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    WHOModelList

    of

    EssentialMedicines

    16thlist,March2009

    Statusofthisdocument

    ThisisareprintofthetextontheWHOMedicineswebsite

    http://www.who.int/medicines/publications/essentialmedicines/en/index.html

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    Thepublishedmaterialisbeingdistributedwithoutwarrantyofanykind,eitherexpressedorimplied. The

    responsibilityfortheinterpretationanduseofthemateriallieswiththereader. InnoeventshalltheWorldHealth

    Organizationbeliablefordamagesarisingfromitsuse.

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    16thedition

    EssentialMedicines

    WHOModelList(revisedMarch2009)

    ExplanatoryNotes

    Thecorelistpresentsalistofminimummedicineneedsforabasichealthcaresystem,listingthemost

    efficacious,safeandcosteffectivemedicinesforpriorityconditions.Priorityconditionsareselectedonthe

    basisofcurrentandestimatedfuturepublichealthrelevance,andpotentialforsafeandcosteffective

    treatment.

    Thecomplementarylistpresentsessentialmedicinesforprioritydiseases,forwhichspecializeddiagnostic

    ormonitoringfacilities,and/orspecialistmedicalcare,and/orspecialisttrainingareneeded.Incaseofdoubt

    medicinesmayalsobelistedascomplementaryonthebasisofconsistenthighercostsorlessattractivecost

    effectivenessinavarietyofsettings.

    Thesquareboxsymbol()isprimarilyintendedtoindicatesimilarclinicalperformancewithinapharmacologicalclass.Thelistedmedicineshouldbetheexampleoftheclassforwhichthereisthebest

    evidenceforeffectivenessandsafety.Insomecases,thismaybethefirstmedicinethatislicensedfor

    marketing;inotherinstances,subsequentlylicensedcompoundsmaybesaferormoreeffective.Wherethere

    isnodifferenceintermsofefficacyandsafetydata,thelistedmedicineshouldbetheonethatisgenerally

    availableatthelowestprice,basedoninternationaldrugpriceinformationsources.Notallsquareboxesare

    applicabletomedicineselectionforchildrenseethesecondEMLcfordetails.

    Therapeuticequivalenceisonlyindicatedonthebasisofreviewsofefficacyandsafetyandwhenconsistent

    withWHOclinicalguidelines.Nationallistsshouldnotuseasimilarsymbolandshouldbespecificintheir

    finalselection,whichwoulddependonlocalavailabilityandprice.

    Theasymbolindicatesthatthereisanageorweightrestrictiononuseofthemedicine;detailsforeach

    medicinecanbefoundinTable1.

    Wherethe[c]symbolisplacednexttothecomplementarylistitsignifiesthatthemedicine(s)require(s)

    specialistdiagnosticormonitoringfacilities,and/orspecialistmedicalcare,and/orspecialisttrainingfor

    theiruseinchildren.

    Wherethe[c]symbolisplacednexttoanindividualmedicineorstrengthofmedicineitsignifiesthatthereisaspecificindicationforrestrictingitsusetochildren.

    ThepresenceofanentryontheEssentialMedicinesListcarriesnoassuranceastopharmaceuticalquality.It

    istheresponsibilityoftherelevantnationalorregionaldrugregulatoryauthoritytoensurethateach

    productisofappropriatepharmaceuticalquality(includingstability)andthatwhenrelevant,different

    productsareinterchangeable.

    ForrecommendationsandadviceconcerningallaspectsofthequalityassuranceofmedicinesseetheWHO

    Medicineswebsitehttp://www.who.int/medicines/areas/quality_assurance/en/index.html.

    Medicinesanddosageformsarelistedinalphabeticalorderwithineachsectionandthereisnoimplicationofpreferenceforoneformoveranother.Standardtreatmentguidelinesshouldbeconsultedforinformation

    onappropriatedosageforms.

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    ThemaintermsusedfordosageformsintheEssentialMedicinesListcanbefoundinAnnex1.

    Definitionsofmanyofthesetermsandpharmaceuticalqualityrequirementsapplicabletothedifferent

    categoriesarepublishedinthecurrenteditionofTheInternationalPharmacopoeia

    http://www.who.int/medicines/publications/pharmacopoeia/en/index.html.

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    1. ANAESTHETICS

    1.1 General anaesthetics and oxygen

    halothane Inhalation.

    ketamine Injection:50mg(ashydrochloride)/mlin10mlvial.

    nitrousoxide Inhalation.

    oxygen Inhalation(medicinalgas).

    thiopental Powderforinjection:0.5g;1g(sodiumsalt)inampoule.

    1.2 Local anaesthetics

    bupivacaine

    Injection:0.25%;0.5%(hydrochloride)invial.

    Injectionforspinalanaesthesia:0.5%(hydrochloride)in

    4mlampouletobemixedwith7.5%glucosesolution.

    lidocaine

    Injection:1%;2%(hydrochloride)invial.

    Injectionforspinalanaesthesia:5%(hydrochloride)in

    2mlampouletobemixedwith7.5%glucosesolution.

    Topicalforms:2%to4%(hydrochloride).

    lidocaine+epinephrine(adrenaline)Dentalcartridge:2%(hydrochloride)+epinephrine1:80000.

    Injection:1%;2%(hydrochloride)+epinephrine1:200000invial.

    ComplementaryList

    ephedrineInjection:30mg(hydrochloride)/mlin1mlampoule.

    (Foruseinspinalanaesthesiaduringdelivery,topreventhypotension).

    1.3 Preoperative medication and sedation for short-term proceduresatropine Injection:1mg(sulfate)in1mlampoule.

    diazepamInjection:5mg/mlin2mlampoule.

    Tablet:5mg.

    morphine Injection:10mg(sulfateorhydrochloride)in1mlampoule.

    promethazine Oralliquid:5mg(hydrochloride)/5ml.

    2. ANALGESICS, ANTIPYRETICS, NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORYMEDICINES (NSAIMs), MEDICINES USED TO TREAT GOUT AND DISEASE MODIFYING

    AGENTS IN RHEUMATOID DISORDERS (DMARDs)2.1 Non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs)acetylsalicylicacid

    Suppository:50mgto150mg.

    Tablet:100mgto500mg.

    ibuprofenaTablet:200mg;400mg.

    a >3 months.

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    paracetamol*

    Oralliquid:125mg/5ml.

    Suppository:100mg.

    Tablet:100mgto500mg.

    *Notrecommendedforantiinflammatoryuseduetolackofprovenbenefittothateffect.

    ComplementaryList[c]

    acetylsalicylicacid*

    Suppository:50mgto150mg.

    Tablet:100mgto500mg.

    *Foruseforrheumaticfever,juvenilearthritis,Kawasakidisease.

    2.2 Opioid analgesics

    codeine Tablet:15mg(phosphate)[c];30mg(phosphate).

    morphine

    Injection:10mg(morphinehydrochlorideormorphinesulfate)

    in1mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:10mg(morphinehydrochlorideormorphine

    sulfate)/5ml.

    Tablet:10mg(morphinesulfate).

    Tablet(prolongedrelease):10mg;30mg;60mg(morphine

    sulfate).

    2.3 Medicines used to treat gout

    allopurinol Tablet:100mg.

    2.4 Disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders (DMARDs)

    chloroquine Tablet:100mg;150mg(asphosphateorsulfate).

    ComplementaryList

    azathioprine Tablet:50mg.

    methotrexate Tablet:2.5mg(assodiumsalt).

    penicillamine Solidoraldosageform:250mg.

    sulfasalazine Tablet:500mg.

    3. ANTIALLERGICS AND MEDICINES USED IN ANAPHYLAXIS

    chlorphenaminea

    Injection:10mg(hydrogenmaleate)in1mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:2mg/5ml [c].

    Tablet:4mg(hydrogenmaleate).

    a >1 year.

    dexamethasoneInjection:4mgdexamethasonephosphate(asdisodiumsalt)in

    1mlampoule.

    epinephrine(adrenaline)Injection:1mg(ashydrochlorideorhydrogentartrate)in

    1mlampoule.

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    hydrocortisone Powderforinjection:100mg(assodiumsuccinate)invial.

    prednisoloneOralliquid:5mg/ml[c].

    Tablet:5mg;25mg.

    4. ANTIDOTES AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USED IN POISONINGS

    4.1 Non-specific

    charcoal,activated Powder.

    4.2 Specific

    acetylcysteineInjection:200mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:10%[c];20%[c].

    atropine Injection:1mg(sulfate)in1mlampoule.

    calciumgluconate Injection:100mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    deferoxamine Powderforinjection:500mg(mesilate)invial.

    dimercaprol Injectioninoil:50mg/mlin2mlampoule.

    DLmethionine*Tablet:250mg.

    *Willbereviewedforpossibledeletion.

    methylthioniniumchloride

    (methyleneblue)Injection:10mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    naloxone Injection:400micrograms(hydrochloride)in1mlampoule.

    penicillamine Solidoraldosageform:250mg.

    potassiumferrichexacyanoferrate(II)

    2H20(Prussianblue)Powderfororaladministration.

    sodiumcalciumedetate Injection:200mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    sodiumnitrite Injection:30mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    sodiumthiosulfate Injection:250mg/mlin50mlampoule.

    5. ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTIEPILEPTICS

    carbamazepine

    Oralliquid:100mg/5ml.

    Tablet(chewable):100mg;200mg.

    Tablet(scored):100mg;200mg.

    diazepam Gelorrectalsolution:5mg/mlin0.5ml;2mland4mltubes.

    lorazepamParenteralformulation:2mg/mlin1mlampoule;4mg/mlin

    1mlampoule.

    magnesiumsulfate*

    Injection:500mg/mlin2mlampoule;500mg/mlin

    10mlampoule.

    *Foruseineclampsiaandseverepreeclampsiaandnotforother

    convulsantdisorders.

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    phenobarbital

    Injection:200mg/ml(phenobarbitalsodium).

    Oralliquid:15mg/5ml(phenobarbital).

    Tablet:15mgto100mg(phenobarbital).

    phenytoin

    Capsule:25mg;50mg;100mg(sodiumsalt).

