ESSENTIAL MEDICINE LIST

ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST

1 ANAESTHETICS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

Note: A,B1,B2,C,D, AND SD, ARE
LEVELS  OF CARE

1.1 GENERAL ANAESTHETICS

Halothane, Inhalation

C

Isoflurane, Inhalation

SD

Ketamine Injection, 10 mg/ml in 20 ml

C

Ketamine Injection, 100 mg/ml in 10 ml

C

Nitrous Oxide, Inhalation

C

Oxygen (Medicinal Gas) Inhalation

C

Propofol Injection, 10 mg/ml

D

Thiopental Sodium Injection, 500 mg

C

Thiopental Sodium Injection, 1 g

C

1.2 LOCAL ANAESTHETICS

Bupivacaine + Glucose Injection, (5 mg+80 mg) in 4ml

D

Bupivacaine Injection, 2.5 mg/ml

D

Bupivacaine Injection, 5 mg/ml

D

Lidocaine Gel, 2%

B1

Lidocaine Gel, 4%

B1

Lidocaine Injection, 0.5%

B1

Lidocaine Injection, 1%

D

Lidocaine Injection, 2%

B

Lidocaine Spray, 10%

B1

Lidocaine+Adrenaline Injection, 10 mg/ml+5 microgram/ml

B2

Lidocaine+Adrenaline Injection, 20 mg/ml+5 microgram/ml

B2

Prilocaine Injection, 10 mg/ml

D
2 PRE-OPERATIVE MEDICATIONS AND SEDATION FOR SHORT-TERM PROCEDURES

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Atropine Injection, 0.6 mg/ml

B2

Diazepam Injection, 5 mg/ml

B1

Doxapram Injection, 20 mg/ml in 5 ml

D

Ephedrine HCl Injection, 3 mg/ml

D

Glycopyrronium Injection, 200 microgram/ml

D

Lorazepam Injection,4 mg/ml

D

Midazolam Injection, 2 mg/ml

D

Midazolam Injection, 5mg/ml

D
3 ANALGESICS, ANTIPYRETICS, NSAIDS AND DRUGS USED IN GOUT

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

3.1 NON-OPIOD NON-STEROIDAL ANALGESICS

Acetyl Salicylic Acid Tablet, 300 mg

A

Allopurinol Tablet, 100 mg

C

Allopurinol Tablet, 300 mg

C

Diclofenac Injection, 25 mg/ml

B2

Diclofenac Suppository, 50 mg

C

Diclofenac Suppository, 100 mg

C

Diclofenac Tablet, 25 mg

B2

Diclofenac Tablet, 50 mg

B2

Ibuprofen Suspension, 100mg/5ml

B1

Ibuprofen Tablet, 200 mg

B1

Ibuprofen Tablet, 400 mg

B2

Paracetamol Suppository, 125 mg

B1

Paracetamol Suppository, 250 mg

B1

Paracetamol Syrup, 120 mg/5 ml

A

Paracetamol Tablet, 500 mg

A

3.2 OPIOD ANALGESICS

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, 50 microgram/ml

D

Morphine Injection, 10 mg/ml

C

Morphine Injection, 10 mg/ml (Preservative Free)

SD

Morphine Sulphate Tablet, 30 mg (Slow release)

D

Pethidine Injection, 50 mg/ml in 2 ml

B2
4 ANTI-ALLERGIC DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Adrenaline Injection, (1:1000) 1 mg/ml

B1

Cetirizine Tablet, 10 mg

C

Chlorphenamine Syrup, 2 mg/5 ml

B1

Chlorphenamine Tablet, 4 mg

B1

Dexamethasone Tablet, 500 microgram

C

Diphenhydramine Tablet, 25 mg

B1

Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection, 100 mg

B1

Prednisolone Tablet, 5 mg

C

Promethazine Elixir, 5 mg/5 ml

B1

Promethazine Injection, 25 mg/ml in 2 ml

B1

Promethazine Tablet, 25 mg

B1
5 ANTIDOTES AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USED IN POISONING

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

5.1 NON-SPECIFIC ANTIDOTES

Activated Charcoal Powder, 50 g

C

Ipecacuanha Emetic Mixture, BP

C

5.2 SPECIFIC ANTIDOTES

Acetylcysteine Injection, 200 mg/ml

C

Atropine Injection, 0.6 mg/ml

B2

Benzatropine Injection, 1 mg/ml

C

Naloxone Injection, 400 microgram/ml

B2

Polystyerene Sulphonate Resins Powder, 300g

C

Protamine Sulphate Injection, 10mg/ml

D
6 ANTICONVULSANTS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Carbamazepine Tablet, 100 mg

