See Specialist List: Section 7.3

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8.8 ADJUNCTS 9. DRUGS USED IN MUSCULOSKELETAL AND JOINT DISEASES

Calcium Folinate Tablet 15 mg E B 9.1 NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (NSAIDs) DRUGS Calcium Folinate Injection 10 mg/ ml V B Filgrastim Injection 300 mcg/ml N B See Section 2.7.2 – CNS Hydrochloride Tablets 1mg E B

Granisetron Hydrochloride Inj. 1 mg/ml E B ºMesna Tablets 400mg, 600mg E B 9.2 CORTICOSTEROIDS ºMesna Injection 100mg/ml E B Injection 2mg/ml E B See Section 5.3 - Endocrine System Ondansetron Tablets 8 mg E B Prednisone Retention Enema 20 mg/100ml E C 9.3 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Sodium Clodronate IV Solution 60 mg/ml V A Sodium Clodronate Tablets 520 mg V A Cyclosporin Capsules 25 mg N B Cyclosporin Oral Solution 100 mg/ml N B Hydroxychloroquine Tablets 200 mg V Par Methotrexate Tablets 2.5 mg V B Methotrexate Injection 50 mg E B Sulphasalazine Tablets 500 mg E C

See Section 8.7 - Malignant Disorders See Specialist List - Section 8.1

9.4 ANTIBIOTICS

Ceftriaxone Sodium Inj. 250 mg, 1G E C Cefuroxime Sodium Inj. 750 mg, 1.5 G E C Gentamycin Sulphate (Beads) E C

See Section 7 – Antibiotics

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9.5 NEUROMUSCULAR DRUGS 10. DRUGS AFFECTING NUTRITION AND BLOOD

Baclofen Tablet 10 mg V Par 10.1 NUTRITION Diazepam Tablets 5 mg V Dist 10.1.1 Vitamins Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V Dist Edrophonium Chloride Injection Cyanocobalamin Injection 1000 mcg/ml V Dist 10 mg/ml N B Folic Acid Tablets 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg V Comm Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets 60 mg V C Multivitamin/mineral Syrup E Comm Multivitamin for Parenteral Use V C Multivitamins/mineral for Antenatal Use E Comm Pyridoxine tablet 50 mg, 100 mg N Dist 9.6 OTHERS Pyridoxine Injection E C Thiamine HCl Inj. 50 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml V C Thiamine Hydrochloride Tablets 100 mg V C Allopurinol Tablets 100 mg V Dist Vitamin B Complex with Vit.amin C Injection N C Diclofenac Sodium Gel V Dist Vitamin B Complex Tablets N Dist

See Section 7.6 – Infections See Section 10.3.2 - Haemostatics See Section 2.1 – CNS

10.2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 10.2.1

Calcium Chloride Injection 10% V C Calcium Gluconate Tablets 1000 mg N C Calcium Gluconate Injection 10% V C Mineral Mix Solution V C Oral Rehydration Salts V Comm Potassium Chloride Tablets 600 mg V Dist Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq/100ml V C -Potassium Chloride Mixture 500 mg/10 ml N Dist

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10.2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES Contd. 10.3 BLOOD Contd. 10.2.1 Contd. 10.3.1 Iron Preparations (cont'd.) -Potassium Citrate Mixture 3 G/10ml N Dist Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate Powder V Par Iron/B12/Folic Acid Drops E Comm Iron - Dextran Complex 50 mg/ml V C 10.2.2 Intravenous Infusions Iron and Multivitamin Tablets E Comm Albumin 25% V C Amino Acid 10 % N C Dextrose 4.3% in Normal Saline V C 10.3.2 Haemostatics Dextrose 5% in 1/2 Normal Saline V C Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline V Dist Phytomenadione Injection 2 mg/ml V C Dextrose 5% in Water V Dist Phytomenadione Tablets 10 mg N C Dextrose 20% in Water N C

Dextrose 50% in Water V Dist Fractionated Soya Oil 10%, 20 % V C See Specialist List Section 1.10 Gelofusine V C Glycerol 2.5% N C Mannitol 10%, 20% V C 10.4 OTHER FLUIDS Potassium Chloride 20 mEq/ ml vial V Dist Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% vial V Dist Water for Irrigation 1.5L, 3L E Comm Sodium Chloride 0.45%, 0.9% V Comm Sodium Chloride 3%, 5% V C Sodium Lactate Compound V Dist Water for Injection E Comm Water for Injection Multi-dose Vial V Dist

10.3 BLOOD

10.3.1 Iron Preparations

Ferrous Sulphate Tabs. 300mg E Comm Ferrous Sulphate Compound Liquid E Comm

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11. DRUGS USED IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 11.4 ANTIBACTERIALS

11.1 MYDRIATICS AND CYCLOPLEGICS Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% with Neomycin 0.5% Eye Drops V Dist Atropine Sulphate Eye Drops 1% V C Chloramphenicol Eye Drops 0.5% V Dist Cyclopentolate 1% Eye Drops E ¤B Chloramphenicol 0.5%/ Dexamethasone Phenylephrine HCl. Eye Drops 2.5% E ¤B 0.1% Eye Drops V ¤C Tropicamide Eye Drops 1% E ¤B Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye Drops V Par Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Eye Ointment E C 11.2 MIOTICS AND DRUGS FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA Gentamicin Eye Drops 0.3% N C Gentamycin Injection for Conjunctival use V ¤B Acetazolamide Tablets 250 mg V C Tetracycline Eye Ointment 1% V Dist Brimonidine tartrate Eye Drops 0.1% E B See Section 7.1 - Antibiotics Dorzolamide Eye Drops 2% E B Dorzolamide 2%/ Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops E B 11.5 OTHERS Pilocarpine HCl. Eye Drops 3%,4% V C Timolol Maleate Eye Drops 0.5%, 0.25% V C Acyclovir Eye Ointment 3% E C Travaprost 40mg/Timolol 5mg/ml Eye Drops E C Amethocaine Eye Drops 0.5% V ¤B Travaprost Eye Drops 0.004% E B Balanced Salt Solution E ¤B Diclofenac Sodium Eye Drops 0.1% E Par 11.3 CORTICOSTEROIDS Fluorescein Sodium Eye Drops 1%, 2% N ¤B Flourescein Strips E ¤B Betamethasone Sodium Eye Drops 0.1% E C Silver Nitrate Eye Drops 1% V C Dexamethasone Injection 4mg/ml for E ¤B See Section 7 - Infections Subconjunctival use See Specialist List: Section 9.2 Methylprednisolone Acetate Inj 40 mg/ml E C Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops 1% V B

