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  1. BCG vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against tuberculosis
  2. Japanese encephalitis vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for certain regions
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against certain single viral diseases
  3. Medicines for COVID-19 General information
    Section
    Medicines for COVID-19
    • Refer to WHO living guidelines
    Indications
    COVID-19
  4. Abacavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 300 mg tablet (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  5. Abacavir + lamivudine General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 120 mg (as sulfate) + 60 mg tablet (dispersible, scored)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  6. Abacavir + lamivudine + lopinavir + ritonavir General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg + 15 mg + 40 mg + 10 mg capsule containing oral granules
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  7. Abemaciclib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to palbociclib for Other specified malignant neoplasms of breast
  8. Abiraterone General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg; 500 mg
    Indications
    Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  9. Acamprosate calcium General information
    Section
    Medicines for alcohol use disorders
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 333 mg
    Indications
    Disorders due to use of alcohol
  10. Acetazolamide General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Miotics and antiglaucoma medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg
    Indications
    Primary open-angle glaucoma
  11. Acetic acid General information
    Section
    Ear, nose and throat medicines [c]
    • Local > Otological > drops: 2% in alcohol
    Indications
    Infectious diseases of external ear
  12. Acetylcysteine General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 200 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 10%; 20%
    Indications
    Exposure to or harmful effects of undetermined intent of analgesics, antipyretics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Acute or subacute hepatic failure
  13. Acetylsalicylic acid General information
    Section
    Antimigraine medicines > For treatment of acute attack
    • Oral > Solid: 300 to 500 mg
    Indications
    Migraine
    Section
    Anti-platelet medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg
    Indications
    Acute myocardial infarction Cerebral ischaemic stroke
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    • Oral > Solid: 100 to 500 mg
    • Local > Rectal > Suppository: 50 to 150 mg
    Indications
    Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome Acute rheumatic fever without mention of heart involvement Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
    Section
    Non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 to 500 mg
    • Local > Rectal > Suppository: 50 to 150 mg
    Indications
    Pain
  14. Acetylsalicylic acid + atorvastatin + ramipril General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg + 20 mg + 2.5 mg; 100 mg + 20 mg + 5 mg; 100 mg + 20 mg + 10 mg; 100 mg + 40 mg + 2.5 mg; 100 mg + 40 mg + 5 mg; 100 mg + 40 mg + 10 mg
    Indications
    Atherosclerotic chronic arterial occlusive disease Chronic ischaemic heart disease Cerebral ischaemic stroke
  15. Acetylsalicylic acid + simvastatin + ramipril + atenolol + hydrochlorothiazide General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg + 20 mg + 5 mg + 50 mg + 12.5 mg
    Indications
    Atherosclerotic chronic arterial occlusive disease Chronic ischaemic heart disease Cerebral ischaemic stroke
  16. Aciclovir General information
    Section
    Antiherpes medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg tablet
    Indications
    Zoster Varicella Herpes simplex infections
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Ointment: 3% w/w
    Indications
    Herpes simplex keratitis
  17. Aclidinium General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to tiotropium bromide for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  18. Activated charcoal General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Non-specific
    • Oral > Other: powder
    Indications
    Unspecified injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  19. Adalimumab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 40 mg per 0.8 mL; 40 mg per 0.4 mL; 10 mg per 0.2 mL; 20 mg per 0.4 mL
    Indications
    Axial spondyloarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Crohn disease site
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 40 mg per 0.8 mL; 40 mg per 0.4 mL; 10 mg per 0.2 mL; 20 mg per 0.4 mL
    Indications
    Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  20. Afatinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erlotinib for Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  21. Albendazole General information
    Section
    Intestinal anthelminthics
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 400 mg (chewable, scored))
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 400 mg (chewable, scored)
    Indications
    Ascariasis Enterobiasis Trichuriasis Hookworm diseases Echinococcosis Cysticercosis
    Section
    Antifilarials
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 400 mg (chewable, scored)
    Indications
    Filariasis
    Section
    Cysticidal medicines
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 400 mg (chewable, scored); 200 mg (chewable)
    Indications
    Other specified echinococcosis Cysticercosis of central nervous system
  22. Alcohol based hand rub General information
    Section
    Disinfectants
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 80% v/v ethanol; 75% v/v isopropyl alcohol
    Indications
    Denatured alcohol
  23. Alcuronium General information
    Section
    Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase inhibitors
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (alcuronium chloride)
    Indications
    Muscle relaxants
  24. Alfacalcidol General information
    Section
    Medicines for endocrine disorders
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 µg per mL
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 0.25 µg; 1 µg
    Indications
    Disorders of vitamin D metabolism or transport Chronic kidney disease, stage unspecified