D

Carbamazepine Tablet, 200 mg

D

Diazepam Injection, 5 mg/ml in 2 ml

B1

Diazepam Rectal Tubes, 2 mg/ml

B1

Ethosuximide Syrup, 250 mg/5 ml

D

Ethosuximide Capsule, 250 mg

D

Magnesium Sulphate Injection, 20%

C

Magnesium Sulphate Injection, 25%

C

Magnesium Sulphate Injection, 50%

C

Phenobarbitone Elixir, 15 mg/5 ml

B2

Phenobarbital Injection, 200 mg/ml

B2

Phenobarbital Tablet, 30 mg

B2

Phenobarbital Tablet, 60 mg

B2

Phenytoin Sodium Capsule, 100 mg

B2

Phenytoin Injection, 50 mg/ml

D

Phenytoin Sodium Tablet, 100 mg

B2

Primidone Tablet, 250 mg

C

Sodium Valproate Tablet, 200 mg

D

Sodium Valproate Syrup, 200 mg/5ml

D
7 ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

7.1 ANTIHELMINTHIC DRUGS

7.1.1 Intestinal Antihelminthic Drugs

Albendazole Syrup, 100 mg/5ml

B1

Albendazole Tablet, 200 mg

B1

Mebendazole Tablet, 100 mg

B1

Mebendazole Tablet, 500 mg

B1

Niclosamide Tablet, 500 mg

C

Tiabendazole Suspension, 50 mg/ml

C

Tiabendazole Tablet, 500 mg

C

7.1.2 Antifilarial Drugs

Diethylcarbamazine Tablet, 50 mg

B1

Ivermectin Tablet, 6 mg

B1

7.1.3 Antischistosomal Drugs

Praziquantel Tablet, 600 mg

B2

7.2 ANTIBACTERIAL DRUGS

7.2.1 Penicillins

Amoxicillin Capsule, 250 mg

B1

Amoxicillin Capsule, 500 mg

B1

Amoxicillin Suspension, 125 mg/5 ml

B2

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid Suspension, 250mg + 62 mg

C

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid Suspension, 400mg + 57 mg

C

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid Injection, 500 mg + 100 mg

C

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid Tablet, 500 mg + 125 mg

C

Ampicillin Injection, 500 mg

C

Benzathine Benzylpenicillin Injection, 1.2 MU

B1

Benzathine Benzylpenicillin Injection, 2.4 MU

B1

Benzyl Penicillin Injection, 1 MU

B2

Benzyl Penicillin Injection, 5 MU

B2

Cloxacillin Injection, 250 mg

B2

Cloxacillin Injection, 500 mg

B2

Flucloxacillin Capsule, 250 mg

B2

Flucloxacillin Injection, 250 mg

C

Flucloxacillin Injection, 500 mg

C

Flucloxacillin Suspension, 125 mg/5 ml

B2

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin Tablet, 250 mg

B1

Procaine benzylpenicillin Injection, 4 MU

B1

Tetracycline Capsule, 250mg

B1

7.2.2 Other Antibacterial Drugs

Azithromycin Capsule, 250 mg

C

Azithromycin Oral suspension, 200 mg/5 ml

C

Cefotaxime Injection, 1 g

D

Cefotaxime Injection, 500 mg

D

Ceftriazone Injection, 1g vial

D

Ceftriazone Injection, 250 mg vial

PD

Cefuroxime Injection, 750 mg vial

D

Cefuroxime Injection, 1.5 mg vial

D

Cefuroxime Tablet, 250 mg

D

Chloramphenicol Capsule, 250 mg

B2

Chloramphenicol Injection, 1g

C

Chloramphenicol Suspension, 250 mg/5 ml

B2

Ciprofloxacin Infusion, 2 mg/ml in 100ml

D

Ciprofloxacin Tablet, 250 mg

PD

Ciprofloxacin Tablet, 500 mg

PD

Clarithromycin Tablet, 250 mg

D

Clarithromycin Tablet, 500 mg

D

Clarithromycin Paediatric Suspension, 125 mg/5 ml

D

Clindamycin Capsule, 150 mg

D

Clindamycin Injection, 150 mg/ml in 2ml

D

Cotrimoxazole Suspension, (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml

B1

Cotrimoxazole Tablet, (400 mg+80 mg)

B1

Doxycycline Capsule, 100 mg

PD

Erythromycin Injection, 500 mg

D

Erythromycin Injection, 1 g

D

Erythromycin Syrup, 125 mg/5 ml

C

Erythromycin Tablet, 250 mg

C

Gentamicin Injection, 40 mg/ml in 2 ml

C

Neomycin Tablet, 500 mg

C

Nitrofurantoin Tablet, 100 mg

B2

7.2.3 Antileprosy Drugs

Antileprosy Pack (Clofazimine Tablet, 100 mg, Dapsone Tablet, 50 mg, Rifampicin Capsule, 300 mg)