See Section 5.3 - Endocrine See Specialist List: Section 9.1

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12. DRUGS USED IN GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM DISORDERS 12.3 DRUGS USED IN SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

12.1 DRUGS ACTING ON UTERINE MUSCLE Benzathine Penicillin Inj. 2,400,000 Units V Dist Ceftriaxone Injection 250 mg V Dist 12.1.1 Uteronics Ciprofloxacin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg E Dist Clotrimazole Pessaries 100 mg V Dist Maleate Tabs 200 mcg V C Clotrimazole Cream 1% V Dist Methylergometrine Maleate Inj. 200 mcg/ml V C Cotrimoxazole Tablets 480 mg N Dist Misoprostol Tablets 200 mcg N C Doxycycline Capsules 100 mg V Dist Oxytocin Injection 10 units/ml V Dist Erythromycin Tablets 250 mg, 500 mg V Dist Fluconazole Capsule 150mg, 200mg E Dist Metronidazole Suspension 200 mg/5ml V Dist 12.1.2 Uterine Muscle Relaxants Metronidazole Tablets 200 mg, 500 mg V Dist Magnesium Sulphate Injection 50% Solution V C Metronidazole/Miconazole Vaginal Tablets E Dist Salbutamol Sulphate Tablets 2mg, 4 mg V Dist Norfloxacin Tablets 400 mg N Dist Salbutamol Sulphate Solution for Podophyllin Paint 25% in Tr. Benzoin Co N Dist Nebulization 5mg/ml V C Procaine Penicillin Injection 3,000,000 Units V Dist Silver Nitrate Sticks E Dist Spectinomycin Injection 2G N Dist

12.1.3 Uterine Muscle Vasoreactant Drug See Section 7 – Infections

Vasopressin Aqueous Solution 20 units/ml V B See Specialist List: Section 10.2

12.2 OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS 12.4 DRUGS USED FOR URINARY RETENTION

Finasteride Tablets 5 mg V Dist See Specialist List: Section 10.1 Tamsulosin CR Tablets 0.4 mg E Dist Terazosin Tablet 1 mg, 5 mg E Dist

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12.5 DRUGS USED FOR URINARY FREQUENCY, ENURESIS & 13. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE INCONTINENCE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Oxybutynin Tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg E B 13.1 BRONCHODILATORS SR Tablets 4 mg E B Aminophylline Injection I.V. 250 mg/10ml V C 12.6 OTHERS Ipratropium Bromide Nebuliser Solution 250 V C mcg/ml Ipratropium Bromide Inhaler Dist See Sections 5.4 - Hormones; E 5.5 - Oral Contraceptives; 20 mcg/metered dose 8 - Malignant Disease Salbutamol Inhaler 100 mcg/metered dose V Dist Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution 5 mg/ml V Dist Salbutamol Syrup 2 mg/5ml E Dist

Salbutamol Tablets 4 mg E Dist Salbutamol/Ipatropium MDI 100mcg/20mcg N Dist See Specialist List: Section 11.1 13.2 CORTICOSTEROIDS

Beclomethasone Inhaler 50 mcg/metered V Dist dose, 250 mcg/metered dose Budesonide Soln. for Neb. 250 mcg/ml N C Budesonide Turbohaler 100 mcg/dose E ¤* Fluticasone Inhaler 50 mcg/metered dose, ¤Par V 125 mcg/metered dose Hydrocortisone Inj. 100 mg/2ml, 250 mg/2ml V Dist Methylprednisolone Injection 40 mg/ml V Dist Prednisolone Syrup 5 mg/5ml, 15 mg/5ml V Dist Prednisone Tablets 5 mg, 50 mg V Dist

See Section 4.2 – ENT; Drug Used in

the Nose

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13.3 BRONCHODILATOR/CORTICOSTEROID COMBINATION 13.5 ANTI-INFECTIVES

Formoterol/Budenoside Turbohaler N ¤* See Section 7 – Infections 6/100 mcg, 6/200mcg Salmeterol/ Fluticasone Inhaler V Par 13.6 EXPECTORANTS AND COUGH SUPPRESSANTS 25mcg/125mcg; 25mcg/250mcg Salmeterol/ Fluticasone Evohaler E Par Ammonium Chloride Mixture E Dist 25mcg/250 mcg Dist Bromhexine Hydrochloride Elixir 4mg/5ml E Bromehexine Tablets 8 mg E Dist Chlorpheniramine 2.5 mg/5ml / Ammonium 13.4 Chloride 96 mg/5ml / Ephedrine HCl.16 mg/5ml / Sodium Citrate 40 mg/5ml Syrup N Dist Chlorpheniramine Maleate Inj. 10 mg/ml V Comm 7.5 mg/ Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets 4 mg V Comm Guaifenesin Syrup 100 mg/ Chlorpheniramine Syrup 2 mg/5ml V Comm Pholcodeine 1.5 mg/ Dist Hydrochloride Injection Comm N V Promethazine HCl. 1.5 mg/5ml Syrup 10 mg/ml Diphenhydramine HCl. Elixir 12.5 mg/5ml V Comm Diphenhydramine, 15 mg/

Diphenhydramine HCl. Caps. 25 mg, 50 mg V Comm Ammonium Chloride 135 mg/ N Dist Elixir 1 mg/5ml N Dist Sodium Citrate 57 mg / 5ml Syrup Loratidine Tablets 10 mg N Dist Linctus Codeine 15 mg/ 5 ml N C Loratidine Syrup 5 mg/5ml N Dist 13.7 OXYGEN

Oxygen V Comm

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13.8 AROMATIC INHALATIONS 14. VACCINES AND RELATED PRODUCTS Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine V * Crystals N Dist Diphtheria Antitoxin (ADS) Injection V * Tincture Benzoin Compound 4.5% N Dist Diphtheria and Tetanus adsorbed (DT) (adult and child) Vaccine V * 13.9 NASAL DECONGESTANTS Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) Vaccine V * See Section 4.2 – ENT Drugs DPT, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Combination Vaccine V * Gas Gangrene Antitoxins (Mixed) V * 13.10 PULMONARY SURFACTANT Haemophilus Influenzae Vaccine V * Hepatitis B Vaccine V * See Specialist List: Section 11.2 Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin E C Human Immunoglobulin V C 13. 11 OTHERS Human Papillomavirus Vaccine E ** Influenzae Vaccine V * Montelukast Tablets 4 mg, 10 mg N * Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine V * Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine N ** See Section 8 - Malignant Disorders Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine E **/° Poliomyelitis (OPV) Vaccine V * * BHC, NCH & Regional Hospitals only Poliomyelitis Inactivated Vaccine V * Rotavirus Vaccine N ** Tetanus Immunoglobulin V C Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Vaccine V * Tuberculin (PPD) Vaccine V * Varicella –zoster (Chicken Pox) N ** Immunoglobulin