  25. All-trans retinoic acid General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg capsule
    Indications
    Acute myeloid leukaemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities
  26. Allopurinol General information
    Section
    Medicines used to treat gout
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg
    Indications
    Gout
    Section
    Supportive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg; 300 mg
    Indications
    Tumour lysis syndrome
  27. Alteplase General information
    Section
    Thrombolytic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg in vial powder for injection; 20 mg in vial powder for injection; 50 mg in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Cerebral ischaemic stroke
  28. Amidotrizoate General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Radiocontrast media
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 140 to 420 mg iodine per mL in 20 mL ampoule (as sodium or meglumine salt)
    Indications
    Amidotrizoate
  29. Amikacin General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Other specified conjunctivitis Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Infectious blepharitis
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate); 50 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate)
    Indications
    First choice
    Neutropenia (high-risk) co-prescribed with cefotaxime Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (severe) co-prescribed with cefotaxime Acute pyelonephritis (severe) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (severe) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Acute pyelonephritis (severe)
    Second choice
    co-prescribed with cloxacillin Sepsis without septic shock
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  30. Amiloride General information
    Section
    Diuretics
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Oedema Ascites
  31. Amiodarone General information
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg per mL in 3 ampoule (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride); 200 mg (hydrochloride); 400 mg (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Cardiac arrhythmia
  32. Amitriptyline General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 10 mg; 75 mg
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Medicines for depressive disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 75 mg
    Indications
    Depressive disorders
  33. Amlodipine General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg (as maleate, mesylate or besylate)
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  34. Amodiaquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 153 mg (as hydrochloride); 200 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  35. Amodiaquine + sulfadoxine + pyrimethamine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For chemoprevention
    • Oral > Solid: 76.5 mg (as hydrochloride) [3] + 250 mg + 12.5 mg [1] dispersible tablets in co-package; 153 mg (as hydrochloride) [3] + 500 mg + 25 mg [1] dispersible tablets in co-package
    Indications
    Malaria
  36. Amoxicillin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid; 250 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (anhydrous) capsule or tablet; 500 mg (anhydrous) capsule or tablet
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (as trihydrate) powder for oral liquid; 250 mg per 5 mL (as trihydrate) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as trihydrate); 500 mg (as trihydrate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial (as sodium) powder for injection; 500 mg in vial (as sodium) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as sodium) powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 250 mg (scored) (as trihydrate); 500 mg (scored) (as trihydrate)
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (as trihydrate); 500 mg (as trihydrate)
    Indications
    First choice
    Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (uncomplicated) [children] Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (complicated) [children] Acute sinusitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation Acute pharyngitis Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - mild to moderate) Acute otitis media Periapical abscess without sinus co-prescribed with gentamicin Sepsis without septic shock co-prescribed with gentamicin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children]
    Second choice
    Bacterial meningitis
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site Infectious cystitis
  37. Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg (as sodium salt) + 100 mg (as potassium salt) powder for injection; 1000 mg (as sodium salt) + 200 mg (as potassium salt) powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (as trihydrate) + 125 mg (as potassium salt)
    • Oral > Liquid: 250 mg + 62.5 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid; 125 mg + 31.25 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg + 125 mg tablet
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg (as trihydrate) + 31.25 mg (as potassium salt) powder for oral liquid; 250 mg (as trihydrate) + 62.5 mg (as potassium salt) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (as trihydrate) + 125 mg (as potassium salt); 875 mg (as trihydrate) + 125 mg (as potassium salt)
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 200 mg (as trihydrate) + 28.5 mg (as potassium salt); 250 mg (as trihydrate) + 62.5 mg (as potassium salt)
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg + 31.25 mg powder for oral liquid; 250 mg + 62.5 mg powder for oral liquid
    Indications
    First choice
    Infectious cystitis Other specified pneumonia (Hospital-acquired pneumonia) Peritonitis (mild-moderate) Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis Acute sinusitis Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) Neutropenia (low-risk) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation
    Second choice
    Other specified prophylactic measures Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - mild to moderate) Acute otitis media Bacterial infection of joint Osteomyelitis or osteitis co-prescribed with clarithromycin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe)