PD

Dapsone Tablet, 100 mg

D

7.2.4 Antituberculous Drugs

Ethambutol Tablet, 400 mg

PD

Isoniazid Tablet, 100 mg

PD

Isoniazid+Thiacetazone Tablet, (300 mg+150 mg)

PD

Pyrazinamide Suspension, 125 mg/5 ml

PD

Pyrazinamide Tablet, 500 mg

PD

Rifampicin Tablet, 150mg

PD

Rifampicin + Isoniazid Suspension, 75 mg+50 mg/5 ml

PD

Rifampicin+Isoniazid Tablet, 150 mg+100 mg

PD

Streptomycin Injection, 1 g

PD

Thiacetazone Tablet, 150 mg

PD

7.3 ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS FOR SYSTEMIC USE

Fluconazole Capsule, 50 mg

SD

Fluconazole Capsule, 200 mg

SD

Griseofulvin Tablet, 125 mg

C

Griseofulvin Tablet, 500 mg

C

Ketoconazole Tablet, 200 mg

D

Nystatin Suspension, 100,000 IU/ml

B2

Nystatin Pastilles, 100,000 IU

C

Nystatin Tablet, 500,000 IU

C

Terbinafine HCl, Tablet, 250 mg

SD

7.4 ANTIPROTOZOAL DRUGS

7.4.1 Anti-Amoebic Drugs

Metronidazole Injection, 5 mg/ml in 100 ml

D

Metronidazole Suppository, 500 mg

C

Metronidazole Suspension, 100 mg/5ml (as benzoate)

B1

Metronidazole Suspension, 200 mg/5 ml (as benzoate)

B2

Metronidazole Tablet, 200 mg

B1

Metronidazole Tablet, 400 mg

B1

7.4.2 Antileishmaniasis Drugs

Pentamidine isetionate Injection, 300 mg vial

C

7.4.3 Antimalarial Drugs

Amodiaquine Syrup, 50 mg/ml

PD

Amodiaquine Tablet, 75 mg

PD

Amodiaquine Tablet, 150 mg

PD

Amodiaquine Tablet, 200 mg

PD

Artesunate Tablets, 25 mg

PD

Artesunate Tablets, 50 mg

PD

Artesunate Tablets, 100 mg

PD

Artesunate Tablets, 200 mg

PD

Quinine Injection, 300 mg/ml in 2 mls

PD

Quinine Tablet, 300 mg

PD

Sulfadoxine+Pyrimethamine Tablet, 525 mg

PD

7.5 ANTIVIRAL

Aciclovir Tablet, 200mg

D

Aciclovir Injection, 25mg/ml

D

Aciclovir Suspension, 200mg/5ml

D
8 ANTIMIGRAINE DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Acetyl Salicylic Acid Tablet, 300 mg

B1

Ergotamine Tablet, 2 mg

C

Paracetamol Tablet, 500 mg

B1

Propranolol Tablet, 40mg

B2
9 ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOSUPPRESIVE DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

9.1 CYTOTOXIC DRUGS

Fluorouracil Injection, 50 mg/5ml

D

Mercaptopurine Tablet, 50 mg

D

Dactinomycin Injection, 500 microgram

D

Azathioprine Tablet, 50 mg

D

Busulfan Tablet, 2 mg

D

Busulfan Tablet, 500 microgram

D

Cisplatin Injection, 50mg

D

Chlorambucil Tablet, 2 mg

D

Chlorambucil Tablet, 5 mg

D

Cyclophosphamide Injection, 500 mg

D

Cyclophosphamide Tablet, 25 mg

D

Cyclophosphamide Tablet, 50 mg

D

Cytosine Arabinoside Injection, 100 mg

D

Doxorubicin Injection, 10 mg

D

Doxorubicin Injection, 50 mg

D

Folinic Acid Injection, 15 mg

D

Folinic Acid Tablet, 15 mg

D

Hydroxycarbamide Tablet, 500mg

D

Melphalan Tablet, 2 mg

D

Melphalan Tablet, 5 mg

D

Methotrexate Injection, 2.5 mg

D

Methotrexate Injection, 25 mg

D

Methotrexate Tablet, 2.5 mg

D

Methotrexate Tablet, 10 mg

D

Procarbazine Tablet, 50 mg

D

Tioguanine Tablet, 40 mg

D

Vincristine Injection, 1 mg/ml

D

Vincristine Injection, 5 mg/ml

D

9.2 HORMONES AND ANTIHORMONES

Anastrozole Tablet, 1mg

D

Prednisolone Tablet, 5 mg

D

Diethylstilboestrol Tablet, 1 mg

D

Diethylstilboestrol Tablet, 5 mg

D

Tamoxifen Tablet, 10 mg

D

Tamoxifen Tablet, 20 mg

D
10 ANTIPARKINSONISM DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Trihexyphenidyl Tablet, 2 mg