Varicella –zoster (Chicken Pox) Vaccine N ** Yellow Fever Vaccine V * *Available at all Parish Health Departments ** To be introduced at a later date ° Available for high risk cases

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15. DRUGS USED IN ANAESTHESIA 15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA CONTD. 15.1.4 Muscle Relaxants 15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA Cis-atracurium Injection 2 mg /ml V C Pancuronium Bromide Injection 4 mg/2ml NE C C 15.1.1 Peri-Operative Agents Suxamethonium Chloride Injection V C Alprazolam Tablet 0.5 mg N C 50 mg/ml Vercuronium Injection 10 mg Atropine Sulphate Injection 0.6 mg/ml V C E C Chloral Hydrate Paediatric Elixir 4% V C 15.1.5 Narcotics and Sedatives See Section 2.2 - CNS Drugs ©Fentanyl Patches 25, 50, 75, 100 E B ©Fentanyl Citrate Injection 50 mcg / ml E C 15.1.2 Intravenous Agents ©Morphine Sulphate Injection 10 mg/ml V C ©Pethidine Hydrochloride Injection V C

50 mg/ml Hydrochloride Injection V C ©Remifentanil Injection 1 mg, 2mg N C 50 mg/ml

Propofol Injection 10 mg/ml V C 15.1.6 Adjuvants Thiopental Sodium Injection 0.5G, 1G V C

Esmolol Injecton 10mg/ml V B Flumazenil Injection 100 mcg/ml V B 15.1.3 Inhalation Agents Labetolol Hydrochloride Injection N C

5 mg/ml 100 ml V C ©Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection V C Gas V C 0.4 mg/ml 250ml V C ©Naloxone Hydrochloride Neonatal Injection V C Oxygen V Dist 0.2 mg/ml Noradrenaline Injection E C Phenylephrine Injection 1% V C

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15.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA CONTD. 16. ANTIDOTES & OTHER SUBSTANCES USED IN POISONING 15.1.6 Adjuvants (cont'd.) 16.1 NON-SPECIFIC Sodium Citrate Solution 0.3mg V C Sodium Nitroprusside Injection 10 mg E C Activated Charcoal Powder V Dist Activated Charcoal Capsules 250 mg V Dist 15.1.7 Anticholinesterases Adrenaline Injection 0.1% V Dist Neostigmine Methylsulphate Injection V C Atropine Sulphate Injection 1 mg V Dist 2.5 mg/ml Calcium Gluconate Injection 100 mg/ml V Dist Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml V C 15.1.8 Others Fuller's Earth (Bentonite) V C Ipecacuanha Syrup 14mg/10ml V Dist See Sections 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16

15.2 LOCAL ANAESTHESIA 16.2 SPECIFIC

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection 0.25 %, E C Acetylcysteine Injection 200 mg/ml V C 0.5% Desferrioxamine Injection 500 mg V C 0.5%, Glucose 80 mg/ml Dimercaprol Injection 50 mg/ml V C Injection V B Flumazenil Injection 0.1 mg/ml V C Lignocaine gel E Dist Glucagon Injection 1 mg/ml V C Lignocaine HCl Injection1%, 2% V Dist Naloxone HCl Injection 400 mcg/ml V C Lignocaine Hydrochloride Injection 2% with Pralidoxime Mesylate Injection 200 mg/ml V C Adrenaline 1: 200,000 V Dist Protamine Sulphate Injection 50 mg/5ml V C Lignocaine Hydrochloride Spray 10% N Dist Remifentanyl Injection V C Lignocaine 2.5% / 2.5% Cream E C Sodium Calcium Edetate Injection V C 200 mg/ml Lignocaine 2% with Epinephrine Injection V Dist 1:100,000

Lignocaine Patches E C Injection 0.2%, 0.75%, 1.0% E C

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MEDICAL SUNDRIES MEDICAL SUNDRIES (cont'd.)

BANDAGES AND DRESSINGS CATHETERS AND TUBES (cont'd.) Embolectomy Catheter (Fogarty) V C Bandage Tegaderm E Comm Endotracheal Tubes - adult, paed, neonates V C Cotton Unbleached V Comm Intravenous Administration Sets V Dist Cotton Wadding V Comm Thoracostomy Tube V B Cotton Wool Absorbent Non-Sterile V Comm Tubes Argyle Chest Trocar # 10,12,14,16, 8 V C Cotton Wool Non-Absorbent Sterile V Comm Tubes Nasogastric V C Gauze Absorbent V Comm T - Tubes V C Gauze Bandage (Elastic) 10 cm E Comm Y - Connector V BHC Gauze Tube Bandage Applicators 2", 4", 8" E Comm GLOVES Lint Absorbent N Comm Gloves Elbow Sterile and Disposable E C Plaster of Paris 7.5 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm V C Gloves Disposable Sterile V Comm Plasters Extension 5 cm V Comm Gloves Disposable Medium, Large (Latex) V Comm Surgicell V Comm Gloves Postmortem # 7.5, 8.5 E C Tape Elastic Adhesive Gloves Surgeon (All Sizes) Sterile V Comm Tape Micropore V Comm NEEDLES SURGICAL BLADES Needles Aspiration #14 V Dist Needles Disposable # 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, V Comm Blades Surgical #10, 15, 22 V Comm 25 G x 1.5" Blades Surgical #20 E Comm Needles Epidural 18 G E A Blades Surgical #11, 12 N Comm Needles Epidural Pack (Mini) E A Needles Hemodialysis Fistula V B CATHETERS AND TUBES Needles Lumbar Puncture 3.5 cm , 6 cm E A Cannulas Nasal V C Needles Spinal #22, 24, 25, 26 G V B Spinal sets E A Catheter Foley V Dist SYRINGES Catheters Suction V C Syringes Disposable Luerlock (All Sizes) V Comm Catheters I V Placement Sizes 14 – 24 V Dist Syringes Insulin 100 Units V Comm Catheters Umbilical V C Syringes Insulin 50 Units Comm Central Venous Catheter irrigation set, paed V C V Dialysis Catheters - Haemodialysis V B Syringes Luerlock 50 cc, 20cc, 60cc N Comm Dialysis Catheters – Peritoneal V B Syringes without Luerlock 20cc V Dist