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 250 mg (as trihydrate) + 62.5 mg per 5 mL (as potassium salt) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (as trihydrate) + 125 mg (as potassium salt)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  38. Amphotericin B General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial powder for injection (liposomal complex); 50 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium deoxycholate)
    Indications
    Blastomycosis Aspergillosis Cryptococcosis Candidosis Coccidioidomycosis Histoplasmosis Sporotrichosis
    Section
    Antileishmaniasis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial powder for injection (liposomal complex); 50 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium deoxycholate)
    Indications
    Visceral leishmaniasis
  39. Ampicillin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral suspension
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (anhydrous); 500 mg (anhydrous)
    Indications
    First choice
    co-prescribed with gentamicin Peritoneal abscess (severe) co-prescribed with gentamicin Sepsis without septic shock co-prescribed with gentamicin Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with gentamicin Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with gentamicin Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (complicated) [children] co-prescribed with gentamicin Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with gentamicin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children]
    Second choice
    Bacterial meningitis
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  40. Anakinra General information
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 100 mg per 0.67 mL in pre-filled syringe
    Indications
    Juvenile systemic arthritis
  41. Anastrozole General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Oral > Solid: 1 mg tablet
    Indications
    Other specified malignant neoplasms of breast Malignant neoplasms of breast
    Section
    Ovulation inducers
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to letrozole for Female infertility without specification whether primary or secondary
  42. Anidulafungin General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to micafungin for Systemic or invasive candidosis
  43. Ansuvimab General information
    Section
    Medicines for Ebola virus disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 400 mg powder for injection
    Indications
    Ebola virus disease
  44. Anti-d immunoglobulin General information
    Section
    Human immunoglobulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 µg in single-dose vial
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 250 µg in single-dose vial
    Indications
    Maternal care for red cell antibodies Rh incompatibility reaction
  45. Anti-rabies immunoglobulin General information
    Section
    Human immunoglobulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 150 IU per mL in vial
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Other: 150 IU per mL in vial
    Indications
    Rabies
  46. Anti-rabies virus monoclonal antibodies General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Intradermal: 40 IU per mL in 1.25 mL vial (human); 40 IU per mL in 2.5 mL vial (human); 100 IU per mL in 2.5 mL vial (human); 300 IU per mL in 10 mL vial (murine); 600 IU per mL in 1 mL vial (murine); 600 IU per mL in 2.5 mL vial (murine); 600 IU per mL in 5 mL vial (murine)
    Indications
    Rabies
  47. Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin General information
    Section
    Human immunoglobulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 500 IU in vial
    Indications
    Tetanus
  48. Antirabies hyperimmune serum General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1000 IU in 5 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Rabies
  49. Antivenom immunoglobulin General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV:
    Indications
    Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified
  50. Antivenom sera General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV:
    Indications
    Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified
  51. Apixaban General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to dabigatran for Venous thromboembolism Therapeutic equivalent to dabigatran for Other specified atrial fibrillation
  52. Aprepitant General information
    Section
    Antiemetic medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg powder for oral suspension (in sachet)
    • Oral > Solid: 80 mg; 125 mg; 165 mg
    Indications
    Nausea or vomiting
  53. Aripiprazole General information
    Section
    Medicines for bipolar disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to quetiapine for Bipolar or related disorders
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to risperidone for Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  54. Arsenic trioxide General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 mg per mL concentrate for solution for infusion; 2 mg per mL concentrate for solution for infusion
    Indications
    Acute myeloid leukaemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities
  55. Artemether General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 80 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (oily injection)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  56. Artemether + lumefantrine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg + 120 mg tablet; 20 mg + 120 mg dispersible tablet
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  57. Artesunate General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 60 mg in ampoule containing anhydrous artesunic acid with a separate ampoule of 5% sodium bicarbonate solution
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet
    • Local > Rectal > Other: 50 mg capsules; 200 mg capsules; 100 mg capsules
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  58. Artesunate + amodiaquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg + 67.5 mg tablet; 50 mg + 135 mg tablet; 100 mg + 270 mg tablet
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  59. Artesunate + mefloquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg + 55 mg tablet; 100 mg + 220 mg tablet
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  60. Artesunate + pyronaridine tetraphosphate General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 60 mg + 180 mg tablet; 20 mg + 60 mg granules
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  61. Ascorbic acid General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    Indications