C

Trihexyphenidyl Tablet, 5 mg

C

Benzatropine Injection, 1 mg/ml

C

Benzatropine Tablet, 2 mg

C

Biperiden Injection, 5 mg/ml

C

Biperiden Tablet, 2 mg

C
11 DRUGS AFFECTING THE BLOOD

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

11.1 ANTIANAEMIA DRUGS

Iron + Folic Acid Tablet, 60 mg + 250 microgram

A

Ferric Ammonium Citrate (FAC)

A

Ferrous Fumarate Tablet, (100 mg Iron)

B1

Ferrous Gluconate Tablet, (35 mg Iron)

B1

Ferrous Sulphate (BPC) Syrup, 60 mg/5 ml

B1

Ferrous Sulphate Tablet, 60 mg (Elemental Iron)

B1

Folic Acid Tablet, 5 mg

B1

Hydroxocobalamin Injection, 1 mg/ml

C

Iron Dextran Injection, 50 mg/ml

C

11.2 ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTAGONISTS

Acetyl Salicylic Acid Tablet, 75 mg

C

Heparin [Low molecular weight] Injection, 4000 units/ml

D

Heparin Injection, 1000 units/ml

D

Heparin Injection, 5000 units/ml

D

Heparin Injection, 5000 units/0.2 ml

D

Protamine Sulphate Injection, 10mg/ml

D

Phytomenadione Injection, 10 mg/ml

C

Phytomenadione Injection, 1 mg/ml

B2

Warfarin Tablet, 1 mg

D

Warfarin Tablet, 3 mg

D

Warfarin Tablet, 5 mg (scored)

D
12 BLOOD PRODUCTS AND BLOOD SUBSTITUTES

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Gelatin Infusion (succinylated gelatin)

C
13 CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

13.1 ANTI-ANGINAL DRUGS

Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Tablet, 500 microgram

C

Isosorbide Dinitrate Sublingual Tablet, 5 mg

C

Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablet, 10 mg

C

Nifedipine Tablet, 10 mg (slow release)

C

Nifedipine Tablet, 20 mg (slow release)

C

Nifedipine Tablet, 30mg (GITS)

C

Propranolol Tablet, 10mg

C

Propranolol Tablet, 40 mg

C

Propranolol Tablet, 80 mg

C

13.2 ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC DRUGS

Amiodarone Tablet, 200mg

SD

Disopyramide Capsule, 100mg

D

Disopyramide Phosphate Injection, 10mg/ml

D

Lidocaine Injection, 20 mg/ml in 5 mls

D

Propranolol Tablet, 10mg

C

Propranolol Tablet, 40 mg

C

Propranolol Tablet, 80 mg

C

13.3 ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS

Atenolol Tablet, 100 mg

C

Atenolol Tablet, 50 mg

C

Bendroflumethiazide Tablet, 2.5 mg

B1

Bendroflumethiazide Tablet, 5 mg

B1

Hydralazine Injection, 20 mg

C

Hydralazine Tablet, 25 mg

C

Labetalol Injection, 5 mg/ml

D

Labetalol Tablet, 100 mg

D

Labetalol Tablet, 200 mg

D

Lisinopril Tablet, 2.5 mg

D

Lisinopril Tablet, 5 mg

D

Lisinopril Tablet, 10 mg

D

Losartan Tablet, 25 mg

D

Losartan Tablet, 50 mg

D

Losartan Tablet, 100 mg

D

Methyldopa Tablet, 250 mg

B2

Nifedipine Capsule, 10 mg

D

Nifedipine Capsule, 5 mg

D

Nifedipine Tablet, 10 mg (Slow release)

C

Nifedipine Tablet, 20 mg (Slow release)

C

Nifedipine Tablet, 30 mg (GITS)