    Injection:50mg/mlin5mlvial(sodiumsalt).

    Oralliquid:25mgto30mg/5ml.*

    Tablet:25mg;50mg;100mg(sodiumsalt).

    Tablet(chewable):50mg.

    *Thepresenceofboth25mg/5mland30mg/5mlstrengthson

    thesamemarketwouldcauseconfusioninprescribingand

    dispensingandshouldbeavoided.

    valproicacid(sodiumvalproate)

    Oralliquid:200mg/5ml.

    Tablet(crushable):100mg.

    Tablet(entericcoated):200mg;500mg(sodiumvalproate).

    ComplementaryList

    ethosuximideCapsule:250mg.

    Oralliquid:250mg/5ml.

    6. ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICINES6.1 Anthelminthics6.1.1 Intestinal anthelminthicsalbendazole Tablet(chewable):400mg.

    levamisole Tablet:50mg;150mg(ashydrochloride).

    mebendazole Tablet(chewable):100mg;500mg.

    niclosamide*Tablet(chewable):500mg.

    *Niclosamideislistedforusewhenpraziquanteltreatmentfails.

    praziquantel Tablet:150mg;600mg.

    pyrantelOralliquid:50mg(asembonate)/ml.

    Tablet(chewable):250mg(asembonate).

    6.1.2 Antifilarials

    ivermectin Tablet(scored):3mg;6mg.

    ComplementaryList

    diethylcarbamazine Tablet:50mg;100mg(dihydrogencitrate).

    suraminsodium*

    Powderforinjection:1ginvial.

    *Willbereviewedforpossibledeletion.

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    6.1.3 Antischistosomals and antitrematode medicines

    praziquantel Tablet:600mg.

    triclabendazole Tablet:250mg.

    ComplementaryList

    oxamniquine*

    Capsule:250mg.

    Oralliquid:250mg/5ml.

    *Oxamniquineislistedforusewhenpraziquanteltreatmentfails.

    6.2 Antibacterials

    6.2.1 Beta Lactam medicines

    amoxicillin

    Powderfororalliquid:125mg(anhydrous)/5ml;250mg

    (anhydrous)/5ml[c].

    Solidoraldosageform:250mg;500mg(anhydrous).

    amoxicillin+clavulanicacid

    Oralliquid:125mgamoxicillin+31.25mgclavulanicacid/5ml

    AND250mgamoxicillin+62.5mgclavulanicacid/5ml[c].

    Tablet:500mg+125mg.

    ampicillin Powderforinjection:500mg;1g(assodiumsalt)invial.

    benzathinebenzylpenicillin

    Powderforinjection:900mgbenzylpenicillin(=1.2millionIU)

    in5mlvial[c];1.44gbenzylpenicillin(=2.4millionIU)in5ml

    vial.

    benzylpenicillinPowderforinjection:600mg(=1millionIU);3g(=5millionIU)

    (sodiumorpotassiumsalt)invial.

    cefalexin[c]

    Powderforreconstitutionwithwater:125mg/5ml;

    250mg/5ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:250mg.

    cefazolin*a

    Powderforinjection:1g(assodiumsalt)invial.

    *Forsurgicalprophylaxis.

    a >1 month.

    cefixime*

    Capsule:400mg.

    *Onlylistedforsingledosetreatmentofuncomplicatedano

    genitalgonorrhoea.

    ceftriaxone*a

    Powderforinjection:250mg;1g(assodiumsalt)invial.

    *Donotadministerwithcalciumandavoidininfantswith

    hyperbilirubinemia.

    a >41 weeks corrected gestational age.

    cloxacillin

    Capsule:500mg;1g(assodiumsalt).

    Powderforinjection:500mg(assodiumsalt)invial.

    Powderfororalliquid:125mg(assodiumsalt)/5ml.

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    phenoxymethylpenicillinPowderfororalliquid:250mg(aspotassiumsalt)/5ml.

    Tablet:250mg(aspotassiumsalt).

    procainebenzylpenicillin*

    Powderforinjection:1g(=1millionIU);3g(=3millionIU)in

    vial.

    *Procainebenzylpenicillinisnotrecommendedasfirstline

    treatmentforneonatalsepsisexceptinsettingswithhigh

    neonatalmortality,whengivenbytrainedhealthworkersin

    caseswherehospitalcareisnotachievable.

    ComplementaryList

    cefotaxime*[c]

    Powderforinjection:250mgpervial.

    *3rdgenerationcephalosporinofchoiceforuseinhospitalized

    neonates.

    ceftazidime Powderforinjection:250mgor1g(aspentahydrate)invial.

    imipenem*+cilastatin*

    Powderforinjection:250mg(asmonohydrate)+250mg(assodium

    salt);500mg(asmonohydrate)+500mg(assodiumsalt)invial.

    *Onlylistedforthetreatmentoflifethreateninghospitalbased

    infectionduetosuspectedorprovenmultidrugresistantinfection.

    Meropenemisindicatedforthetreatmentofmeningitisandislicensed

    foruseinchildrenovertheageof3months.

    6.2.2 Other antibacterials

    azithromycin*

    Capsule:250mg;500mg.

    Oralliquid:200mg/5ml.

    *OnlylistedforsingledosetreatmentofgenitalChlamydia

    trachomatisandoftrachoma.

    chloramphenicol

    Capsule:250mg.

    Oilysuspensionforinjection*:0.5g(assodiumsuccinate)/mlin

    2mlampoule.

    *Onlyforthepresumptivetreatmentofepidemicmeningitisin

    childrenolderthan2years.

    Oralliquid:150mg(aspalmitate)/5ml.

    Powderforinjection:1g(sodiumsuccinate)invial.

    ciprofloxacin

    Oralliquid:250mg/5ml[c].

    SolutionforIVinfusion:2mg/ml[c].

    Tablet:250mg(ashydrochloride).

    doxycyclinea

    Oralliquid:25mg/5ml[c];50mg/5ml[c].

    Solidoraldosageform:50mg[c];100mg(hydrochloride).

    aUse in children

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    erythromycin

    Powderforinjection:500mg(aslactobionate)invial.

    Powderfororalliquid:125mg/5ml(asstearateorethyl

    succinate).

    Solidoraldosageform:250mg(asstearateorethylsuccinate).

    gentamicin Injection:10mg;40mg(assulfate)/mlin2mlvial.

    metronidazole

    Injection:500mgin100mlvial.

    Oralliquid:200mg(asbenzoate)/5ml.

    Suppository:500mg;1g.

    Tablet:200mgto500mg.

    nitrofurantoinOralliquid:25mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:100mg.

    spectinomycin Powderforinjection:2g(ashydrochloride)invial.

    sulfamethoxazole+trimethoprim

    Injection:

    80mg+16mg/mlin5mlampoule;

    80mg+16mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:200mg+40mg/5ml.

    Tablet:100mg+20mg;400mg+80mg.

    trimethoprima

    Oralliquid:50mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:100mg;200mg.

    a >6 months.

    ComplementaryList

    clindamycin

    Capsule:150mg.

    Injection:150mg(asphosphate)/ml.

    Oralliquid:75mg/5ml[c].

    vancomycin Powderforinjection:250mg(ashydrochloride)invial.

    6.2.3 Antileprosy medicines

    Medicines used in the treatment of leprosy should neverbe used except in combination. Combination

    therapyisessentialtopreventtheemergenceofdrugresistance.Colourcodedblisterpacks(MDTblister

    packs) containing standard two medicine (paucibacillary leprosy) or three medicine (multibacillary

    leprosy)combinationsforadultandchildhoodleprosyshouldbeused.MDTblisterpackscanbesupplied

    freeofchargethroughWHO.

    clofazimine Capsule:50mg;100mg.

    dapsone Tablet:25mg;50mg;100mg.

    rifampicin Solidoraldosageform:150mg;300mg.

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    6.2.4 Antituberculosis medicines

    ethambutolOralliquid:25mg/ml[c].

    Tablet:100mgto400mg(hydrochloride).

    ethambutol+isoniazid Tablet:400mg+150mg.

    ethambutol+isoniazid+pyrazinamide

    +rifampicinTablet:275mg+75mg+400mg+150mg.

    ethambutol+isoniazid+rifampicin Tablet:275mg+75mg+150mg.

    isoniazid

    Oralliquid:50mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:100mgto300mg.

    Tablet(scored):50mg.

    isoniazid+pyrazinamide+rifampicin

    Tablet:

    75mg+400mg+150mg.

    150mg+500mg+150mg(Forintermittentusethreetimes

    weekly).

    isoniazid+rifampicin

    Tablet:

    75mg+150mg;150mg+300mg.

    60mg+60mg(Forintermittentusethreetimesweekly).

    150mg+150mg(Forintermittentusethreetimesweekly).

    pyrazinamide

    Oralliquid:30mg/ml[c].

    Tablet:400mg.

    Tablet(dispersible):150mg.

    Tablet(scored):150mg.

    rifabutinCapsule:150mg.*

    *ForuseonlyinpatientswithHIVreceivingproteaseinhibitors.

    rifampicinOralliquid:20mg/ml[c].

    Solidoraldosageform:150mg;300mg.

    streptomycin Powderforinjection:1g(assulfate)invial.

    ComplementaryList

    Reservesecondlinedrugsforthetreatmentofmultidrugresistanttuberculosis(MDRTB)shouldbe

    usedinspecializedcentresadheringtoWHOstandardsforTBcontrol.

    amikacin Powderforinjection:100mg;500mg;1ginvial.

    capreomycin Powderforinjection:1ginvial.

    cycloserine Solidoraldosageform:250mg.

    ethionamide Tablet:125mg;250mg.

    kanamycin Powderforinjection:1ginvial.

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    ofloxacin*

    Tablet:200mg;400mg.

    *Levofloxacinmaybeanalternativebasedonavailabilityand

    programmeconsiderations.

    paminosalicylicacid Granules:

    4

    g

    in

    sachet.

    Tablet:500mg.

    6.3 Antifungal medicines

    clotrimazoleVaginalcream:1%;10%.