    Scurvy
  62. Asparaginase General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Powder for injection: 10 000 IU in vial.
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 10000 IU in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified
  63. Atazanavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (as sulfate); 300 mg (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  64. Atazanavir + ritonavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 300 mg (as sulfate) + 100 mg tablet (heat stable)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  65. Atenolol General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg; 100 mg
    Indications
    Angina pectoris
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg; 100 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Essential hypertension
  66. Atezolizumab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1.2 g per 20 mL concentrate solution for infusion
    Indications
    Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung Therapeutic equivalent to pembrolizumab for Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  67. Atoltivimab + maftivimab + odesivimab General information
    Section
    Medicines for Ebola virus disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 241.7 mg + 241.7 mg + 241.7 mg in 14.5 mL vial
    Indications
    Ebola virus disease
  68. Atorvastatin General information
    Section
    Lipid-lowering agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Mixed hyperlipidaemia Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Coronary atherosclerosis
  69. Atorvastatin + perindopril + amlodipine General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 20 mg + 5 mg + 5 mg; 20 mg + 10 mg + 10 mg; 40 mg + 5 mg + 5 mg; 40 mg + 10 mg + 10 mg
    Indications
    Atherosclerotic chronic arterial occlusive disease Chronic ischaemic heart disease Cerebral ischaemic stroke
  70. Atracurium General information
    Section
    Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase inhibitors
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg per mL (besylate)
    Indications
    Muscle relaxants
  71. Atropine General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg in 1 mL ampoule (atropine sulfate)
    Indications
    Exposure to or harmful effects of undetermined intent of pesticides
    Section
    Preoperative medication and sedation for short-term procedures
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg in 1 mL ampoule (atropine sulfate)
    Indications
    Parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Ophthalmic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to tropicamide for Cycloplegic drug
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Mydriatics
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 0.1% (sulfate); 0.5% (sulfate); 1% (sulfate)
    Indications
    Anterior uveitis
  72. Axicabtagene ciloleucel General information
    Section
    Antineoplastics and supportive medicines
    • Cell suspension for infusion: 2 × 10*6 anti-CD19 CAR-positive viable T-cells per kg of body weight.
    Indications
    Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
  73. Azacitidine General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Myeloid leukaemia
  74. Azathioprine General information
    Section
    Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    Indications
    Rheumatoid arthritis, serology unspecified Psoriatic arthritis
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 50 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Oral > Liquid: 10 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 50 mg (scored); 25 mg
    Indications
    Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Failure or rejection of transplanted organs or tissues
  75. Azithromycin General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 1.5% eye drops
    Indications
    Trachoma
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (anhydrous); 500 mg (anhydrous)
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (anhydrous) capsule; 500 mg (anhydrous) capsule
    Indications
    First choice
    Paratyphoid fever Chlamydia trachomatis Typhoid fever Cholera [children] Cholera Yaws Trachoma co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Gonococcal infection
    Second choice
    Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent co-prescribed with cefixime Gonococcal infection
  76. Aztreonam General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 g in vial powder for injection; 2 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  77. Barium sulfate General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Radiocontrast media
    • Oral > Liquid: Aqueous suspension
    Indications
    Barium sulfate with suspending agents
  78. Beclometasone General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > aerosol: 50 µg per dose (dipropionate); 250 µg per dose (dipropionatae)
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide for Asthma Asthma
  79. Beclometasone + formoterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide + formoterol for Asthma
  80. Bedaquiline General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg tablet; 20 mg tablet
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  81. Bendamustine General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 45 mg per 0.5 mL; 180 mg per 2 mL
    Indications
    Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma Follicular lymphoma
  82. Benzathine benzylpenicillin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 900 mg in vial benzylpenicillin powder for injection (= 1.2 million IU); 1.44 g in vial benzylpenicillin powder for injection (= 2.4 million IU)
    Indications
    First choice
    Syphilis Congenital syphilis [children]
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  83. Benznidazole General information
    Section
    American trypanosomiasis
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg (scored); 50 mg (scored); 12.5 mg
    Indications
    Chagas disease
  84. Benzoic acid + salicylic acid General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Antifungal medicines
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 6% + 3%
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 6% + 3%
    Indications
    Fungal infection of the skin
  85. Benzoyl peroxide General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 5%
    • Local > Topical > Lotion: 5%
    Indications
    Acne
  86. Benzyl benzoate General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Scabicides and pediculicides
    • Local > Topical > Lotion: 25%
    Indications
    Pthiriasis Pediculosis corporis Pediculosis capitis Scabies
  87. Benzylpenicillin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 600 mg in vial powder for injection (=1 million IU as sodium or potassium salt); 3 g in vial powder for injection (=5 million IU as sodium or potassium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 600 mg in vial powder for injection (= 1 million IU as sodium or potassium salt); 3 g in vial powder for injection (= 5 million IU as sodium or potassium salt)
    Indications
    First choice
    Syphilis Congenital syphilis [children] co-prescribed with gentamicin Sepsis without septic shock co-prescribed with gentamicin Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (complicated) [children] co-prescribed with gentamicin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children]
    Second choice
    Bacterial meningitis
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  88. Betamethasone General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic medicines
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 0.1% (as valerate)
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 0.1% (as valerate)
    Indications
    Pruritus due to skin disorder Psoriasis of unspecified type Dermatitis or eczema Lichen planus