C

Prazosin Tablet, 500 microgram

D

Propranolol Injection, 1 mg/ml

D

Propranolol Tablet, 10 mg

B2

Propranolol Tablet, 40 mg

B2

Propranolol Tablet, 80 mg

B2

Reserpine Injection, 1 mg/ml

B2

Reserpine Tablet, 250 microgram

B1

13.4 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES

Digoxin Elixir, 50 microgram/ml

C

Digoxin Injection, 250 microgram/ml

C

Digoxin Tablet, 125 microgram

C

Digoxin Tablet, 250 microgram

C

13.5 LIPID-REGULATING DRUGS

Fluvastatin Capsules, 20mg

D

13.6 DRUGS USED IN SHOCK

Dopamine Injection, 40 mg/ml in 5 ml

D

Hydrocortisone Injection, 100 mg

C
14 DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

14.1 ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS

Benzoic Acid + Salicylic Acid Ointment, 6%+3%

B1

Clotrimazole + Hydrocortisone Cream, 2% + 1%

D

Clotrimazole Cream, 2%

B2

Clotrimazole Pessary, 100 mg

PD

Gentian Violet Paint, 1%

A

Selenium Sulphide Shampoo, 2.5%

C

14.2 ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS

Aciclovir Cream, 5%

C

Cetrimide Solution

B1

Chlorhexidine Cream, 1%

B1

Chlorhexidine Solution, 2.5%

B1

Silver Sulfadiazine Cream, 1%

C

14.3 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIPRURITIC DRUGS

Calamine Lotion, 15%

B1

Calamine Cream, 15%

B1

Clobetasol propionate Cream, 0.05%

B1

Hydrocortisone Cream, 1%

C

14.4 ASTRINGENT AGENTS

Salicylic Acid Ointment, 2%

B1

14.5 SCABICIDES AND PEDICULOCIDES

Benzyl Benzoate Lotion, 25%

B1

Lindane Lotion, 1%

B1

14.6 EMOLLIENTS AND VEHICLES

Aqueous Cream BP

B1

14.7 OTHERS

Benzoyl Peroxide Solution, 10%

C

Benzoyl Peroxide Solution, 5%

C

Clindamycin Solution, 1%

C

Mercurochrome Solution

B1
15 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

15.1 OPHTHALMIC DRUGS

Fluorescein Solution, 2%

C

Fluorescein Strips

C

Methylcellulose Eye Drops, 1%

D

Methylcellulose Eye Drops, 2%

D

Rose Bengal Minims, 1%

D

Tropicamide Eye Drops, 1%

C

15.2 BED-SIDE DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT

Diagnostic Strips - Glucose

B1

Diagnostic Strips - Multipurpose

B2

Diagnostic Strips - Protein

B2

Diagnostic Tablets - Glucose

B1

Diagnostic Tablets - Ketones

B1

15.3 OTHERS

Edrophonium Injection, 10 mg/ml

D
16 DISINFECTANTS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Chlorhexidine Solution, 4% in detergent base

C

Chlorhexidine Cream, 1%

C

Chlorhexidine Solution, 2.5%

B1

Iodine + Potassium Iodide Solution, 2% + 2.4%

A

Povidone Iodine (aq.) Solution, 10%

B1
17 DIURETICS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Bendroflumethiazide Tablet, 2.5 mg