    Vaginaltablet:100mg;500mg.

    fluconazole

    Capsule:50mg.

    Injection:2mg/mlinvial.

    Oralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    griseofulvinOralliquid:125mg/5ml[c].

    Solidoraldosageform:125mg;250mg.

    nystatin

    Lozenge:100000IU.

    Oralliquid:50mg/5ml[c];100000IU/ml[c].

    Pessary:100000IU.

    Tablet:100000IU;500000IU.

    ComplementaryList

    amphotericinBPowderforinjection:50mginvial.

    Asdeoxycholateorliposomal.

    flucytosineCapsule:250mg.

    Infusion:2.5gin250ml.

    potassiumiodide Saturatedsolution.

    6.4 Antiviral medicines6.4.1 Antiherpes medicines

    aciclovir

    Oralliquid:200mg/5ml[c].

    Powderforinjection:250mg(assodiumsalt)invial.

    Tablet:200mg.

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    6.4.2 AntiretroviralsBasedoncurrentevidenceandexperienceofuse,medicinesinthefollowingthreeclassesofantiretrovirals

    are included as essential medicines for treatment and prevention of HIV (prevention of mothertochild

    transmission and postexposure prophylaxis). The Committee emphasizes the importance of using these

    products in accordance with global and national guidelines. The Committee recommends and endorsesthe use of fixeddose combinations and the development of appropriate new fixeddose combinations,

    including modified dosage forms, nonrefrigerated products and paediatric dosage forms of assured

    pharmaceuticalquality.

    Scoredtabletscanbeusedinchildrenandthereforecanbeconsideredforinclusioninthelistingoftablets,

    providedadequatequalityproductsareavailable.

    6.4.2.1 Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors

    abacavir(ABC)Oralliquid:100mg(assulfate)/5ml.

    Tablet:300mg(assulfate).

    didanosine(ddI)

    Bufferedpowderfororalliquid:100mg;167mg;250mgpackets.

    Capsule(unbufferedentericcoated):125mg;200mg;250mg;

    400mg.

    Tablet(bufferedchewable,dispersible):25mg;50mg;100mg;

    150mg;200mg.

    emtricitabine

    (FTC)*a

    Capsule:200mg.

    Oralliquid:10mg/ml.

    *FTCisanacceptablealternativeto3TC,basedonknowledgeof

    thepharmacology,theresistancepatternsandclinicaltrialsof

    antiretrovirals.

    a >3 months.

    lamivudine(3TC)Oralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    Tablet:150mg.

    stavudine(d4T)Capsule:15mg;20mg;30mg.

    Powderfororalliquid:5mg/5ml.

    tenofovirdisoproxilfumarate(TDF) Tablet:

    300

    mg

    (tenofovir

    disoproxil

    fumarate

    equivalent

    to

    245mgtenofovirdisoproxil).

    zidovudine(ZDVorAZT)

    Capsule:100mg;250mg.

    Oralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    SolutionforIVinfusioninjection:10mg/mlin20mlvial.

    Tablet:300mg.

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    6.4.2.2 Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

    efavirenz(EFVorEFZ)a

    Capsule:50mg;100mg;200mg.

    Oralliquid:150mg/5ml.

    Tablet:600mg.

    a >3 years or >10 kg weight.

    nevirapine(NVP)Oralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    Tablet:200mg.

    6.4.2.3 Protease inhibitors

    Selection of protease inhibitor(s) from the Model List will need tobe determinedby each country after

    considerationofinternationalandnationaltreatmentguidelinesandexperience.Ritonavirisrecommended

    foruseincombinationasapharmacologicalbooster,andnotasanantiretroviralinitsownright.Allother

    proteaseinhibitors

    should

    be

    used

    in

    boosted

    forms

    (e.g.

    with

    ritonavir).

    atazanaviraSolidoraldosageform:100mg;150mg;300mg.

    a >25 kg.

    indinavir(IDV) Solidoraldosageform:400mg(assulfate).

    lopinavir+ritonavir(LPV/r)

    Capsule:133.3mg+33.3mg.

    Oralliquid:400mg+100mg/5ml.

    Tablet(heatstable):100mg+25mg;200mg+50mg.

    ritonavir

    Oralliquid:400mg/5ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:100mg.

    Tablet(heatstable):25mg;100mg.

    saquinavir(SQV)aSolidoraldosageform:200mg; 500mg.

    a >25 kg.

    FIXED-DOSE COMBINATIONS

    efavirenz+emtricitabine*+tenofovir Tablet:600mg+200mg+300mg.

    *FTCisanacceptablealternativeto3TC,basedonknowledgeof

    thepharmacology,theresistancepatternsandclinicaltrialsofantiretrovirals.

    emtricitabine*+tenofovir Tablet:200mg+300mg.

    *FTCisanacceptablealternativeto3TC,basedonknowledgeof

    thepharmacology,theresistancepatternsandclinicaltrialsof

    antiretrovirals.

    lamivudine+nevirapine+stavudine Tablet:150mg+200mg+30mg.

    Tablet(dispersible):

    30mg+50mg+6mg[c];60mg+100mg+12mg[c].

    lamivudine+nevirapine+

    zidovudine

    Tablet:30mg+50mg+60mg[c];150mg+200mg+300mg.

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    lamivudine+zidovudine Tablet:30mg+60mg[c];150mg+300mg.

    6.4.3 Other antivirals

    ribavirin*

    Injectionforintravenousadministration:800mgand1gin10ml

    phosphatebuffersolution.

    Solidoraldosageform:200mg;400mg;600mg.

    *Forthetreatmentofviralhaemorrhagicfeversonly.

    6.5 Antiprotozoal medicines

    6.5.1 Antiamoebic and antigiardiasis medicines

    diloxanideaTablet:500mg(furoate).

    a >25 kg.

    metronidazole

    Injection:500mgin100mlvial.

    Oralliquid:200mg(asbenzoate)/5ml.

    Tablet:200mgto500mg.

    6.5.2 Antileishmaniasis medicines

    amphotericinBPowderforinjection:50mginvial.

    Asdeoxycholateorliposomal.

    paromomycin Solutionforintramuscularinjection:750mgofparomomycin

    basepresentasthesulfate.

    sodiumstibogluconateormeglumine

    antimoniate

    Injection:100mg/ml,1vial=30mlor30%,equivalentto

    approximately8.1%antimonyin5mlampoule.

    6.5.3 Antimalarial medicines6.5.3.1 For curative treatmentMedicinesforthetreatmentofP.falciparummalariacasesshouldbeusedincombination. Thelistcurrently

    recommendscombinationsaccordingtotreatmentguidelines. TheCommitteerecognizesthatnotallof

    theseFDCsexistandencouragestheirdevelopmentandrigoroustesting. TheCommitteealsoencourages

    developmentandtestingofrectaldosageformulations.

    amodiaquine*

    Tablet:153mgor200mg(ashydrochloride).

    *Tobeused(a)incombinationwithartesunate50mgOR(b)maybeusedaloneforthetreatmentofP.vivax,P.ovaleand

    P.malariaeinfections.

    artemether*Oilyinjection:80mg/mlin1mlampoule.

    *Foruseinthemanagementofseveremalaria.

    artemether+lumefantrine*

    Tablet:20mg+120mg.

    Tablet(dispersible):20mg+120mg[c].

    *Notrecommendedinthefirsttrimesterofpregnancyorin

    children

    below

    5

    kg.

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    artesunate*

    Injection:ampoules,containing60mganhydrousartesunicacid

    withaseparateampouleof5%sodiumbicarbonatesolution.

    Foruseinthemanagementofseveremalaria.

    Rectaldosageform:50mg[c];200mgcapsules(forprereferral

    treatmentofseveremalariaonly;patientsshouldbetakentoanappropriatehealthfacilityforfollowupcare)[c].

    Tablet:50mg.

    *Tobeusedincombinationwitheitheramodiaquine,mefloquine

    orsulfadoxine+pyrimethamine.

    chloroquine*

    Oralliquid:50mg(asphosphateorsulfate)/5ml.

    Tablet:100mg;150mg(asphosphateorsulfate).

    *ForuseonlyforthetreatmentofP.vivaxinfection.

    doxycycline*

    Capsule:100mg(ashydrochloride).

    Tablet(dispersible):100mg(asmonohydrate).

    *Foruseonlyincombinationwithquinine.

    mefloquine*Tablet:250mg(ashydrochloride).

    *Tobeusedincombinationwithartesunate50mg.

    primaquine*

    Tablet:7.5mg;15mg(asdiphosphate).

    *OnlyforusetoachieveradicalcureofP.vivaxandP.ovale

    infections,givenfor14days.

    quinine*

    Injection:300mgquininehydrochloride/mlin2mlampoule.

    Tablet:300mg(quininesulfate)or300mg(quininebisulfate).

    *Foruseonlyinthemanagementofseveremalaria,andshouldbe

    usedincombinationwithdoxycycline.

    sulfadoxine+pyrimethamine*Tablet:500mg+25mg.

    *Onlyincombinationwithartesunate50mg.

    6.5.3.2 For prophylaxis

    chloroquine*

    Oralliquid:50mg(asphosphateorsulfate)/5ml.

    Tablet:150mg(asphosphateorsulfate).

    *ForuseonlyincentralAmericanregions,foruseforP.vivax.

    doxycyclineaSolidoraldosageform:100mg(ashydrochloride).

    a >8 years.

    mefloquineaTablet:250mg(ashydrochloride).

    a >5 kg or >3 months.

    proguanil* Tablet:100mg(ashydrochloride).

    *Foruseonlyincombinationwithchloroquine.

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    6.5.4 Antipneumocystosis and antitoxoplasmosis medicines

    pyrimethamine Tablet:25mg.

    sulfadiazine Tablet:500mg.

    sulfamethoxazole+trimethoprim

    Injection:

    80mg+16mg/mlin5mlampoule;

    80mg+16mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:200mg+40mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:100mg+20mg;400mg+80mg[c].

    ComplementaryList

    pentamidine Tablet:200mg;300mg.