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OTHER SUNDRIES OTHER SUNDRIES Contd. ABG Blood Gas Cartridges V C ECG Leads V C Air Bulb E Comm Enema Sets V C Air Contrast Flexi Tip #9322 V BHC Enema Retention Rings #s 820, 825 V C Airways with Introducer – adult, paediatric V C Enema Tips - Flexi-tip - #s 9504, 9510, V C Ambu Resuscitator Bags – paediatric, adult V Dist 9518, 9522 Anaesthetic Extension Sets V C Envelopes - Pharmaceuticals V Comm Autoclave Indicator Strips V Comm Eye Drop Bottles 15 ml E Dist Autoclave Tapes V Comm Eyepads V Comm Bags Colostomy E Comp Eyeshields V Comm Bags Urine (Adult & Paediatric) E Comp Feeding Tubes (all sizes) V C Bands Identification (colour coded) N C Foetoscope V Comm Blood Giving Sets –all types V C Gauze Pledgets (peanut swabs) E C Blood Pumps V C Gowns Disposable Sterile E C Blood Glucose Test Kits, Strips & Lancets V Comm Gowns Disposable Unsterile E Dist Body Bags E C Gortex Tube Grafts N B Bone Marrow Biopsy Sets E A Hand Sanitizers E Comm Bottles Underwater Drainage V C Humidifiers V C Cardiotocograph Machine & Paper Tracing V C Labels (Pharmaceuticals) N Dist Caps Nurses Disposable E Comm Macintosh N C Central Venous Pressure sets 16g, 20g V C Masks Disposable V Comm Cricothyroidotomy Set (Emergency airway) V A Mask Splash Guard (face shields) /V C Colostomy Tips #s 9323, 9513, 9519 V C Masks with Ventilator N Dist Containers - Infectious Waste N Comm Maternity Pads N Par Container – Sharps N Comm Medication Cups E Comm Container – Specimen N C Mersilene Tape for Cervical Cerclage V C Containers - Tablets Jars (all sizes) N Dist Mucous Extractor Specimen Traps N C Cord Clamps – Hollister (Umbilical) V C Nebulizing Chambers V Dist Cover Shoes V C Oxygen Masks V Dist Dacron patches N B Oxygen Connectors V Dist Dialyzers – Fresenius, Nipro, Rexeed V Renal Unit Pads Incontinent N C Diathermy Leads & Pads V B Pampers – adult, paediatric E C

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OTHER SUNDRIES Contd. Abrasive Paste Peak Flow Meters and Mouth Pieces N Dist Amalgam Pellets Peritoneal Dialysis Cassettes for Home V B Anaesthetic Topical Liquid Choice Machines Calcium Hydroxide Refill Plastic Aprons N C Cement Zinc Oxide Powder Plastic Medicine Bottles (2 oz – 16 oz sizes) V Comm Composite Material Portex Vaginal Pessaries 65, 70, 75, 80 N C Detergent Cleaner Prolene Mesh V C Developer and Replenisher X-Ray Pulse Oximeter Sensor – all types N Dist Guttapercha Razor Sets E Par I.R.M. Powder and Liquid Scrub Brushes with or without Iodine V C Lubricant H.P. S-Entry Mats E C Needles Sheeting Disposable N Comm Sealant Skin Traction Kit V C Solvent and Thinner Slings – Figure 8 & Arm V Comm Sterilant Solution Soft Rolls E C Surgical Blades Spacer with face Mask (for inhalation) N C Sutures Splints Various sizes E Comm Syringes Sterilizing Pouches V Comm X-Ray Films Stethoscopes V Comm Zinc Oxide Powder Sutures – all types V Comm Zoe Cement (Powder and Liquid) Test Kits – HCG Urine E Comm Test Kits – Blood Glucose and Strips E Comm Test Kits - T and B cross Match V B Test Kits – HLA Tissue Typing Thermometers Digital, Mercury, Rectal V Comm Tongue Depressors N Comm Troponin 1 Test Kits V C Umbilical Cotton Tapes V C Volumetric Sets (Paediatric) (Buretrol) V C

Wrapping Paper (autoclave) V Comm Ziplock bags N Comm

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RADIOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT RAW MATERIALS RAW METERIALS Castor Oil Pulv. Acriflavine Diagnostic Agents Crystal Chloral Hydrate Pulv. Ammonium Bicarbonate Crystal Chlorocresol Pulv. Ammonium Chloride Gastromiro (iopamidol) Solution Crystal Citric Acid Pulv. Benzoic Acid Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine) Injection Crystal Gentian Violet Pulv. Boric Acid Optiray (ioversol) Injection Crystal Phenol Pulv. Calamine Crystal Magnesium Sulphate Pulv. Chlorhexidine (Acetate and Ultravist (iopromide) Injection Crystal Potassium Chloride Gluconate) Urografin (sodium amidotrizoate/ meglumine amidotrizoate) Injection Crystal Potassium Citrate Pulv. Chlorinated Lime Crystal Potassium Iodide Pulv. Hydrochloride Crystal Potassium Permanganate Pulv. Codeine Phosphate Crystal Sodium Citrate Pulv. Ephedrine Hydrochloride Crystal Sodium Chloride Pulv. Hydrocortisone Acetate Crystal Sodium Thiosulphate Pulv. Magnesium Carbonate Emulsifying Wax Pulv. Magnesium Trisilicate Extract of Liquorice Pulv. Morphine Hydrochloride Liquid Acetic Acid Pulv. Precipitated Sulphur Liquid Benzalkonium Pulv. Salicylic Acid Liquid Chloroform Pulv. Tetracycline Liquid Glycerine Pulv. Zinc Oxide Liquid Ichthammol Pulv. Zinc Sulphate Liquid Methylsalicylate Resin Podophyllum Liquid Paraffin (Light and Heavy) Solution Formaldehyde Liquid Resorcinol Yellow/White Soft Paraffin Menthol Crystals Oil of Lemon Oil of Peppermint

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1.1 ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE THERAPY

Vasodilators VOLUME II Citrate Tablets 50 mg V * Vinpocetine Forte 10mg Tablets N C