B1

Bendroflumethiazide Tablet, 5 mg

B1

Furosemide Injection, 10 mg/ml in 2 ml

B2

Furosemide Tablet, 40 mg

B2

Mannitol Injection, 10% 500 ml

C

Mannitol Injection, 20% 500 ml

D

Metolazone Tablet, 5 mg

D

Spironolactone Tablet, 25 mg

C

Spironolactone Tablet, 50 mg

C
18 GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

18.1 ANTACIDS AND OTHER ANTIULCER DRUGS

Magnesium Trisilicate Mixture

B1

Magnesium Trisilicate Tablet, 500 mg

A

Omeprazole Capsule, 20 mg

D

Ranitidine Injection, 25 mg/ml in 2ml

C

Ranitidine Tablet, 150 mg

C

18.2 ANTI-EMETICS

Metoclopramide Injection, 5 mg/ml in 2 mls

D

Metoclopramide Tablet, 10 mg

C

Ondansetron Injection, 2 mg/ml

SD

Ondansetron Tablet, 4 mg

SD

Promethazine Hydrochloride Elixir, 5 mg/5 ml

B2

Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection, 25 mg/ml

B2

Promethazine Theoclate Tablet, 25 mg

B2

18.3 ANTIHAEMORRHOIDAL DRUGS

Ethanolamine Oleate Solution, 5%

D

Phenol 5% in Almond Oil Injection

D

Soothing Agent + Local Anaesthetic Ointment

B2

Soothing Agent + Local Anaesthetic Suppository

B2

Soothing Agent + Local Anaesthetic + Steroid Ointment

C

Soothing Agent + Local Anaesthetic + Steroid Suppository

C

18.4 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS

Sulfasalazine Tablet, 500 mg

D

18.5 ANTISPASMODIC DRUGS

Hyoscine Butylbromide Tablet, 10 mg

B2

Hyoscine Butylbromide Injection, 20 mg/ml

B2

Mebeverine Tablet, 135 mg

D

18.6 CATHARTIC DRUGS

Bisacodyl Tablet, 5 mg

B2

Lactulose Liquid 3.1- - 3.7 g/5 ml

C

Magnesium Sulphate salt

C

Paraffin Liquid

B1

Senna Tablet, 7.5 mg or Granules

B1

18.7 DRUGS USED IN DIARRHOEA

18.7.1 Oral Replacement Solution

Oral Rehydration Salts Powder

A

18.7.2 Antidiarrhoeal (Symptomatic) Drugs

Codeine Tablet, 30mg

C
19 HORMONES, OTHER ENDOCRINE DRUGS AND CONTRACEPTIVES

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

19.1 ADRENAL HORMONES AND SYNTHETIC SUBSTITUTES

Dexamethasone Injection, 4 mg/ml

C

Fludrocortisone Tablet, 100 microgram

D

Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection, 100 mg

B2

Prednisolone Tablet, 5 mg

C

19.2 ANDROGENS

Testosterone Enanthate Injection, 200 mg in 1 ml ampoule

D

19.3 CONTRACEPTIVES

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injection, 150 mg/ml (Depot)

PD

19.4 ESTROGENS

Conjugated Oestrogen Tablet, 625 microgram

D

Conjugated Oestrogen + Norgesterol Tablet, 625 microgram + 150 microgram

C

Conjugated Oestrogen Vaginal cream, 625 micrograms/g

D

19.5 INSULINS AND OTHER ANTIDIABETIC DRUGS

Isophane Insulin Injection (HM), 100 units/ml in 10 ml

C

Insulin pre-mixed (30/70) HM Injection, 100 units/ml in 10 ml

C

Insulin Soluble HM, 100 units/ml in 10 ml

C

Glibenclamide Tablet, 5 mg

C

Gliclazide Tablet, 80 mg

C

Tolbutamide Tablet, 500 mg

C

Metformin Tablet, 500 mg

D

Glucagon Injection, 1 mg

C

19.6 OVULATION INDUCERS

Clomifene Tablet, 50 mg

D

19.7 PROGESTOGENS

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablet, 5 mg

D

Norethisterone Tablet, 5 mg

D

19.8 THYROID HORMONES AND ANTITHYROID DRUGS

Carbimazole Tablet, 5 mg

D

Carbimazole Tablet, 20 mg

D

Levothyroxine sodium Tablet, 50 microgram

D

Levothyroxine sodium Tablet, 100 microgram

D

19.9 OTHER ENDOCRINOLOGICAL DRUGS

Bromocriptine Tablet, 2.5 mg

D
20 IMMUNOLOGICALS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

20.1 DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS

Tuberculin (PPD) Injection

C

20.2 SERA AND IMMUNOGLOBULINS

Anti D Rh Immune Globulin Injection

C

Antirabies immunoglobulins Injection, 1000 IU/5ml

B1

Anti-snake venom, Polyvalent Injection

B1

Tetanus Immunoglobulins Injection, 250 IU/ml

B1

20.3 VACCINES

20.3.1 For Universal Immunization

BCG Vaccine Injection

PD

"Five in One" Vaccine Injection (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae b and Hepatitis B)

PD

Hepatitis B Vaccine Injection

PD

Measles Vaccine Injection

PD

Poliomyelitis Vaccine Oral Solution

PD

Tetanus Vaccine Injection, 40 IU/5 ml

PD

Yellow Fever Vaccine Injection

PD

20.3.2 For Specific Groups of Individuals

Meningococcal Vaccine Injection

B2

Rabies Vaccine Injection

B2

Tetanus Toxoid Injection, 0.5 ml

B1

Tetanus Vaccine Injection, 40 IU/5 ml

B1

Yellow Fever Vaccine Injection

B2
21 MUSCLE RELAXANTS AND CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS*

* Level of Care may be altered in accordance with type of anaesthetic machine and personnel available

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Atracurium Injection, 10 mg/ml in 2.5 ml