    6.5.5 Antitrypanosomal medicines

    6.5.5.1 African trypanosomiasis

    Medicinesforthetreatmentof1ststageAfricantrypanosomiasis

    pentamidine*

    Powderforinjection:200mg(pentamidineisetionate)invial.

    *TobeusedforthetreatmentofTrypanosomabruceigambiense

    infection.

    suraminsodium*

    Powderforinjection:1ginvial.

    *Tobeusedforthetreatmentoftheinitialphaseof

    Trypanosomabruceirhodesienseinfection.

    Medicinesforthetreatmentof2ndstageAfricantrypanosomiasis

    eflornithine*

    Injection:200mg(hydrochloride)/mlin100mlbottle.

    *TobeusedforthetreatmentofTrypanosomabruceigambiense

    infection.

    melarsoprolInjection:3.6%solution,5mlampoule(180mgofactive

    compound).

    nifurtimox*

    Tablet:120mg.

    *Onlytobeusedincombinationwitheflornithine,for the

    treatmentofTrypanosomabruceigambienseinfection.

    6.5.5.2 American trypanosomiasis

    benznidazole Tablet:100mg.

    nifurtimox Tablet:30mg;120mg;250mg.

    7. ANTIMIGRAINE MEDICINES

    7.1 For treatment of acute attack

    acetylsalicylicacid Tablet:300mgto500mg.

    ibuprofen[c] Tablet:200mg;400mg.

    paracetamolOralliquid:125mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:300mgto500mg.

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    7.2 For prophylaxis

    propranolol Tablet:20mg;40mg(hydrochloride).

    8. ANTINEOPLASTIC, IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVES AND MEDICINES USED INPALLIATIVE CARE

    8.1 Immunosuppressive medicines

    ComplementaryList

    azathioprinePowderforinjection:100mg(assodiumsalt)invial.

    Tablet:50mg.

    ciclosporin

    Capsule:25mg.

    Concentrateforinjection:50mg/mlin1mlampoulefororgan

    transplantation.

    8.2 Cytotoxic medicines

    ComplementaryList

    allopurinol[c] Tablet:100mgto300mg.

    asparaginase Powderforinjection:10000IUinvial.

    bleomycin Powderforinjection:15mg(assulfate)invial.

    calciumfolinateInjection:3mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    Tablet:15mg.

    carboplatin Injection:50mg/5ml;150mg/15ml;450mg/45ml;600mg/60ml.

    chlorambucil Tablet:2mg.

    cyclophosphamidePowderforinjection:500mginvial.

    Tablet:25mg.

    cytarabine Powderforinjection:100mginvial.

    dacarbazine Powderforinjection:100mginvial.

    dactinomycin Powderforinjection:500microgramsinvial.

    daunorubicin Powderforinjection:50mg(ashydrochloride)invial.

    doxorubicin Powderforinjection:10mg;50mg(hydrochloride)invial.

    etoposideCapsule:100mg.

    Injection:20mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    fluorouracil Injection:50mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    hydroxycarbamideSolidoraldosageform:200mg;250mg;300mg;400mg;500mg;

    1g.

    ifosfamide Powderforinjection:1gvial;2gvial.

    mercaptopurine Tablet:50mg.

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    mesnaInjection:100mg/mlin4mland10mlampoules.

    Tablet:400mg;600mg.

    methotrexatePowderforinjection:50mg(assodiumsalt)invial.

    Tablet:2.5mg(assodiumsalt).

    procarbazine Capsule:50mg(ashydrochloride).

    vinblastine Powderforinjection:10mg(sulfate)invial.

    vincristine Powderforinjection:1mg;5mg(sulfate)invial.

    8.3 Hormones and antihormones

    ComplementaryList

    dexamethasone

    Injection:4mgdexamethasonephosphate(asdisodiumsalt)in

    1mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:2mg/5ml[c].

    hydrocortisone Powderforinjection:100mg(assodiumsuccinate)invial.

    prednisoloneOralliquid:5mg/ml[c].

    Tablet:5mg;25mg.

    tamoxifen Tablet:10mg;20mg(ascitrate).

    8.4 Medicines used in palliative care

    TheWHOExpertCommitteerecognizestheimportanceoflistingspecificmedicinesinthePalliativeCare

    Section. SomemedicinescurrentlyusedinpalliativecareareincludedintherelevantsectionsoftheModelList, according to their therapeutic use, e.g. analgesics. The Guidelines for Palliative Care that were

    referenced in theprevious listare inneedofupdate. The Committeeexpectsapplications formedicines

    neededforpalliativecaretobesubmittedforthenextmeeting.Forpalliativecaremedicinesinchildren,

    seethesecondEMLc.

    9. ANTIPARKINSONISM MEDICINES

    biperidenInjection:5mg(lactate)in1mlampoule.

    Tablet:2mg(hydrochloride).

    levodopa+carbidopa Tablet:100mg+10mg;250mg+25mg.

    10. MEDICINES AFFECTING THE BLOOD

    10.1 Antianaemia medicines

    ferroussaltOralliquid:equivalentto25mgiron(assulfate)/ml.

    Tablet:equivalentto60mgiron.

    ferroussalt+folicacidTabletequivalentto60mgiron+400microgramsfolicacid

    (Nutritionalsupplementforuseduringpregnancy).

    folicacid Tablet:1mg;5mg.

    hydroxocobalamin Injection:1mgin1mlampoule.

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    10.2 Medicines affecting coagulation

    heparinsodium Injection:1000IU/ml;5000IU/ml;20000IU/mlin1mlampoule.

    phytomenadioneInjection:1mg/ml[c];10mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    Tablet:10mg.

    protaminesulfate Injection:10mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    warfarin Tablet:1mg;2mg;5mg(sodiumsalt).

    ComplementaryList[c]

    heparinsodium Injection:1000IU/ml;5000IU/mlin1mlampoule.

    protaminesulfate Injection:10mg/mlin5mlampoule.

    warfarin Tablet:0.5mg;1mg;2mg;5mg(sodiumsalt).

    11. BLOOD PRODUCTS AND PLASMA SUBSTITUTES11.1 Plasma substitutesdextran70*

    Injectablesolution:6%.

    *Polygeline,injectablesolution,3.5%isconsideredasequivalent.

    11.2 Plasma fractions for specific useAll plasma fractions should comply with the WHO Requirements for the Collection, Processing and

    Quality Control of Blood, Blood Components and Plasma Derivatives (Revised 1992). (WHO Technical

    ReportSeries,No.840,1994,Annex2).

    ComplementaryList

    factorVIIIconcentrate Dried.

    factorIXcomplex(coagulation

    factors,II,VII,IX,X)concentrateDried.

    humannormalimmunoglobulin

    Intramuscularadministration:16%proteinsolution.*

    Intravenousadministration:5%;10%proteinsolution.**

    Subcutaneousadministration:15%;16%proteinsolution.*

    * Indicatedforprimaryimmunedeficiency.

    **IndicatedforprimaryimmunedeficiencyandKawasakidisease.

    12. CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINES

    12.1 Antianginal medicines

    atenolol Tablet:50mg;100mg.

    glyceryltrinitrate Tablet(sublingual):500micrograms.

    isosorbidedinitrate Tablet(sublingual):5mg.

    verapamil Tablet:40mg;80mg(hydrochloride).

    12.2 Antiarrhythmic medicinesatenolol Tablet:50mg;100mg.

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    digoxin

    Injection:250micrograms/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:50micrograms/ml.

    Tablet:62.5micrograms;250micrograms.

    epinephrine(adrenaline) Injection:100micrograms/ml(asacidtartrateorhydrochloride)in

    10mlampoule.

    lidocaine Injection:20mg(hydrochloride)/mlin5mlampoule.

    verapamilInjection:2.5mg(hydrochloride)/mlin2mlampoule.

    Tablet:40mg;80mg(hydrochloride).

    ComplementaryList

    amiodaroneInjection:50mg/mlin3mlampoule(hydrochloride).

    Tablet(HCI):100mg;200mg;400mg(hydrochloride).

    12.3 Antihypertensive medicines

    amlodipine Tablet:5mg.

    atenolol Tablet:50mg;100mg.

    enalapril Tablet:2.5mg;5mg.

    hydralazine*

    Powderforinjection:20mg(hydrochloride)inampoule.

    Tablet:25mg;50mg(hydrochloride).

    *Hydralazineislistedforuseintheacutemanagementofsevere

    pregnancyinducedhypertensiononly.Itsuseinthetreatmentof

    essentialhypertensionisnotrecommendedinviewofthe

    availabilityofmoreevidenceofefficacyandsafetyofother

    medicines.

    hydrochlorothiazideOralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:12.5mg;25mg.

    methyldopa*

    Tablet:250mg.

    *Methyldopaislistedforuseinthemanagementofpregnancy

    inducedhypertensiononly.Itsuseinthetreatmentofessential

    hypertensionisnotrecommendedinviewoftheavailabilityof

    moreevidenceofefficacyandsafetyofothermedicines.

    ComplementaryList

    sodiumnitroprusside Powderforinfusion:50mginampoule.

    12.4 Medicines used in heart failure

    digoxin

    Injection:250micrograms/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:50micrograms/ml.

    Tablet:62.5

    micrograms;

    250

    micrograms.

    enalapril Tablet:2.5mg;5mg.

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    furosemide

    Injection:10mg/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:20mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:40mg.

    hydrochlorothiazideOralliquid:50mg/5ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:25mg.

    ComplementaryList

    dopamine Injection:40mg/ml(hydrochloride)in5mlvial.

    12.5 Antithrombotic medicines

    acetylsalicylicacid Tablet:100mg.

    ComplementaryList

    streptokinase Powderforinjection:1.5millionIUinvial.

    12.6 Lipid-lowering agents

    simvastatin*Tablet:5mg;10mg;20mg;40mg.

    *Foruseinhighriskpatients.

    13. DERMATOLOGICAL MEDICINES (topical)

    13.1 Antifungal medicines

    benzoicacid+salicylicacid Creamorointment:6%+3%.

    miconazole

    Cream

    or

    ointment:

    2%(nitrate).

    sodiumthiosulfate Solution:15%.