  89. Bevacizumab General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) preparations
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Intravitreal: 25 mg per mL
    Indications
    Age related macular degeneration
  90. Bicalutamide General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    Indications
    Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  91. Binimetinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to trametinib for Other specified melanoma of skin
  92. Biperiden General information
    Section
    Medicines for parkinsonism
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (lactate)
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg tablet (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
  93. Bisacodyl General information
    Section
    Laxatives
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to senna for Constipation
  94. Bisoprolol General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 1.25 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Angina pectoris
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Oral > Solid: 1.25 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Heart failure
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 1.25 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Cardiac arrhythmia
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 1.25 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  95. Bleomycin General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 15 mg in vial (as sulfate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 15000 IU in vial (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Other specified malignant neoplasms of the ovary Germ cell tumour of testis Kaposi sarcoma of unspecified primary site Hodgkin lymphoma
  96. Bortezomib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 3.5 mg in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Plasma cell myeloma
  97. Bromocriptine General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 2.5 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
    Section
    Medicines for disorders of the pituitary hormone system
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to cabergoline for Other specified benign neoplasm of endocrine glands
  98. Budesonide General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > aerosol: 100 µg per dose; 200 µg per dose
    Indications
    Asthma
    Section
    Ear, nose and throat medicines [c]
    • Local > Nasal > Spray: 100 µg per dose
    Indications
    Allergic rhinitis
  99. Budesonide + formoterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > dry powder: 100 µg + 6 µg per dose; 200 µg + 6 µg per dose
    Indications
    Asthma
  100. Budesonide + salmeterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide + formoterol for Asthma
  101. Bumetanide General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to furosemide for Heart failure
    Section
    Diuretics
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to furosemide for Anuria or oliguria Therapeutic equivalent to furosemide for Oedema
  102. Bupivacaine General information
    Section
    Local anaesthetics
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Spinal anaesthesia: 0.5% in 4 mL ampoule (hydrochloride) + 7.5% glucose solution
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 0.25% in vial (hydrochloride); 0.5% in vial (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Local anaesthetics
  103. Buprenorphine General information
    Section
    Medicines for disorders due to psychoactive substance use
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to methadone for Opioid dependence
  104. Bupropion General information
    Section
    Medicines for disorders due to psychoactive substance use
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg sustained-release (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Nicotine dependence
  105. C1 esterase inhibitor General information
    Section
    Plasma-derived medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 IU in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Hereditary angioedema
  106. Cabergoline General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 0.5 mg
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
    Section
    Medicines for disorders of the pituitary hormone system
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 0.5 mg; 1 mg
    Indications
    Other specified benign neoplasm of endocrine glands
  107. Caffeine citrate General information
    Section
    Medicines administered to the neonate [c]
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 mg per mL (equivalent to 10 mg caffeine base per mL)
    • Oral > Liquid: 20 mg per mL (equivalent to 10 mg caffeine base per mL)
    Indications
    Apnoea of newborn
  108. Calamine General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic medicines
    • Local > Topical > Lotion:
    Indications
    Pruritus
  109. Calcipotriol General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 50 µg per mL (0.005%)
    • Local > Topical > Lotion: 50 µg per mL (0.005%)
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 50 µg per mL (0.005%)
    Indications
    Psoriasis of unspecified type
  110. Calcitriol General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to calcipotriol for Psoriasis of unspecified type
    Section
    Medicines for endocrine disorders
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 0.25 µg; 0.5 µg
    Indications
    Disorders of vitamin D metabolism or transport Chronic kidney disease, stage unspecified
  111. Calcium General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (elemental calcium)
    Indications
    Calcium deficiency
  112. Calcium folinate (leucovorin calcium) General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 15 mg tablet
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 3 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 3 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule; 7.5 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule; 10 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 15 mg; 5 mg; 25 mg
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Malignant neoplasm metastasis in large intestine Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms of placenta Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Malignant neoplasms of rectum Malignant neoplasms of colon Osteosarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites
  113. Calcium gluconate General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Hypermagnesaemia
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Tetany due to acute calcium deficiency
  114. Canagliflozin General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to empagliflozin for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  116. Capreomycin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1000 mg powder for injection (vial)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  117. Captopril General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg
    Indications
    Heart failure
  118. Carbachol General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Miotics and antiglaucoma medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to pilocarpine for Primary open-angle glaucoma Therapeutic equivalent to pilocarpine for Acute angle closure with pupillary block Therapeutic equivalent to pilocarpine for Ocular hypertension
  119. Carbamazepine General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg (scored); 100 mg (scored); 100 mg (chewable); 200 mg (chewable); 400 mg (scored)
    Indications
    Epilepsy or seizures
    Section
    Medicines for bipolar disorders
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg (scored); 200 mg (scored); 400 mg
    Indications
    Bipolar or related disorders
  120. Carbetocin General information
    Section
    Uterotonics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 µg per mL (heat stable)