D

Neostigmine Injection, 2.5 mg

D

Neostigmine Injection, 0.5 mg

D

Rocuronium Injection, 10 mg/ml

Suxamethonium Injection, 100 mg/2ml

C

Vecuronium Bromide Injection, 10 mg/vial

D
22 OPHTHALMOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

22.1 ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS

Aciclovir Ointment, 3%

D

Chloramphenicol Eye Drops, 1%

B1

Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment, 1%

B1

Econazole Eye Drops, 1%

C

Erythromycin Ointment, 0.5%

B1

Gentamicin Eye Drops, 0.3%

D

Gentamicin Ointment, 0.3%

D

Sulphacetamide Eye Drops, 10%

B1

Sulphacetamide Ointment, 10%

B1

Tetracycline Eye Drops, 0.5% 10 mls

B1

Tetracycline Ointment, 1%

B1

22.2 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS

Corticosteroid + Antibiotic Drops

D

Corticosteroid + Antibiotic Ointment

D

Dexamethasone Eye Drops, 1%

D

Dexamethasone Eye Ointment, 1%

D

Hydrocortisone Eye Drops, 1%

D

Hydrocortisone Eye Ointment, 1%

D

Lodoxamide Eye Drops, 0.1%

D

Prednisolone Eye Drops, 0.5%

D

Prednisolone Eye Drops, 1%

D

22.3 LOCAL ANAESTHETICS

Tetracaine Eye Drops, 0.5%

C

22.4 MIOTICS AND DRUGS USED IN GLAUCOMA

Acetazolamide Injection, 500 mg

D

Acetozolamide Tablet, 250 mg

C

Adrenaline Eye Drops, 1%

D

Betaxolol HCl Eye Drops, 0.5%

D

Pilocarpine Eye Drops, 2%

D

Pilocarpine Eye Drops, 4%

D

Timolol Maleate Eye Drops, 0.5%

D

22.5 MYDRIATICS

Atropine Eye Drops, 1%

D

Cyclopentolate Eye Drops, 1%

D

Homatropine Eye Drops, 2%

C

22.6 OTHERS

Methyl Cellulose Eye Drops, 0.3%

C
23 OXYTOCICS AND ANTI-OXYTOCICS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

23.1 OXYTOCICS

Ergometrine Injection, 0.5 mg/ml

B1

Ergometrine Tablet, 0.5 mg

A

Misoprostol Vaginal Tablet,, 200 microgram

C

Oxytocin Injection, 5 units/ml

C

23.2 ANTI-OXYTOCICS

Salbutamol Sulphate Injection, 500 microgram/ml

C

Salbutamol Tablet, 4 mg

C
24 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Intraperitoneal Dialysis Solution, Hypertonic

D

Intraperitoneal Dialysis Solution, Hypotonic

D
25 PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Amitriptyline Tablet, 10 mg

D

Amitriptyline Tablet, 25 mg

D

Amitiyptyline Tablet, 50 mg

D

Chlorpromazine Injection, 25 mg/ml in 2 mls

B2

Chlorpromazine Tablet, 100 mg

B2

Chlorpromazine Tablet, 25 mg

B2

Chlorpromazine Tablet, 50 mg

B2

Diazepam Injection, 5 mg/ml in 2 ml

B2

Diazepam Tablet, 10 mg

B2

Diazepam Tablet, 5 mg

B2

Fluoxetine Capsule, 20 mg

D

Fluphenazine Deconoate Injection, 25 mg/ml

D

Haloperidol Injection, 5 mg/ml

D

Haloperidol Tablet, 10 mg

D

Haloperidol Tablet, 5 mg

D

Imipramine Tablet, 25 mg

D

Lorazepam Tablet, 2.5 mg

D

Risperidone Liquid, 1 mg/ml

SD

Risperidone Tablet, 500 microgram

SD

Risperidone Tablet, 1mg

SD

Risperidone Tablet, 2mg

SD

Trifluoperazine Tablet, 1 mg

D

Trifluoperazine Tablet, 5 mg

D
26 DRUGS ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

26.1 ANTI-ASTHMATIC DRUGS

Adrenaline Injection, 1 mg/1ml (1:1000)

B1

Aminophylline Injection, 250 mg/10 ml

B2

Beclometasone dipropionate Inhaler, 100 mcg/metered dose

B2

Beclometasone dipropionate Inhaler, 50 mcg/metered dose

B2

Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection, 100 mg

B2

Prednisolone Tablet, 5 mg

C

Salbutamol Inhaler, 100 microgram/metered dose, 200 doses

B2

Salbutamol Nebulizer, 2.5 mg Nebules

C

Salbutamol Nebulizer, 5 mg Nebules

C

Salbutamol Syrup, 2 mg/5 ml

B1

Salbutamol Tablet, 2 mg

B1

Salbutamol Tablet, 4 mg

B1

Theophylline Dry Syrup, 60 mg/5 ml

D

Theophylline Tablet, 200 mg (slow release)

C

26.2 ANTITUSSIVES

Dihydrocodeine Tablet, 30 mg

C

Simple Linctus (paediatric)