    ComplementaryList

    seleniumsulfide Detergentbasedsuspension:2%.

    13.2 Anti-infective medicines

    methylrosaniliniumchloride

    (gentianviolet)

    Aqueoussolution:0.5%.

    Tincture:0.5%.

    neomycinsulfate+bacitracin Ointment:5mgneomycinsulfate+250IUbacitracinzinc/g.

    potassiumpermanganate Aqueoussolution:1:10000.

    silversulfadiazineaCream:1%.

    a >2 months.

    13.3 Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic medicines

    betamethasoneaCreamorointment:0.1%(asvalerate).

    a Hydrocortisone preferred in neonates.

    calaminelotion Lotion.

    hydrocortisone Creamorointment:1%(acetate).

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    13.4 Astringent medicines

    aluminiumdiacetate Solution:5%.

    13.5 Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation

    benzoylperoxide Creamorlotion:5%.

    coaltar Solution:5%.

    dithranol Ointment:0.1%to2%.

    fluorouracil Ointment:5%.

    podophyllumresin Solution:10%to25%.

    salicylicacid Solution:5%.

    urea Creamorointment:10%.

    13.6 Scabicides and pediculicides

    benzylbenzoateaLotion:25%.

    a >2 years.

    permethrinCream:5%.

    Lotion:1%.

    14. DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS

    14.1 Ophthalmic medicines

    fluorescein

    Eye

    drops:

    1%

    (sodium

    salt).

    tropicamide Eyedrops:0.5%.

    14.2 Radiocontrast media

    amidotrizoateInjection:140mgto420mgiodine(assodiumormeglumine

    salt)/mlin20mlampoule.

    bariumsulfate Aqueoussuspension.

    iohexolInjection:140mgto350mgiodine/mlin5ml;10ml;20ml

    ampoules.

    ComplementaryList

    bariumsulfate[c] Aqueoussuspension.

    meglumineiotroxate Solution:5gto8giodinein100mlto250ml.

    15. DISINFECTANTS AND ANTISEPTICS15.1 Antisepticschlorhexidine

    Solution:5%(digluconate);20%(digluconate)(needstobediluted

    priortouseforcordcare)[c].

    ethanol Solution:70%(denatured).

    polyvidoneiodine Solution:10%.

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    15.2 Disinfectants

    chlorinebasecompound Powder:(0.1%availablechlorine)forsolution.

    chloroxylenol Solution:4.8%.

    glutaral Solution:2%.

    16. DIURETICS

    amiloride Tablet:5mg(hydrochloride).

    furosemide

    Injection:10mg/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:20mg/5ml[c].

    Tablet:10mg[c];20mg[c];40mg.

    hydrochlorothiazide Solidoraldosageform:25mg.

    mannitol Injectablesolution:10%;20%.

    spironolactone Tablet:25mg.

    ComplementaryList[c]

    hydrochlorothiazide Tablet(scored):25mg.mannitol Injectablesolution:10%;20%.

    spironolactoneOralliquid:5mg/5ml;10mg/5ml;25mg/5ml.

    Tablet:25mg.

    17. GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINES

    ComplementaryList[c]

    pancreaticenzymesAgeappropriateformulationsanddosesincludinglipase,proteaseand

    amylase.

    17.1 Antacids and other antiulcer medicines

    aluminiumhydroxideOralliquid:320mg/5ml.

    Tablet:500mg.

    magnesiumhydroxide Oralliquid:equivalentto550mgmagnesiumoxide/10ml.

    omeprazolePowderfororalliquid:20mg;40mgsachets.

    Solidoraldosageform:10mg;20mg;40mg.

    ranitidine

    Injection:25mg/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:75mg/5ml.

    Tablet:150mg(ashydrochloride).

    17.2 Antiemetic medicines

    dexamethasone

    Injection:4mg/mlin1mlampoule.

    Oral

    liquid:0.5

    mg/5

    ml;

    2mg/5

    ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:0.5mg;0.75mg;1.5mg;4mg.

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    17.5.2 Medicines for diarrhoea in children

    zincsulfate*

    Oralliquid:in10mgperunitdosageforms.

    Tablet:in10mgperunitdosageforms.

    *Inacutediarrhoeazincsulfateshouldbeusedasanadjuncttooralrehydrationsalts.

    17.5.3 Antidiarrhoeal (symptomatic) medicines in adults

    codeine*

    Tablet:30mg(phosphate).

    *Theroleofthisitemhasbeenquestionedanditscontinued

    inclusiononthelistwillbereviewedatthenextmeetingofthe

    ExpertCommittee.

    18. HORMONES, OTHER ENDOCRINE MEDICINES AND CONTRACEPTIVES

    18.1 Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes

    fludrocortisone Tablet:100micrograms.

    hydrocortisone Tablet:5mg;10mg;20mg.

    18.2 Androgens

    ComplementaryList

    testosterone Injection:200mg(enantate)in1mlampoule.

    18.3 Contraceptives

    18.3.1 Oral hormonal contraceptives

    ethinylestradiol+levonorgestrel Tablet:30micrograms+150micrograms.

    ethinylestradiol+norethisterone Tablet:35micrograms+1mg.

    levonorgestrel Tablet:30micrograms;750micrograms(packoftwo);1.5mg.

    18.3.2 Injectable hormonal contraceptives

    estradiolcypionate+

    medroxyprogesteroneacetateInjection:5mg+25mg.

    medroxyprogesteroneacetate Depotinjection:150mg/mlin1mlvial.

    norethisteroneenantate Oilysolution:200mg/mlin1mlampoule.

    18.3.3 Intrauterine devices

    coppercontainingdevice

    18.3.4 Barrier methods

    condoms

    diaphragms

    18.3.5 Implantable contraceptives

    levonorgestrelreleasingimplant Tworodlevonorgestrelreleasingimplant,eachrodcontaining75mgoflevonorgestrel(150mgtotal).

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    18.4 Estrogens

    ethinylestradiol*

    Tablet:10micrograms;50micrograms.

    *Thepublichealthrelevanceand/orcomparativeefficacyand/or

    safetyofthisitemhasbeenquestionedanditscontinuedinclusion

    onthelistwillbereviewedatthenextmeetingoftheExpert

    Committee.

    18.5 Insulins and other antidiabetic agents

    glibenclamide Tablet:2.5mg;5mg.

    insulininjection(soluble) Injection:40IU/mlin10mlvial;100IU/mlin10mlvial.

    intermediateactinginsulinInjection:40IU/mlin10mlvial;100IU/mlin10mlvial

    (ascompoundinsulinzincsuspensionorisophaneinsulin).

    metformin Tablet:500mg(hydrochloride).

    ComplementaryList[c]

    metformin Tablet:500mg(hydrochloride).

    18.6 Ovulation inducers

    ComplementaryList

    clomifene Tablet:50mg(citrate).

    18.7 Progestogens

    norethisterone*

    Tablet:5mg.

    *Thepublichealthrelevanceand/orcomparativeefficacyand/or

    safetyofthisitemhasbeenquestionedanditscontinuedinclusion

    onthelistwillbereviewedatthenextmeetingoftheExpert

    Committee.

    ComplementaryList

    medroxyprogesteroneacetate*

    Tablet:5mg.

    *Thepublichealthrelevanceand/orcomparativeefficacyand/or

    safetyofthisitemhasbeenquestionedanditscontinuedinclusion

    onthelistwillbereviewedatthenextmeetingoftheExpert

    Committee.

    18.8 Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines

    levothyroxineTablet:25micrograms[c];50micrograms;100micrograms

    (sodiumsalt).

    potassiumiodide Tablet:60mg.

    propylthiouracil Tablet:50mg.

    ComplementaryList[c]

    Lugolssolution

    Oral

    liquid:about

    130

    mg

    total

    iodine/ml.

    potassiumiodide Tablet:60mg.

    propylthiouracil Tablet:50mg.

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    19. IMMUNOLOGICALS

    19.1 Diagnostic agents

    AlltuberculinsshouldcomplywiththeWHORequirementsforTuberculins(Revised1985).WHOExpert

    CommitteeonBiologicalStandardization.Thirtysixthreport.(WHOTechnicalReportSeries,No.745,

    1987,Annex1).

    tuberculin,purifiedproteinderivative

    (PPD)Injection.

    19.2 Sera and immunoglobulins

    AllplasmafractionsshouldcomplywiththeWHORequirementsfortheCollection,Processingand

    QualityControlofBlood,BloodComponentsandPlasmaDerivatives(Revised1992).WHOExpert

    CommitteeonBiologicalStandardization.Fortythirdreport.(WHOTechnicalReportSeries,No.840,1994,

    Annex2).

    antiD

    immunoglobulin

    (human)

    Injection:250

    micrograms

    in

    single

    dose

    vial.

    antitetanusimmunoglobulin(human) Injection:500IUinvial.

    antivenomimmunoglobulin*Injection.

    *Exacttypetobedefinedlocally.

    diphtheriaantitoxin Injection:10000IU;20000IUinvial.

    rabiesimmunoglobulin Injection:150IU/mlinvial.

    19.3 Vaccines

    Selection

    of

    vaccines

    from

    the

    Model

    List

    will

    need

    to

    be

    determined

    by

    each

    country

    after

    consideration

    of

    international recommendations, epidemiology and national priorities. The listbelow details the vaccines

    forwhichthereiseitherarecommendationfromtheStrategicAdvisoryGroupofExpertsonImmunization

    (SAGE) (http://www.who.int/immunization/sage_conclusions/en/index.html) and/or a WHO position

    paper (http://www.who.int/immunization/documents/positionpapers/en/index.html). This site will be

    updated as new position papers are published and contains the most recent information and

    recommendations.

    AllvaccinesshouldcomplywiththeWHORequirementsforBiologicalSubstances.