LIST OF DRUGS FOR 1.2 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS SPECIALIST USE Selective Sinus Node If Channel Inhibitor Ivabradine Hydrochloride 5mg, 7.5mg E * This list of drugs represents products for conditions that require special diagnostic tests before and/or during treatment and/or 1.3 ANTI-COAGULANT AND ANTIPLATELET DRUGS specialist training and intervention or care. These products will be made available on special request only. Bivalirudin Injection 250 mg N * ®Dabigatran Caps. 75 mg, 110mg,150mg N * Prescriptions for these items must be written by or authorized by the respective Consultant. 1.4 HAEMOSTATICS Aminocaproic Acid Syrup 300 mg/ml V C All products dispensed that are not administered to the respective Aminocaproic Acid Injection 400 mg/ml V C patients are to be returned to the pharmacy. Factor VIII Fraction N B Factor IX Fraction E B

Tranexamic Acid Tablet 500 mg E B Tranexamic Acid Injection 100 mg/ml E B

1.5 LIPID LOWERING DRUGS Pravastatin Tabs 10 mg, 20 mg, 40mg V HIV/AIDS

1.6 FIBRINOLYTIC Tissue Plasminogen Activator 50mg, 100mg V B

* Regional Hospitals/BHC Only

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2. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 3. DRUGS USED IN DERMATOLOGY

2.1 ANTICONVULSANTS 3.1 ACNE PREPARATIONS

Oxcarbazepine Suspension 300 mg/5ml N C Adapalene Gel 0.1% E * Topiramate Tabs. 25mg, 50mg, 100mg E C◊ Isotretinoin Capsule 5 mg, 20 mg N * Tretinoin Cream 0.025%, 0.05% E * 2.2 ANXIOLYTICS 3.2 OTHERS Injection 4 mg/ml V * Colagenase Gel N B 2.3 ANTIPSYCOTICS *Consultant Dermatologist Only Clozapine Tablets 25 mg, 100 mg V * Paliperidone (Invega) Tablets 3mg, 6mg V *

2.4 ANALGESICS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-PYRETIC DRUGS 4. DRUGS USED IN DOSORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Opioid Analgesics 4.1 THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS © Tablets 5 mg E B ©Methadone Injection 10 mg/ml E B Adjuvants Tramadol Injection 50 mg/ml E B Propranolol Tablets 10 mg, 40 mg N Par Tramadol Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg E B Propranolol Injection 1 mg/ml E Par

2.5 DRUGS USED IN PARKINSONISM AND RELATED DISORDERS 4.2 CONTRACEPTIVES

Levodop/ Carbidopa Tablets 100/25 mg, V Par ®Levonorgestrel Implant (Norplant) N B 250 mg/25mg Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System N B

◊ To be prescribed for children only * Consultant Psychiatrist Only

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5. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM 7. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT DISEASES AND FOR IMMUNOSUPPRESSION 5.1 ULCER HEALING DRUGS 7.1 ALKYLATING DRUGS Pantoprazole Injection 40 mg V C Pantoprazole Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg V Par ºIfosfamide Injection 1G N B ºLomustine (CCNU) Capsules 10 mg, E B 5.2 OTHER 40 mg, 100 mg ºLomustine (CCNU) Injection 10 mg E B Mesalazine Enema 1G N B *Mustine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg V B Temozolomide Caps. 5 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg N A

7.2 ANTIMETABOLITES

ºCapecitabine Tablets 500mg V B

ºFludarabine Phosphate Injection 50 mg E B

ºFluorouracil Cream 5% N B 6. DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS

6.1 ANTIBIOTICS 7.3 CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS

Ampicillin Injection 500 mg, 1G N ¤B ºMitomycin Inj. 2 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg N B Levofloxacin Injection 500 mg N ¤B Levofloxacin Tablets 500 mg, 750mg N ¤B 7.4 VINCA ALKALOIDS AND ETOPOSIDE Tigecycline Injection 50 mg N ¤B ºEtoposide Capsules 50 mg, 100 mg N B 6.2 ANTIFUNGALS 7.5 OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS Capsules 100mg N C Ketoconazole Tablets 200 mg V Par ºL. Asparaginase Injection 10,000 Units E B ºBortezomib Injection 3.5 mg N A ºTrastuzumab Injection 440 mg, 600 mg N *

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7.6 HORMONE ANTAGONISTS 9. DRUGS USED IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

ºClomiphene Citrate Tablets 50 mg N B 9.1 CORTICOSTEROIDS ºFinasteride Tablets 5 mg N B ºFlutamide Tablets 250 mg N B Dexamethasone Eye Drops 0.1% V C ºGoserelin Acetate Implant 3.6 10.8 mg E B ºGoserelin Acetate Implant 3.6 mg E B 9.2 OTHERS ºLeuprolide Acetate Inj. 3.75 mg, 11.25mg N A ºLetrozole Tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg N B Acetylcholine Powder for Reconstitution 1% E B for Intraocular irrigation Adjunct Intra Ocular Lens V B Levamisole Suspension E C HCl Solution 0.2% E B VisoElastic Injection (Ivisc) V B 7.7 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

See section 8.1

* CRH/ KPH/ MRH 10. DRUGS USED IN GENITO-URINARY TRACT DISORDERS

8. DRUGS USED IN MUSCULOSKELETAL & JOINT DISEASES 10.1 OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS

8.1 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Rhogam Injection 350 mcg V C

Chloroquine Phosphate Tablets 250 mg V Comp 10.2 DRUGS USED IN STD's ºInfliximab Injection N B ºBasiliximab Injection 10 mg N B Imiquimod Cream 5% N Par ºTacrolimus Injection 5 mg/ml N B ºMycophenolate Mofetil Capsules 500 mg E B ºMycophenolate Mofetil Injection 5 mg/ml N B

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11. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF THE 13. DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RENAL RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS

11.1 BRONCHODILATORS 13.1 CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Tiotropium HandiHaler/Capsules 18 mcg N C 13.1.1 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Perindopril Tablets 4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg E RU 11.2 PULMONARY SURFACTANT 13.1.2 Channel Blocker Beractant Suspension 25 mg/ml E * ®Nifedipine (Adalat Oros) 30 mg, 60 mg E RU