    Indications
    Postpartum haemorrhage
  121. Carbimazole General information
    Section
    Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to methimazole for Thyrotoxicosis
  123. Carmellose General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hypromellose for Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
  124. Carvedilol General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Angina pectoris
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Heart failure
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Cardiac arrhythmia
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Essential hypertension
  125. Caspofungin General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to micafungin for Systemic or invasive candidosis
  126. Cefalexin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid; 250 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as monohydrate)
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as monohydrate); 500 mg (as monohydrate)
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 125 mg; 250 mg
    Indications
    First choice
    Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis
    Second choice
    Acute pharyngitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  127. Cefazolin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 g in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    Indications
    First choice
    Other specified prophylactic measures co-prescribed with metronidazole Other specified prophylactic measures
    Second choice
    Osteomyelitis or osteitis Bacterial infection of joint
    Other indications
    Surgical site infection
  128. Cefepime General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection; 2 g in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  129. Cefiderocol General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 g in vial (as sulfate toxylate) powder for injection
    Indications
    Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales
  130. Cefixime General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg (as trihydrate); 400 mg (as trihydrate)
    Indications
    Second choice
    Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent co-prescribed with azithromycin Gonococcal infection
  131. Cefotaxime General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    First choice
    Bacterial meningitis Other specified pneumonia (Hospital-acquired pneumonia) Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] co-prescribed with amikacin Acute pyelonephritis (severe) co-prescribed with amikacin Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (severe) co-prescribed with clarithromycin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritoneal abscess (severe)
    Second choice
    Bacterial infection of joint Osteomyelitis or osteitis Acute pyelonephritis (mild to moderate) Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (mild to moderate) Sepsis without septic shock
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  132. Ceftaroline General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 400 mg in vial (as fosamil) powder for injection; 600 mg in vial (as fosamil) powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  133. Ceftazidime General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial (as pentahydrate) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as pentahydrate) powder for injection
    Indications
    First choice
    co-prescribed with vancomycin Endophthalmitis
    Other indications
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistant to other antibiotic
  134. Ceftazidime + avibactam General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 g in vial + 0.5 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  135. Ceftolozane + tazobactam General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 g + 0.5 g powder for injection
    Indications
    Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  136. Ceftriaxone General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt); 2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    First choice
    Other specified pneumonia (Hospital-acquired pneumonia) Typhoid fever Paratyphoid fever Bacterial meningitis Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] co-prescribed with amikacin Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (severe) co-prescribed with amikacin Acute pyelonephritis (severe) co-prescribed with azithromycin Gonococcal infection co-prescribed with clarithromycin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritoneal abscess (severe) co-prescribed with metronidazole Necrotising fasciitis co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with vancomycin Endophthalmitis
    Second choice
    Acute pyelonephritis (mild to moderate) Bacterial infection of joint Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent Osteomyelitis or osteitis Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (mild to moderate) Sepsis without septic shock
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  137. Cefuroxime General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection; 750 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection; 1.5 g in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    Indications
    Second choice
    Other specified prophylactic measures
  138. Cemiplimab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to pembrolizumab for Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  139. Certolizumab pegol General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Axial spondyloarthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Rheumatoid arthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Crohn disease site
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  140. Cetirizine General information
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to loratadine for Allergic or hypersensitivity conditions of unspecified type
  142. Chloramphenicol General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 g in vial powder for injection (sodium succinate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 500 mg in 2 mL ampoule oily suspension for injection
    • Oral > Liquid: 150 mg per 5 mL (as palmitate)
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg capsule
    Indications
    Second choice
    Bacterial meningitis
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  143. Chlorhexidine General information
    Section
    Medicines administered to the neonate [c]
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate (delivering 4% chlorhexidine)
    • Local > Topical > Gel: 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate (delivering 4% chlorhexidine)
    Indications
    Omphalitis of newborn
    Section
    Antiseptics
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 5% (digluconate) for dilution
    Indications
    Chlorhexidine
  144. Chlorine base compound General information
    Section
    Disinfectants
    • Local > Topical > Powder: 0.1% available chlorine for solution
    • Local > Topical > Liquid: 0.1% available chlorine for solution
    • Local > Topical > Solid: 0.1% available chlorine for solution
    Indications
    Disinfectant, not elsewhere classified
  145. Chloroquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For chemoprevention
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL syrup (as phosphate or sulfate)
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium ovale Malaria due to Plasmodium malariae Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule (as hydrochloride, phosphate or sulfate)
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL syrup (as phosphate or sulfate)
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate); 100 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
    Section
    Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate); 150 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate)