    BCGvaccine

    choleravaccine

    diphtheriavaccine

    hepatitisAvaccine

    hepatitisBvaccine

    Haemophilusinfluenzaetypebvaccine

    influenzavaccine

    Japaneseencephalitisvaccine

    measlesvaccine

    meningococcalmeningitisvaccine

    mumpsvaccine

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    pertussisvaccine

    pneumococcalvaccine

    poliomyelitisvaccine

    rabiesvaccine

    rotavirusvaccine

    rubellavaccine

    tetanusvaccine

    typhoidvaccine

    varicellavaccine

    yellowfevervaccine

    20. MUSCLE RELAXANTS (PERIPHERALLY-ACTING) AND CHOLINESTERASEINHIBITORS

    alcuronium Injection:5mg(chloride)/mlin2mlampoule.

    neostigmine

    Injection:500microgramsin1mlampoule;2.5mg(metilsulfate)

    in1mlampoule.

    Tablet:15mg(bromide).

    suxamethoniumInjection:50mg(chloride)/mlin2mlampoule.

    Powderforinjection(chloride),invial.

    vecuronium[c] Powderforinjection:10mg(bromide)invial.

    ComplementaryList

    pyridostigmineInjection:1mgin1mlampoule.

    Tablet:60mg(bromide).

    vecuronium Powderforinjection:10mg(bromide)invial.

    21. OPHTHALMOLOGICAL PREPARATIONSThissectionwillbereviewedatthenextmeetingoftheExpertCommittee.

    21.1 Anti-infective agentsaciclovir Ointment:3%W/W.

    gentamicin Solution(eyedrops):0.3%(sulfate).

    tetracycline Eyeointment:1%(hydrochloride).

    21.2 Anti-inflammatory agents

    prednisolone Solution(eyedrops):0.5%(sodiumphosphate).

    21.3 Local anaesthetics

    tetracainea Solution(eyedrops):0.5%(hydrochloride).

    a Not in preterm neonates.

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    21.4 Miotics and antiglaucoma medicines

    acetazolamide Tablet:250mg.

    pilocarpine Solution(eyedrops):2%;4%(hydrochlorideornitrate).

    timolol Solution(eyedrops):0.25%;0.5%(asmaleate).

    21.5 Mydriatics

    atropine*a

    Solution(eyedrops):0.1%;0.5%;1%(sulfate).

    *[c]ORhomatropineORcyclopentolate.

    a >3 months.

    ComplementaryList

    epinephrine(adrenaline) Solution(eyedrops):2%(ashydrochloride).

    22. OXYTOCICS AND ANTIOXYTOCICS

    22.1 Oxytocics

    ergometrine Injection:200micrograms(hydrogenmaleate)in1mlampoule.

    oxytocin Injection:10IUin1mlampoule.

    ComplementaryList

    misoprostol

    Tablet:200micrograms.*

    *Formanagementofincompleteabortionandmiscarriage.

    Vaginaltablet:25micrograms.

    mifepristone*misoprostol*

    Wherepermittedunder

    nationallawandwhere

    culturallyacceptable.

    Tablet200mgtablet200micrograms.

    *Requiresclosemedicalsupervision.

    22.2 Antioxytocics (tocolytics)

    nifedipine Immediatereleasecapsule:10mg.

    23. PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION

    ComplementaryList

    intraperitonealdialysissolution

    (ofappropriatecomposition)Parenteralsolution.

    24. PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICINES

    24.1 Medicines used in psychotic disorders

    chlorpromazine

    Injection:25mg(hydrochloride)/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:25mg(hydrochloride)/5ml.

    Tablet:

    100

    mg

    (hydrochloride).

    fluphenazine Injection:25mg(decanoateorenantate)in1mlampoule.

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    haloperidolInjection:5mgin1mlampoule.

    Tablet:2mg;5mg.

    ComplementaryList[c]

    chlorpromazine

    Injection:25mg(hydrochloride)/mlin2mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:25mg(hydrochloride)/5ml.

    Tablet:10mg;25mg;50mg;100mg(hydrochloride).

    haloperidol

    Injection:5mgin1mlampoule.

    Oralliquid:2mg/ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:0.5mg;2mg;5mg.

    24.2 Medicines used in mood disorders

    24.2.1 Medicines used in depressive disorders

    amitriptyline Tablet:25mg(hydrochloride).

    fluoxetine Solidoraldosageform:20mg(presentashydrochloride).

    ComplementaryList[c]

    fluoxetineaSolidoraldosageform:20mg(presentashydrochloride).

    a >8 years.

    24.2.2 Medicines used in bipolar disorders

    carbamazepine Tablet(scored):100mg;200mg.

    lithiumcarbonate Solidoraldosageform:300mg.

    valproicacid Tablet(entericcoated):200mg;500mg(sodiumvalproate).

    24.3 Medicines used in generalized anxiety

    diazepam Tablet(scored):2mg;5mg.

    24.4 Medicines used for obsessive compulsive disorders and panic attacks

    clomipramine Capsule:10mg;25mg(hydrochloride).

    24.5 Medicines used in substance dependence programmes

    nicotinereplacementtherapy(NRT)Chewinggum:2mg;4mg.

    Transdermalpatch:5mgto30mg/16hrs;7mgto21mg/24hrs.

    ComplementaryList

    methadone*

    Concentratefororalliquid:5mg/ml;10mg/ml(hydrochloride).

    Oralliquid:5mg/5ml;10mg/5ml.

    *Thesquareboxisaddedtoincludebuprenorphine.Themedicines

    shouldonlybeusedwithinanestablishedsupportprogramme.

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    25. MEDICINES ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

    25.1 Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    beclometasoneInhalation(aerosol):50micrograms(dipropionate)perdose;

    100micrograms(dipropionate)perdose(asCFCfreeforms).

    budesonide[c]Inhalation(aerosol):100microgramsperdose;200micrograms

    perdose.

    epinephrine(adrenaline)Injection:1mg(ashydrochlorideorhydrogentartrate)in

    1mlampoule.

    ipratropiumbromide Inhalation(aerosol):20micrograms/metereddose.

    salbutamol*

    Inhalation(aerosol):100micrograms(assulfate)perdose.

    Injection:50micrograms(assulfate)/mlin5mlampoule.

    Metereddoseinhaler(aerosol):100micrograms(assulfate)per

    dose.

    Oralliquid:2mg/5ml.

    Respiratorsolutionforuseinnebulizers:5mg(assulfate)/ml.

    Tablet:2mg;4mg(assulfate).

    *Oralsalbutamoltreatmentshouldonlybeconsideredwhen

    inhaledasthmatherapyisnotfeasible.

    26. SOLUTIONS CORRECTING WATER, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID-BASE

    DISTURBANCES

    26.1 Oral

    oralrehydrationsalts Seesection17.5.1.

    potassiumchloride Powderforsolution.

    26.2 Parenteral

    glucoseInjectablesolution:5%(isotonic);10%(hypertonic);

    50%(hypertonic).

    glucosewithsodiumchloride

    Injectablesolution:4%glucose,0.18%sodiumchloride

    (equivalenttoNa+30mmol/L,Cl 30mmol/L).

    Injectablesolution:5%glucose,0.9%sodiumchloride(equivalentto150mmol/LNa+and150mmol/LCl);5%glucose,0.45%

    sodiumchloride(equivalentto75mmol/LNa+and75mmol/L

    Cl)[c].

    potassiumchloride

    Solution:11.2%in20mlampoule

    (equivalenttoK+1.5mmol/ml,Cl 1.5mmol/ml).

    Solutionfordilution:7.5%(equivalenttoK1mmol/mland

    Cl1mmol/ml)[c];15%(equivalenttoK2mmol/mland

    Cl2mmol/ml)[c].

    sodiumchloride Injectablesolution:0.9%isotonic(equivalenttoNa+154mmol/L,Cl 154mmol/L).

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    sodiumhydrogencarbonate

    Injectablesolution:1.4%isotonic(equivalenttoNa+167mmol/L,

    HCO3 167mmol/L).

    Solution:8.4%in10mlampoule(equivalenttoNa+1000mmol/L,

    HCO31000mmol/L).

    sodiumlactate,compoundsolution Injectablesolution.

    26.3 Miscellaneous

    waterforinjection 2ml;5ml;10mlampoules.

    27. VITAMINS AND MINERALS

    ascorbicacid Tablet:50mg.

    cholecalciferol*[c]

    Oralliquid:400IU/ml.

    Solidoraldosageform:400IU;1000IU.

    *Ergocalciferolcanbeusedasanalternative.

    ergocalciferolOralliquid:250micrograms/ml(10000IU/ml).

    Solidoraldosageform:1.25mg(50000IU).

    iodine

    Capsule:200mg.

    Iodizedoil:1ml(480mgiodine);0.5ml(240mgiodine)in

    ampoule(oralorinjectable);0.57ml(308mgiodine)indispenser

    bottle.

    nicotinamide Tablet:50mg.

    pyridoxine Tablet:25mg(hydrochloride).

    retinol

    Capsule:50000IU;100000IU;200000IU(aspalmitate).

    Oraloilysolution:100000IU(aspalmitate)/mlinmultidose

    dispenser.

    Tablet(sugarcoated):10000IU(aspalmitate).

    Watermiscibleinjection:100000IU(aspalmitate)in

    2mlampoule.

    riboflavin Tablet:5mg.

    sodiumfluoride Inanyappropriatetopicalformulation.

    thiamine Tablet:50mg(hydrochloride).

    ComplementaryList

    calciumgluconate Injection:100mg/mlin10mlampoule.

    28. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CONDITIONS IN CHILDREN [c]

    aceticacid Topical:2%,inalcohol.

    budesonide Nasalspray:100microgramsperdose.

    ciprofloxacin Topical:0.3%drops.

    xylometazolineaNasalspray:0.05%.

    aNot in children less than 3 months.

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    29. SPECIFIC MEDICINES FOR NEONATAL CARE [c]

    caffeinecitrateInjection:20mg/ml(equivalentto10mgcaffeinebase/ml).

    Oralliquid:20mg/ml(equivalentto10mgcaffeinebase/ml).

    ComplementaryList

    ibuprofen Solutionforinjection:5mg/ml.

    prostaglandinE

    Solutionforinjection:

    ProstaglandinE1:0.5mg/mlinalcohol.