* Regional Hospitals /BHC/ NCH 13.2 ANTI-DIABETIC AGENT

®Sitagliptin Tablets 50 mg E RU

12. DRUGS USED IN ANAESTHESIA 13.3 NUTRITION

12.1 GENERAL ANAESTHESIA 13.3.1 Vitamins Calcitriol Capsule 0.25 mcg E RU 12.1.1 Peri-Operative Agents Calcitriol Injection 1 mcg/ml, 2 mcg/ml N RU Glycopyrrollate Injection 0.2 mg/ml N C 13.3.2 Minerals and Electrolytes Calcium Acetate Tablets 667mg V RU 12.1.2 Muscle Relaxants Calcium Carbonate Tablets 750 mg N RU Dantrolene Injection 20 mg N C Iron Sucrose Injection 20 mg/ml V RU

12.1.3 Narcotics and Sedatives Other Preparations ©Codeine Phosphate Injection 60 mg/ml N B Epoetin Alfa Injection V RU Midazolam Injection 2 mg/ml V C Epoetin Beta Injection V RU ®Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta V RU 12.1.4 Adjuvants (Micera) Injection 20 mcg V B

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CLASSIFICATION AND DRUG CATEGORY INSTITUTION

13. DRUGS FOR USE IN RENAL PATIENTS Contd.

13.4 SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE

®Renvela (Sevelamer) 800mg V RU

13.5 DIALYSIS FLUIDS

Acid Bicarbonate for Hemodialysis V RU

Hemodialysis Solution V RU

Peritoneal Dialysis Solution V RU Renalin Cold Sterilant Solution V RU

13.6 OTHERS

See relevant sections in Volume I

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DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS and RELATED GOODS GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS Contd.

1. INTRODUCTION . The Regional or Chief Pharmacist should dialogue with the Medical Officer of Health and Senior Medical Officer at the local The Ministry of Health is a recipient of various gifts from both local health facility, to determine the specific needs so that donations and international donors. Pharmaceuticals, medical sundries and which are accepted are those which are needed for use. This other related products account for a large percentage of the items process also applies to Community Medical Missions. donated. . The recipient(s) must confirm acceptance of specific items with In 1999 the Ministry developed a system to streamline and monitor quantities in writing to the donor/coordinator. donation activities for drugs and sundries. This led to the development of a gift policy that remains germane to these . The donor/local coordinator submits the list in duplicate, along donations. Further, the provisions under the relevant laws and with copies of the letters of acceptance from the local health regulations are applicable to drugs and related products. For facilities to the Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs example goods are not to arrive at the ports before or without the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the shipment. requisite Permit issued by the Division in keeping with the Food and Drugs Regulations, 1975. . A description of each item to be supplied should include the following information: Critical factors that influence acceptance of gifts include the o Trade name quantities being donated, usefulness, usage pattern, expiry dates, o Generic name distribution and likely public health impact. Quantities are o Name and address of manufacturer important because they can directly impact the Ministry’s spending o Quantity being supplied. Include pack size. on drugs and other items. By foregoing purchases of items that have o Strength (of drug) been donated in adequate quantities, scarce money can be used for o Expiry date other supplies. o Batch number

Another major aim for monitoring donations is to as far as possible, The donations should bear an expiry date of at least twelve (12) avoid spoilage and disposal. This is important as drug disposal is months after the landed date. costly both to the organization and the environment. In special circumstances where the items being imported are out 2. GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS of stock locally and it is established that the quantities being donated can be used ahead of a shorter expiry date (not less . The specific products and quantities to be donated must be than six months), approval may be obtained to import these based on the expressed needs for domestic use at the local level. items.

. The list of pharmaceuticals and any other related items proposed The brand or generic moiety of a donation (drug) should be for donation should be sent through the Regional Health Offices registered for use in Jamaica as well as approved by the health to the major local health facilities for which the donations are authorities for use in the country of manufacture or export. The intended, to determine whether the products can be utilized, manufacturing facility of the donated product should be Good once the donor has identified them as possible donations for Manufacturing Practice certified in accordance with the World Jamaica. A coordinator based locally may act on behalf of Health Organization guidelines. Special consideration may be overseas donors.

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GUIDELINES FOR DONATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS Contd. MINISTRY OF HEALTH CENTRAL DRUG & THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE applied where a drug not registered locally is to be administered FORMULARY DRUG REQUEST FORM in emergency procedures (e.g. invasive cardiovascular or cerebral interventions Application for addition, deletion or re-evaluation of a specific drug

The appropriate importation permit should be obtained from the Section A: To be completed by physician or pharmacist regulatory department, prior to arrival of the donation at the port of entry. There is a twenty-four (24) hour turn-around time for Name of drug (generic/trade) Dosage form(s) and strength(s) the evaluation of permit applications.

. The importer should submit quarterly reports to the Standards Indication(s): Dosage regimen(s): and Regulation Division indicating the items imported and quantities distributed.

. The labels for donated products including package inserts Your recommendation: If the recommendation is for deletion, please should be written in English. Bilingual labels are acceptable on o Delete drug indicate reason(s) condition one of the languages is English. o Add drug o New evidence drug is unsafe o Add drug with (provide supporting documents) . Donated products should be imported in their original containers restrictions/guidelines o An equivalent drug on the from the manufacturer. Products that have been opened, and o Re-evaluate drug formulary is more effective (state used will not be accepted. Pre-packaged products must be name of drug) appropriately labelled and must state the brand name, generic o A more effective drug is being name and strength, batch number and expiry date of the recommended product. o A less expensive drug is being recommended . Following distribution at a community health mission, all o Other (please state) unused pharmaceuticals should be sent to the Pharmacy Department of the nearest Government health facility for If the recommendation is for an addition/re-evaluation, please provide evidence base handling. documentation to support the following criteria. o Efficacy . The Standards and Regulation Division on behalf of the Health o Effectiveness Ministry, reserves the right to detain, seize or cause to be re- o Safety exported, pharmaceuticals and other related products imported o Financial impact contrary to these guidelines. Failure to comply with the guidelines is a breach of the Food and Drugs Act 1964 and the Name of Applicant Qualification/license # Food and Drugs Regulation 1975.

. Breaches of the Customs Act 1941 may result in the imposition Place of Practice Telephone #/ fax Number #/ email of fines as deemed appropriate in keeping with that Act.