    Indications
    Rheumatoid arthritis
  146. Chlorothiazide General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Essential hypertension
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Heart failure
  147. Chloroxylenol General information
    Section
    Disinfectants
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 4.8%
    Indications
    Phenol disinfectant, not elsewhere classified
  148. Chlorpromazine General information
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    • Oral > Liquid: 25 mg per 5 mL (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride); 10 mg (hydrochloride); 25 mg (hydrochloride); 50 mg (hydrochloride)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 25 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to haloperidol for Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  149. Chlortalidone General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Essential hypertension
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Heart failure
  150. Chlortetracycline General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to tetracycline for Other specified conjunctivitis Therapeutic equivalent to tetracycline for Infectious keratitis Therapeutic equivalent to tetracycline for Trachoma Therapeutic equivalent to tetracycline for Infectious blepharitis
  151. Cholera vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for some high-risk populations
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against cholera alone
  152. Ciclesonide General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide for Asthma
  153. Ciclosporin General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule concentrate for injection
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 25 mg
    Indications
    Failure or rejection of transplanted organs or tissues
  154. Cimetidine General information
    Section
    Antiulcer medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 200 mg in 2 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Peptic ulcer, site unspecified Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  155. Ciprofloxacin General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL (as hyclate)
    • Oral > Liquid: 250 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous)
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as hydrochloride); 500 mg (as hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (as hydrochloride); 500 mg (as hydrochloride); 100 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    First choice
    Acute pyelonephritis (mild to moderate) Typhoid fever Paratyphoid fever Neutropenia (low-risk) Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent Inflammatory and other diseases of prostate (mild to moderate)
    Second choice
    Cholera [children] Cholera co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with metronidazole Peritonitis (mild-moderate)
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Ear, nose and throat medicines [c]
    • Local > Otological > drops: 0.3% (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Infectious diseases of external ear
  157. Citalopram General information
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Social anxiety disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Panic disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Generalised anxiety disorder
    Section
    Medicines for obsessive compulsive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    Section
    Medicines for depressive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Depressive disorders
  158. Cladribine General information
    Section
    Medicines for multiple sclerosis
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 10 mg
    Indications
    Multiple sclerosis
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 mg per mL in 10 mL vial; 2 mg per mL in 5 mL vial
    Indications
    Langerhans cell histiocytosis
  159. Clarithromycin General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid; 250 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 500 mg; 250 mg
    Indications
    First choice
    co-prescribed with cefotaxime Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe)
    Second choice
    Acute pharyngitis co-prescribed with amoxicillin + clavulanic acid Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe)
    Other indications
    Helicobacter pylori associated gastric ulcer
  160. Clindamycin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 75 mg per 5 mL (as palmitate hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg (as hydrochloride) capsule
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 150 mg per mL (as phosphate) injection
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 150 mg per mL (as phosphate); 600 mg per 4 mL (as phosphate); 900 mg per 6 mL (as phosphate)
    • Oral > Liquid: 75 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid (as palmitate hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    First choice
    co-prescribed with piperacillin + tazobactam Necrotising fasciitis
    Second choice
    Osteomyelitis or osteitis Bacterial infection of joint
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  161. Clofazimine General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg; 50 mg
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
    Section
    Antileprosy medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg; 50 mg
    Indications
    Leprosy
  162. Clomifene General information
    Section
    Ovulation inducers
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg (citrate)
    Indications
    Female infertility without specification whether primary or secondary
  163. Clomipramine General information
    Section
    Medicines for obsessive compulsive disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg (hydrochloride); 25 mg (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  164. Clonazepam General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 500 µg
    Indications
    Generalised myoclonic seizure
  165. Clopidogrel General information
    Section
    Anti-platelet medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 75 mg; 300 mg
    Indications
    Acute ischaemic heart disease Presence of coronary angioplasty implant or graft
  166. Clotrimazole General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Local > Topical > Other: 1% vaginal cream; 10% vaginal cream; 100 mg vaginal tablet; 500 mg vaginal tablet
    Indications
    Vulvovaginal candidosis
  167. Cloxacillin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (as sodium salt) powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (as sodium salt) capsule; 1 g (as sodium salt) capsule
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (as sodium salt) powder for oral liquid; 250 mg per 5 mL (as sodium salt) powder for oral liquid
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection; 250 mg in vial (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 500 mg (as sodium salt); 1 g (as sodium salt); 250 mg (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    First choice
    Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis Osteomyelitis or osteitis Bacterial infection of joint
    Second choice
    co-prescribed with amikacin Sepsis without septic shock
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
  168. Clozapine General information
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg
    Indications
    Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  169. Coagulation factor IX General information
    Section
    Blood coagulation factors
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 IU in vial powder for injection; 1000 IU in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Coagulation defects, purpura or other haemorrhagic or related conditions Haemophilia B
  170. Coagulation factor IX complex General information