    ProstaglandinE2:1mg/ml.

    surfactant Suspensionforintratrachealinstillation:25mg/mlor80mg/ml.

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    Table 1: Medicines with age or weight restrictions

    atazanavir >25kg

    atropine >3months

    benzyl

    benzoate

    >2

    years

    betamethasonetopicalpreparations Hydrocortisonepreferredinneonates

    cefazolin >1month

    ceftriaxone >41weekscorrectedgestationalage

    chlorphenamine >1year

    diloxanide >25kg

    doxycycline >8years(exceptforseriousinfectionse.g.cholera)

    efavirenz >3yearsor>10kg

    emtricitabine >3months

    fluoxetine >8years

    ibuprofen >3months(exceptIVformforpatentductusarteriosus)

    mefloquine >5kgor>3monthsmetoclopramide Notinneonates

    ondansetron >1month

    saquinavir >25kg

    silversulfadiazine >2months

    tetracaine Notinpretermneonates

    trimethoprim >6months

    xylometazoline >3months

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    Annex 1: Explanation of dosage forms

    A. Principal dosage forms used in EMLc - Oral administration

    Term Definition

    Solidoraldosageform

    Referstotabletsorcapsulesorothersoliddosageformssuchas melts

    thatareimmediatereleasepreparations.Itimpliesthatthereisno

    differenceinclinicalefficacyorsafetybetweentheavailable dosage

    forms,andcountriesshouldthereforechoosetheform(s)tobelisted

    dependingonqualityandavailability.

    Theterm solidoraldosageform isneverintendedtoallowanytypeof

    modifiedreleasetablet.

    Tablets

    Refersto:

    uncoatedorcoated(filmcoatedorsugarcoated)tabletsthatare

    intendedtobeswallowedwhole;

    unscoredandscored*;

    tabletsthatareintendedtobechewedbeforebeingswallowed;

    tabletsthatareintendedtobedispersedordissolvedinwateror

    anothersuitableliquidbeforebeingswallowed;

    tabletsthatareintendedtobecrushedbeforebeingswallowed.

    Theterm tablet withoutqualificationisneverintendedtoallowany

    typeofmodifiedreleasetablet.

    Tablets(qualified)

    Referstoaspecifictypeoftablet:

    chewable tabletsthatareintendedtobechewedbeforebeing

    swallowed;

    dispersible tabletsthatareintendedtobedispersedinwateror

    anothersuitableliquidbeforebeingswallowed;

    soluble tabletsthatareintendedtobedissolvedinwateroranother

    suitableliquidbeforebeingswallowed;

    crushable

    tablets

    that

    are

    intended

    to

    be

    crushed

    before

    being

    swallowed;

    scored tabletsbearingabreakmarkormarkswheresubdivisionis

    intendedinordertoprovidedosesoflessthanonetablet;

    sublingual tabletsthatareintendedtobeplacedbeneaththetongue.

    Theterm tablet isalwaysqualifiedwithanadditionalterm(in

    parentheses)inentrieswhereoneofthefollowingtypesoftabletis

    intended:gastroresistant(suchtabletsmaysometimesbedescribedas

    entericcoatedorasdelayedrelease),prolongedreleaseoranother

    modifiedreleaseform.

    * Scoredtabletsmaybedividedforeaseofswallowing,provideddoseisawholenumberoftablets.

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    Term Definition

    Capsules

    Referstohardorsoftcapsules.

    Theterm capsule withoutqualificationisneverintendedtoallowany

    typeofmodifiedreleasecapsule.

    Capsules(qualified)

    Theterm capsule withqualificationreferstogastroresistant(such

    capsulesmaysometimesbedescribedasentericcoatedorasdelayed

    release),prolongedrelease oranothermodifiedreleaseform.

    Granules

    Preparationsthatareissuedtopatientasgranulestobeswallowed

    withoutfurtherpreparation,tobechewed,ortobetakeninorwith

    wateroranothersuitableliquid.

    Theterm granules withoutfurtherqualificationisneverintendedto

    allowanytypeofmodifiedreleasegranules.

    Oralpowder

    Preparationsthatareissuedtopatientaspowder(usuallyassingle

    dose)tobetakeninorwithwateroranothersuitableliquid.

    Oralliquid

    Liquidpreparationsintendedtobeswallowedi.e.oralsolutions,

    suspensions,emulsionsandoraldrops,includingthoseconstitutedfrom

    powdersorgranules,butnotthosepreparationsintendedfororomucosal

    administratione.g.garglesandmouthwashes.

    Oralliquidspresentedaspowdersorgranulesmayofferbenefitsinthe

    formofbetterstabilityandlowertransportcosts.Ifmorethanonetype

    oforalliquidisavailableonthesamemarket(e.g.solution,suspension,

    granulesforreconstitution),theymaybeinterchangedandinsuchcases

    shouldbebioequivalent.Itispreferablethatoralliquidsdonotcontain

    sugarandthatsolutionsforchildrendonotcontainalcohol.

    B. Principal dosage forms used in EMLc - Parenteral administration

    Term DefinitionInjection Referstosolutions,suspensionsandemulsionsincludingthose

    constitutedfrompowdersorconcentratedsolutions.

    Injection(qualified) Routeofadministrationisindicatedinparentheseswhererelevant.

    Injection(oily) Theterminjectionisqualifiedby(oily)inrelevantentries.

    Intravenousinfusion Referstosolutionsandemulsionsincludingthoseconstitutedfrom

    powdersorconcentratedsolutions.

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    C. Other dosage forms

    Modeof

    administration

    Termtobeused

    Totheeye Eyedrops,eyeointments.Topical Forliquids:lotions,paints.

    Forsemisolids:cream,ointment.

    Rectal Suppositories,gelorsolution.

    Vaginal Pessariesorvaginaltablets.

    Inhalation Powderforinhalation,pressurizedinhalation,nebulizer.

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    Index

    abacavir(ABC)........................................................ 10

    acetazolamide................................ .......................... 27

    aceticacid.............................................................. ... 30

    acetylcysteine ............................................................ 3

    acetylsalicylicacid .................................... 1,2,14,19

    aciclovir ...................................................... .......... 9,26

    albendazole................ ................................................ 4

    alcuronium.................................................. ............. 26

    allopurinol ........................................................... 2,15

    aluminiumdiacetate............................................ ... 20

    aluminiumhydroxide ............................................ 21

    amidotrizoate .......................................................... 20

    amikacin........................................................... ............ 8

    amiloride .............................................................. .... 21

    amiodarone ...................................................... .......... 18

    amitriptyline ............................................................ 28

    amlodipine............................................................... 18

    amodiaquine....................... ..................................... 12

    amoxicillin ............................................................ ..... 5

    amoxicillin+clavulanicacid ................................... 5

    amphotericinB....................................................... 9,12

    ampicillin ................................................................... 5

    antiDimmunoglobulin(human) ......................... 25

    antitetanusimmunoglobulin(human)................. 25

    antivenomimmunoglobulin ................................. 25

    artemether...................... .......................................... 12

    artemether+lumefantrine..................................... 12

    artesunate............................................ ..................... 13

    ascorbicacid ........................................................ .... 30

    asparaginase............................................................... 15

    atazanavir............................................................. .... 11

    atenolol............................................................... 17,18

    atropine ............................................................ 1,3,27

    azathioprine ........................................................... 2,15

    azithromycin........................................... ................... 6

    bariumsulfate ...................................................... ... 20

    BCGvaccine................................................ ............. 25

    beclometasone ......................................................... 29

    benzathine benzylpenicillin .................................... 5

    benznidazole............................................................ 14

    benzoicacid+salicylicacid................................... 19

    benzoylperoxide..................................................... 20

    benzylbenzoate....................................................... 20

    benzylpenicillin....... .................................................. 5

    betamethasone......................................................... 19

    biperiden............................................................... ... 16

    bleomycin......................................................... .......... 15

    budesonide ........................................................ 29,30

    bupivacaine................................................................ 1

    caffeinecitrate ......................................................... 31

    calaminelotion ........................................................ 19

    calciumfolinate......................................................... . 15

    calciumgluconate ............................................... 3,30

    capreomycin ........................................................ ......... 8

    carbamazepine..................................................... 3,28

    carboplatin .......................................................... ....... 15

    cefalexin.......................... ............................................ 5

    cefazolin.................................................................... .. 5

    cefixime....................................................................... 5

    cefotaxime ........................................................... ......... 6

    ceftazidime .......................................................... ......... 6

    ceftriaxone..... ............................................................. 5

    charcoal,activated..................................................... 3

    chlorambucil........................................................ ....... 15

    chloramphenicol....................................................... . 6

    chlorhexidine ........................................................... 20

    chlorinebasecompound ........................................ 21

    chloroquine .......................................................... 2,13

    chloroxylenol ........................................................... 21

    chlorphenamine......................................................... 2

    chlorpromazine ................................................. 27,28

    cholecalciferol .......................................................... 30

    choleravaccine ........................................................ 25

    ciclosporin........................................................... ....... 15

    ciprofloxacin ........................................................ 6,30

    clindamycin ........................................................ ......... 7

    clofazimine................................................................. 7

    clomifene ............................................................. ....... 24

    clomipramine..................................... ...................... 28

    clotrimazole ............................................................... 9

    cloxacillin ........................................................ ........... 5

    coaltar ............................................................. ......... 20

    codeine............................................................ ...... 2,23

    condoms ................................................................... 23

    coppercontainingdevice.......................................23

    cyclophosphamide ...................................................... 15

    cycloserine........................................................... ......... 8

    cytarabine............................................................ ....... 15

    dacarbazine ......................................................... ....... 15

    dactinomycin....................................................... ....... 15

    dapsone ........................................................... ........... 7

    daunorubicin....................................................... ....... 15

    deferoxamine ............................................................. 3

    dexamethasone................. ............................. 2,16,21

    dextran70.................................................................17

    diaphragms .............................................................. 23

    diazepam........................................................ .. 1,3,28

    didanosine(ddI)...................................................... 10

    diethylcarbamazine ......................................................4

    digoxin......................................................................18

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    diloxanide ................................................................ 12