B1

Simple Linctus Syrup

B1
27 SOLUTIONS CORRECTING WATER AND ELECTROLYTE ABNORMALITIES

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

27.1 ORAL PREPARATIONS

Oral Rehydration Salts Powder

A

Potassium Chloride Tablet, 600 mg (enteric coated)

C

27.2 PARENTERAL SOLUTIONS

Badoe's Solution Injection, 1000 ml

C

Cholera Replacement Fluid Injection, (5:4:1)

B

Darrow's Solution Injection, Half-Strength 250 ml

C

Dextrose in Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion, 4.3% in 0.18% 250 ml

C

Dextrose in Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion, 5% in 0.9% (500 ml)

C

Dextrose† in Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion, 10% in 0.18% (250 ml)

C

Dextrose Infusion, 10% (250 ml)

B2

Dextrose Infusion, 10% (500 ml)

B2

Dextrose Infusion, 20% (250 ml)

C

Dextrose Infusion, 5% (250 ml)

B

Dextrose Infusion, 5% (500 ml)

B

Dextrose Infusion, 50% (50 ml)

B2

Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq/10 ml

C

Ringer’s Lactate Intravenous Infusion, 500 ml

B2

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, 8.4% in 10 ml

C

Sodium Chloride + KCl Injection, 0.9% + 20 mMol (500 ml)

D

Sodium Chloride in Dextrose Injection, 0.9% in 5% (500 ml)

B2

Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9% (250 ml)

B1

Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9% (500 ml)

B1

Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.45% (250 ml)

C

27.3 MISCELLANEOUS

Water for Injection

A

†Dextrose is used interchangeably with Glucose

28 VITAMINS AND MINERALS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

Calciferol Tablet, 10,000 units

C

Calcium Gluconate Injection, 100 mg/ml in 10 ml

C

Multivitamin Syrup

B1

Multivitamin Tablet

B1

Retinol Soft Capsule, 200,000 IU

B1

Retinol Soft Capsule, 100,000 IU

B1

Thiamine Injection, 100 mg

D

Thiamine Tablet, 25 mg

D
29 OTHER SPECIALIST DRUGS

THERAPEUTIC CLASS

NAME OF DRUG, DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH

LEVEL OF CARE

29.1 DRUGS FOR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Sodium Chloride Nasal Drops, 0.9%

B1

29.2 DRUGS FOR DENTISTRY

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, 0.2%

B2

Lidocaine + Adrenaline Cartridge, 20 mg/ml + [1:80,000/1:100,000]

B2

Miconazole Oral gel, 25 mg/ml

B2

Nystatin Ointment, 100,000 IU

B2

29.3 DRUGS FOR HIV/AIDS

Abacavir oral solution, 20 mg/ml

SD

Abacavir Tablet, 300 mg

SD

Didanosine Capsule, 200 mg

SD

Didanosine Oral solution, 10 mg/ml

SD

Didanosine Tablet, 25 mg,

SD

Didanosine Tablet, 50 mg

SD

Didanosine Tablet, 100 mg

SD

Didanosine Tablet, 150 mg

SD

Efavirenz Capsule, 50 mg

SD

Efavirenz Capsule, 100 mg

SD

Efavirenz Capsule, 200 mg

SD

Efavirenz Syrup, 30 mg/ml

SD

Efavirenz Tablet, 600 mg

SD

Indinavir Tablet, 400 mg

SD

Lamivudine Oral solution, 10 mg/ml

SD

Lamivudine Tablet, 150 mg

SD

Liponavir with Ritonavir Capsule, 133.3 mg + 33.3 mg

SD

Liponavir with Ritonavir Oral solution, 80 mg + 20 mg/ml

SD

Nelfinavir Tablet, 250 mg

SD

Nevirapine Suspension, 10 mg/ml

SD

Nevirapine Tablet, 200 mg

SD

Ritonavir Capsule, 100 mg

SD

Saquinavir Capsule, 200 mg

SD

Stavudine Capsule, 15 mg

SD

Stavudine Capsule, 20 mg

SD

Stavudine Capsule, 30 mg

SD

Stavudine Capsule, 40 mg

SD

Stavudine Oral Solution, 1 mg/ml

SD

Tenofovir Tablet, 300 mg

SD

Zidovudine Capsule, 100 mg

SD

Zidovudine Syrup, 10 mg/ml

SD

Zidovudine Tablet, 300 mg

SD

Zidovudine + Lamivudine Tablet, 300 mg +150 mg

SD

29.4 DRUGS FOR UROLOGY

Tamsulosin Capsule, 400 microgram

D

Terazosin Tablet, 2 mg

D

Terazosin Tablet, 5 mg

D

Finasteride Tablet, 5 mg

D