Standards and Regulation Division Signature: Date: Ministry of Health November 2015

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Section B: For official use only

Recommendation of Central Drug &Therapeutics Committee

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List of supporting documents received:

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ADVERSEDRUG REACTION(ADR)

The completed form is to be forwarded to the Ministry of Health, Standards & Regulation –

Division, Attention: Director, 45-47 Barbados Avenue, Kingston 5

PATIENT MEDICAL HISTORY PATIENTMEDICAL DRUG(S) SUSPECTED

Telephone # 633-7433; Fax # 630- 3630 PATIENTINFORMATION

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UNSATISFACTORY PHYSICAL FEATURES PHYSICAL UNSATISFACTORY

OTHER DRUGS (Including self medication and herbal remedies) herbal and (Including self medication DRUGS OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN AND TYPEOF OBSERVED REACTION(S) EFFICACY DRUG

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INDEX TO CHAPTERS Ampicillin 83 Abacavir (ABC) 44, 56 Anastrozole 48 Acarbose 16, 36 Aqueous Cream 33 Acetazolamide 17, 55 Atazanavir / Ritonavir 44 Acetylcysteine 68 Atenolol 20 Acetylcholine 86 Atorvastatin 23 15, 23, 55, 65, Acetylsalicylic acid 29 Atropine 68 Acid Bicarbonate 89 Azathioprine 48 Actinomycin D 47 Azithromycin 41 Acyclovir 44 Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) 64 Adapalene 82 51 Adenosine 22 Balanced Salt Solution 56 Adrenaline 22, 68 Basiliximab 85 Albendazole 44 Beclometasone 60 Albumin 53 Bendrofluazide/ Reserpine 21 Allopurinol 51 Benzathine Penicillin 41, 58 Alprazolam 25, 65 Benzoic Acid 31 Aluminium Hydroxide Mixture 39 Benzoin Compound 63 Amethocaine 56 Benztropine 30 Amikacin 41 Benzyl Benzoate 32 Amino Acid 53 Benzylpenicillin 41, 58 Aminocaproic Acid 80 Beractant 87 Aminophylline 60 32, 34, Amiodarone 21 Betamethasone 55, 56

Amitriptyline 26 Bisacodyl 40

Amlodipine 22 Bivalirudin 80

Ammonium Chloride Mixture 62 Bleomycin 47

Amoxicillin 41 Bortezomib 84

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 41 Brimonidine 55

Amphotericin B 43 Bromhexine 62

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Budesonide 60, 61 Chlorpromazine 26 Bupivacaine 61 Cholestyramine 23 Busulfan 47 27 Calamine 32 34, 41, Calcipotriol 33 Ciprofloxacin 56, 58

Calcitriol 88 Cis-atracurium 66

Calcium Acetate 88 Cisplatin 47

Calcium carbonate 88 Clarithromycin 42

Calcium Chloride 52 Clindamycin 31, 42

Calcium Folinate 49 Clobetasol 32

Calcium Gluconate 52, 68 Clofazimine 42

Capecitabine 84 Clomiphene 85

Captopril 21 Clonazepam 25 carbamazepine 25 Clopidogrel 23 31, 34, Carbimazole 36 Clotrimazole 43, 58 Carboplatin 47 Cloxacillin 42 Carvedilol 22 Clozapine 81

Cefotaxime 41 28, 62, Ceftazidime 41 Codeine 87 41, 50, Colagenase 82 Ceftriaxone 58 Corticosporine 34 Cefuroxime 41, 50 Cortisone 37 Cetrimide 33 Cotrimoxazole 45, 58 Charcoal, activated 68 Cyanocobalamin 52 Chloral Hydrate 65 Cyclopentolate 55 Chloramphenicol 34, 56 Cyclophosphamide 47 33, 35,

Chlorhexidine 46 Cyclosporin 50

Chlorambucil 47 Cyproterone 48

Chloroquine 44, 85 Cytarabine 47

Chlorpheniramine 61, 62 Cytosine 48 Dabigatran 80

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Dacarbazine 48 Efavirenz (EFV or EFZ) 44 Dantrolene 87 Emulsifying Ointment 33 Dapsone 42 Enalapril 21 Darunavir 44 Enoxaparin 23 Daunorubicin 47 Ephedrine Mixture 22 Desferrioxamine 68 Epoetin 88 Desmopressin 37 Erythromycin 42, 58 34, 37, Escitalopram 26 Dexamethasone 55, 56 Esmolol 20, 66

Dextromethorphan 62, 86 Estradiol Valerate 37

Dextrose 53 Ethambutol 43 25, 51, Etoposide 48, 84 Diazepam 68

29, 51, Factor VIII 80 Diclofenac 56 Factor IX 80 Digoxin 20 Fentanyl 66 Diltiazem 22 Ferrous Sulphate 53 Dimenhydrinate 27 Filgrastim 49 dimercaprol 68 Finasteride 58, 85 Diosmin 24 Fleet Enema 40 Diphenhydramine 61, 62 Fleet Phospha Soda Oral Solution 40 Diphtheria antitoxin 64 Fluconazole 43, 58 Diphtheria vaccine (DPT) 64 Fludarabine 84 Dipyridamole 23 Flumazenil 66, 68 Dobutamine 22 Fluorescein 56 Domperidone 28, 39 Fluorouracil 47, 84 Donepezil 30 Fluoxetine 26 Dopamine 22 Flupenthixol 26 Dorzolamide 55 Fluphenazine 26 Doxorubicin 47 Flutamide 85 Doxycycline 42, 58 32, 34, Edrophonium 51 Fluticasone 61

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Folic acid 52 Hepatitis B 64 Formaldehyde 33 Human Iimmunoglobulin 64 Formoterol 61 Hydralazine 21 Fractionated Soya Oil 53 Hydrochlorothiazide 20 Fucidic Acid 31 32, 34, Fuller’s Earth 68 Hydrocortisone 37, 60

Furosemide 20 Hydrogen Peroxide 32, 35

Gabapentin 25 Hydroxychloroquine 50

Ganciclovir 45 Hydroxyurea 48

Gas Gangrene Antitoxins 64 Hyoscine 39

Gelofusine 53 Ibuprofen 29

Gemcitabine 47 Ichthamol 33 42, 50, Ifosfamide 84 Gentamicin 56 Imipenem / Cilastatin 42 Gliclazide 36 Imipramine 26 Glimepiride 36 Imiquimod 86 Glucagon 68 Indapamide 20 Glutaraldehyde 46 Infliximab 85 Glycerin 40 Influenza vaccine 64 Glycerol 53 Insulin injection 36 Glyceryl trinitrate 22 Itraconazole 83 Glycopyrrollate 87 Intra Ocular Lens 86 Ganciclovir 45 Iodine 33, 36 Goserelin 85 Ipecacuanha 68 Granisetron 49 Ipratropium bromide 60 Griseofulvin 43 Iron Dextran 54 Guaifenesin 62 Iron Sucrose 88 Haloperidol 26 Isoflurane 65 Hemodialysis Solution 87 Isoniazid 43 Heparin 23 Isosorbide dinitrate 22 Hepatitis A 64 Isoprenalin 87