    dimercaprol ............................................................... 3

    diphtheriaantitoxin................................................ 25

    diphtheriavaccine .................................................. 25

    dithranol.......................................... ......................... 20

    DLmethionine .......................................................... 3

    dopamine.......................................................... .......... 19

    doxorubicin...................................................... .......... 15

    doxycycline.......................................................... 6,13

    efavirenz(EFVorEFZ)........................................... 11

    efavirenz+emtricitabine+tenofovir ................... 11

    eflornithine .............................................................. 14

    emtricitabine(FTC)............. .................................... 10

    emtricitabine+tenofovir..................................... ... 11

    enalapril ............................................................... .... 18

    ephedrine.......................................................... ............ 1

    epinephrine(adrenaline) ....................... 2,18,27,29

    ergocalciferol ........................................................... 30

    ergometrine.............................................................. 27

    erythromycin ............................................................. 7

    estradiolcypionate+medroxyprogesterone

    acetate ................................................................. . 23

    ethambutol........ ......................................................... 8

    ethambutol+isoniazid.......... ................................... 8

    ethambutol+isoniazid+pyrazinamide+

    rifampicin............................................................. . 8

    ethambutol+isoniazid+rifampicin....................... 8

    ethanol................................................................... ... 20

    ethinylestradiol ....................................................... 24

    ethinylestradiol+levonorgestrel .......................... 23

    ethinylestradiol+norethisterone......................... . 23

    ethionamide...................................................... ............ 8

    ethosuximide............................................................... . 4

    etoposide .......................................................... .......... 15

    factorIXcomplex(coagulationfactors,

    II,VII,IX,X)concentrate..................................... 17

    factorVIIIconcentrate............................................... 17

    ferroussalt ............................................................... 16

    ferroussalt+folicacid ........................................... 16

    fluconazole........................................... ...................... 9

    flucytosine........................................................ ............ 9

    fludrocortisone........................................................ 23

    fluorescein........................................ ........................ 20

    fluorouracil ...................................................... .... 15,20

    fluoxetine ................................................................. 28

    fluphenazine............................................................ 27

    folicacid .................................................... ............... 16

    furosemide......................................................... 19,21

    gentamicin ........................................................... 7,26

    glibenclamide ....................................................... ... 24

    glucose........................... ........................................... 29

    glucosewithsodiumchloride............................... 29

    glutaral.................................................................. .... 21

    glyceryltrinitrate..................................................... 17

    griseofulvin................................................................9

    Haemophilusinfluenzaetypebvaccine ..................25

    haloperidol....... ........................................................ 28

    halothane.................................................................... 1

    heparinsodium ....................................................... 17

    hepatitisAvaccine..................................................25

    hepatitisBvaccine................................................... 25

    humannormalimmunoglobulin................................17

    hydralazine .............................................................. 18

    hydrochlorothiazide ................................... 18,19,21

    hydrocortisone................................... 3,16,19,22,23

    hydroxocobalamin .................................................. 16

    hydroxycarbamide...................................................... 15

    ibuprofen........................................................ 1,14,31

    ifosfamide ............................................................ ....... 15

    imipenem+cilastatin................................................... 6

    indinavir(IDV)........................................................11

    influenzavaccine..................................................... 25

    insulininjection(soluble).......................................24

    intermediateactinginsulin....................................24

    intraperitonealdialysissolution

    (ofappropriatecomposition) .................................27

    iodine ................................................................... ..... 30

    iohexol ............................................................ .......... 20

    ipratropiumbromide..............................................29

    isoniazid .......................................................... ........... 8

    isoniazid+pyrazinamide+rifampicin ..................8

    isoniazid+rifampicin...............................................8

    isosorbidedinitrate ................................................. 17

    ivermectin .................................................................. 4

    Japaneseencephalitisvaccine................................25

    kanamycin........................................................... ......... 8

    ketamine.....................................................................1

    lamivudine(3TC) .................................................... 10

    lamivudine+nevirapine+stavudine...................11

    lamivudine+nevirapine+zidovudine................11

    lamivudine+zidovudine.......................................12

    levamisole .................................................................. 4

    levodopa+carbidopa ............................................. 16

    levonorgestrel..........................................................23

    levonorgestrelreleasingimplant..........................23

    levothyroxine........ ................................................... 24

    lidocaine ............................................................ ... 1,18

    lidocaine+epinephrine(adrenaline)......................1

    lithiumcarbonate .................................................... 28

    lopinavir+ritonavir(LPV/r)..................................11

    lorazepam......................................................... .......... 3

    Lugolssolution ........................................................ . 24

    magnesiumhydroxide ........................................... 21

    magnesiumsulfate.................................................... 3

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    mannitol .............................................................. ..... 21

    measlesvaccine ...................................................... . 25

    mebendazole.............................................................. 4

    medroxyprogesteroneacetate ......................... 23,24

    mefloquine............................................................... 13

    meglumineiotroxate .................................................. 20

    melarsoprol...................... ........................................ 14

    meningococcalmeningitisvaccine....................... 25

    mercaptopurine...................................................... .... 15

    mesna............................................................... .......... 16

    metformin ................................................................ 24

    methadone........................................................ .......... 28

    methotrexate .......................................................... 2,16

    methyldopa.................................................. ............ 18

    methylrosaniliniumchloride(gentianviolet) ..... 19

    methylthioniniumchloride(methyleneblue)....... 3

    metoclopramide ...................................................... 22

    metronidazole ..................................................... 7,12

    miconazole............................................................... 19

    mifepristone ............................................................... 27

    misoprostol ...................................................... .......... 27

    morphine........................... ..................................... 1,2

    mumpsvaccine ....................................................... 25

    naloxone ..................................................................... 3

    neomycinsulfate+bacitracin................................ 19

    neostigmine ............................................................. 26

    nevirapine(NVP).................................................. .. 11

    niclosamide............... ................................................. 4

    nicotinamide............................................................ 30

    nicotinereplacementtherapy(NRT).................... 28

    nifedipine ................................................................. 27

    nifurtimox ............................................................ .... 14

    nitrofurantoin ............................................................ 7

    nitrousoxide........................... ................................... 1

    norethisterone ......................................................... 24

    norethisteroneenantate.......................................... 23

    nystatin.................................................................... ... 9

    ofloxacin........................................................... ............ 9

    omeprazole ............................................................ .. 21

    ondansetron............................................................. 22

    oralrehydrationsalts ....................................... 22,29

    oxamniquine ............................................................... . 5

    oxygen ........................................................... ............. 1

    oxytocin............................................................... ..... 27

    paminosalicylicacid ................................................... 9

    pancreaticenzymes.................................................... 21

    paracetamol ......................................................... 2,14

    paromomycin .......................................................... 12

    penicillamine............................................................ 2,3

    pentamidine ............................................................... 14

    permethrin ............................................................... 20

    pertussisvaccine ..................................................... 26

    phenobarbital.................................................. ........... 4

    phenoxymethylpenicillin ......................................... 6

    phenytoin ................................................................... 4

    phytomenadione ..................................................... 17

    pilocarpine ............................................................... 27

    pneumococcalvaccine............................................26

    podophyllumresin ................................................. 20

    poliomyelitisvaccine..............................................26

    polyvidoneiodine...................................................20

    potassiumchloride.................................................. 29

    potassiumferrichexacyanoferrate(II) 2H20

    (Prussianblue) ...................................................... 3

    potassiumiodide .................................................... 9,24

    potassiumpermanganate....................................... 19

    praziquantel...........................................................4, 5

    prednisolone .................................................. 3,16,26

    primaquine.......................................... ..................... 13

    procainebenzylpenicillin....... .................................. 6

    procarbazine........................................................ ....... 16

    proguanil..................................................................13

    promethazine.................... ......................................... 1

    propranolol .............................................................. 15

    propylthiouracil ...................................................... 24

    prostaglandinE......................................................... . 31

    protaminesulfate .................................................... 17

    pyrantel ...................................................................... 4

    pyrazinamide........................................ ..................... 8

    pyridostigmine ........................................................... 26

    pyridoxine................................................................30

    pyrimethamine ........................................................ 14

    quinine......... ............................................................. 13

    rabiesimmunoglobulin..........................................25

    rabiesvaccine................................................. .......... 26

    ranitidine..................................................................21

    retinol........................... ............................................. 30

    ribavirin....................................................................12

    riboflavin..................................................................30

    rifabutin......................................................................8

    rifampicin ............................................................... 7,8

    ritonavir.................................................................... 11

    rotavirusvaccine ..................................................... 26

    rubellavaccine.........................................................26

    salbutamol.................. .............................................. 29

    salicylicacid.............................................................20

    saquinavir(SQV).....................................................11

    seleniumsulfide ........................................................ . 19

    senna.........................................................................22

    silversulfadiazine ................................................... 19

    simvastatin...............................................................19

    sodiumcalciumedetate............................................ 3

    sodiumchloride ...................................................... 29

    sodiumfluoride.......................................................30

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    sodiumhydrogencarbonate ................................. 30

    sodiumlactate ......................................................... 30

    sodiumnitrite ............................................................ 3

    sodiumnitroprusside................................................. 18

    sodiumstibogluconateor meglumine

    antimoniate ......................................................... 12

    sodiumthiosulfate .............................................. 3,19

    spectinomycin ........................................................... 7

    spironolactone......................................................... 21

    stavudine(d4T)....................................................... 10

    streptokinase .............................................................. 19

    streptomycin................ .............................................. 8

    sulfadiazine............................................................. . 14

    sulfadoxine+pyrimethamine ............................... 13

    sulfamethoxazole+trimethoprim .................... 7,14

    sulfasalazine........................................................... 2,22

    suraminsodium ..................................................... 4,14

    surfactant......................................................... .......... 31

    suxamethonium ...................................................... 26

    tamoxifen ......................................................... .......... 16

    tenofovirdisoproxilfumarate ............................... 10

    testosterone ...................................................... .......... 23

    tetanusvaccine ........................................................ 26

    tetracaine....... ........................................................... 26

    tetracycline...............................................................26

    thiamine................................... ................................. 30

    thiopental ...................


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