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Isotretinoin 82 Magnesium 39, 57 Ivabradine 80 mannitol 53 31, 33, Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine 64 Ketaconazole 83 Mebendazole 44 ketamine 55 Medroxyprogesterone 37

Ketanserin 33 Meloxicam 29

Ketotifen 61 Melphalan 47

Lactulose 40 Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine 64

L. Asparaginase 84 Menthol 63

Labetalol 22, 66 Mercaptopurine 47

Lamivudine (3TC) 45 Meropenem 42

Letrozole 85 Mesalazine 40, 83

Leuprolide 85 Mesna 46

Levamisole 85 Metamizol 29

Lovedopa/Carbidopa 81 Metaprolol 20

Levofloxacin 83 Metformin 36

Levonorgestrel 38, 82 Methadone 81

Levothyroxine 36 Methotrexate 47, 50

Lignocaine 20, 67 Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol 88

Lithium Carbonate 26 Methyldopa 21

Liquid Paraffin 40 Methylergometrine 57

Lofeminal 38 Methylphenidate 30 Lomustine 84 32, 37, Loperamide 39 methylprednisolone 55, 60 Lopinavir 45 Metoclopramide 39 61 Metolazone 20 Lorazepam 81 Metronidazole 46, 58 Losartan 21 Miconazole 58 Low Dose Perle 38 Midazolam 25, 87 L-Thyroxine 36 Milrinone 24 Lubricant gel 34 Mineral mix 52

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Mineral Oil 40 Oxcarbazepine 25, 81 Misoprostol 22 Oxybutynin 59 Mitomycin 84 Oxycodone 28 Mometasone 34 Oxygen 62 Montelukast 63 Oxytocin 37, 57 Morphine 28, 66 Paclitaxel 48 Multivitamin for Parenteral Use 52 Paliperidone 81 Multivitamin Syrup 52 Pancuronium 66 Multivitamins for Antenatal Use 52 Pantoprazole 83 Mupirocin 31 Paracetamol 29 Mustine 84 Paraldehyde 25 Mycophenolate 85 Paroxetine 26 Naloxone 66, 68 Pentoxifylline 24 Neomycin 34, 56 Perindopril 88 Neostigmine 67 Peritoneal Dialysis Solution 89 Nevirapine (NVP) 45 Permethrin 32 Nifedipine 22, 88 Pethidine 28, 66 Nitrofurantoin 46 Phenobarbitone 27 Nitrous oxide 65 22, 55, Phenylephrine 66 Noradrenaline 66 Phenytoin 25 Norethisterone 37 Pholcodeine 62 Norfloxacin 42, 58 Phytomenadione 54 Normal Saline 34 Pilocarpine 55 Nystatin 43 Pioglitazone 36 Olanzapine 26 Piperacillin/ Tazobactam 42 Olapatadine 86 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 64 Omeprazole 40 Podophyllum 33, 58 Ondansetron 49 Poliomyelitis (OPV) Vaccine 64 Oral rehydration salts 39, 52 Polymixin B 34 Oseltamivir 45 Potassium Chloride 52, 53 Oxaliplatin 47

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Potassium Citrate 53 Resorcinol 31 Potassium Permanganate 32 Rhogam 86 Pralidoxime 68 Rifabutin 43 Pravaststin 80 Rifampicin 43 37, 55, Risperidone 26 Prednisolone 60 Ritonavir 45 37, 49, Ropivacaine 67 Prednisone 60 Rotavirus Vaccine 64 Prilocaine 67 Salbutamol 57, 60 Primaquin 44 Salicylic acid 31, 33 Procaine benzylpenicillin 42, 58 Salmeterol 61 Procarbazine 48 Sertraline 26 Prochlorperazine 28 Sevelamer 89 Promethazine 28, 62 Sevoflurane 65 Propranolol 82 Sildenafil 80 Propofol 65 34, 56,

Propylthiouracil 36 Silver Nitrate 58

Prostaglandin E 24 Silver Sulfadiazine 31

Protamine sulfate 68 Simvastatin 23

Proquanil 44 Sitagliptin 88

Pyrazinamide 43 Sodium Bicarbonate 53

Pyridostigmine 51 Sodium Calcium Edetate 68

Pyridoxine 52 Sodium Chloride 53

Pyrimethamine 46 Sodium Citrate 62, 67

Quetiapine 26 Sodium Clodronate 49

Quinine 44 Sodium Lactate 53

Raltegravir 45 Sodium Nitroprusside 67

Ranitidine 40 Sodium Picosulphate 40

Remifentanil 66, 68 Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate 53

Renalin Cold Sterilant Solution 89 Sodium Thiosulphate 31

Reserpine 21 Sodium Valproate 25

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Spectinomycin 58 Triamcinolone 37 Spironolactone 20 Trifluoperazine 27 Stavudine Trimetazidine 24 Streptokinase 24 Trimethoprim 58 Streptomycin 43 Tropicamide 55 Sulfamethoxazole 58 Tuberculin, purified protein derivative (PPD) 64 Sulfasalazine 40, 50 Valacyclovir 45 Sulphur 31, 33 Valproic acid (sodium valproate) 25 Suxamethonium 66 Valsartan 21 Tacrolimus 85 Vancomycin 42 Tamoxifen 48 Varicella vaccine & Immunoglobulin 64 Tamsulosin 58 Vasopressin 40, 57 Temozolomide 84 Vecuronium 66 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 45 Venlafaxine 26 Terazosin 58 Verapamil 21 Terbinafine 31 Vinblastine 48 Testosterone 37 Vincristine 48 Tetanus vaccine & Immunoglobulin 64 Vinpocetine 80 Tetracycline 31, 56 ViscoElastic Injection 82 Thiamine 52 Vitamin B Complex 52 Thiopental Sodium 65 Warfarin 23 Tigecycline 83 Water for Injection and Irrigation 53, 54 Timolol 55 Xylometazoline 34 Tiotropium 87 Yellow fever vaccine 64 Tissue Plasminogen Activator 80 Zidovudine (ZDV or AZT) 45 Tolterodine 59 Zinc 33 Topiramate 81 Zolendronic Acid Tramadol 81 Zuclopenthixol 27 Trastuzumab 84 Travoprast 55 Tretinoin 82

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