    Section
    Blood coagulation factors
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to coagulation factor IX for Coagulation defects, purpura or other haemorrhagic or related conditions Therapeutic equivalent to coagulation factor IX for Haemophilia B
  171. Coagulation factor VIII General information
    Section
    Blood coagulation factors
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 IU in vial powder for injection; 250 IU in vial powder for injection; 1000 IU in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Haemophilia A
  172. Coal tar General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 5%
    Indications
    Psoriasis of unspecified type
  173. Cobicistat + elvitegravir + emtricitabine + tenofovir disoproxil fumarate General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg + 150 mg + 200 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  174. Cobicistat + elvitegravir + emtricitabine+ tenofovir alafenamide General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg + 150 mg + 200 mg + 10 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  175. Cobimetinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to trametinib for Other specified melanoma of skin
  176. Codeine General information
    Section
    Opioid analgesics
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg tablet (codeine phosphate)
    Indications
    Pain
    Section
    Antitussives
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg tablet (codeine phosphate)
    Indications
    Cough
    Section
    Medicines for diarrhoea
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg tablet (codeine phosphate)
    Indications
    Diarrhoea
  177. Colchicine General information
    Section
    Medicines used to treat gout
    • Oral > Solid: 0.5 mg
    Indications
    Gout
  178. Colecalciferol General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Liquid: 400 IU per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 400 IU; 1000 IU
    Indications
    Calcium deficiency Vitamin D deficiency Therapeutic equivalent to ergocalciferol for Calcium deficiency Therapeutic equivalent to ergocalciferol for Vitamin D deficiency
  179. Colistin (injection) General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 million IU in vial (as colistemethate sodium)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 million IU in vial (as colistemethate sodium) (equivalent to 34 mg colistin base activity)
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales
  180. Compound sodium lactate solution General information
    Section
    Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances > Parenteral
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: injectable solution
    Indications
    Other specified disorders of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance Hypovolaemic shock
  182. Copper-containing intrauterine device General information
    Section
    Intrauterine devices
    • -
    Indications
    Contact with health services for insertion of contraceptive device
  183. Crizotinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg; 250 mg
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 200 mg; 250 mg
    Indications
    Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive
  185. Cryoprecipitate (pathogen-reduced) General information
    Section
    Blood and blood components
    • Injection: frozen liquid in bag or lyophilized powder in vial containing:
    • > 50 IU Factor VIII
    • > 100 IU vWF
    • > 140 mg clottable fibrinogen per unit
    Indications
    Coagulation defects, purpura or other haemorrhagic or related conditions Von Willebrand disease Obstetric haemorrhage Haemophilia A
  186. Cyanocobalamin General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • .
    Indications
    Anaemias or other erythrocyte disorders
  187. Cyclizine General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 50 mg per mL
    Indications
    Palliative care
  188. Cyclopentolate General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Ophthalmic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to tropicamide for Cycloplegic drug
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Mydriatics
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to atropine for Anterior uveitis
  189. Cyclophosphamide General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg tablet
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial powder for injection
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg in vial powder for injection; 1 g in vial powder for injection; 2 g in vial powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 50 mg
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 50 mg tablet
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive Other specified gliomas of brain Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative Plasma cell myeloma Other specified malignant neoplasms of breast Malignant neoplasms of kidney, except renal pelvis Rhabdomyosarcoma primary site Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms of placenta Follicular lymphoma Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Malignant neoplasms of breast Ewing sarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas Hodgkin lymphoma
  190. Cycloserine General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg; 125 mg
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  192. Dabigatran General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    • Oral > Solid: 110 mg; 150 mg
    Indications
    Venous thromboembolism Other specified atrial fibrillation
  193. Dabrafenib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg; 75 mg
    Indications
    Other specified melanoma of skin
  194. Dacarbazine General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg in vial powder for injection; 200 mg in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Hodgkin lymphoma
  195. Daclatasvir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg tablet (as hydrochloride); 60 mg tablet (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  196. Daclatasvir + sofosbuvir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 60 mg + 400 mg
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  198. Dalteparin General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to enoxaparin for Acute ischaemic heart disease Therapeutic equivalent to enoxaparin for Venous thromboembolism
  199. Dapagliflozin General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to empagliflozin for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  200. Dapsone General information
    Section
    Antileprosy medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet; 25 mg tablet
    Indications
    Leprosy
  201. Daptomycin General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 350 mg in vial powder for injection; 500 mg in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  202. Daratumumab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg per 5 mL; 400 mg per 20 mL
    Indications
    Plasma cell myeloma
  203. Darbepoetin alfa General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for Anaemia due to chronic disease
  204. Darunavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 75 mg; 400 mg; 600 mg; 800 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  205. Dasabuvir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Non-pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg tablet
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  206. Dasatinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet; 70 mg tablet; 80 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet; 140 mg tablet
    Indications
    Chronic myeloid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified
  207. Daunorubicin General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection; 20 mg in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection; 2 mg per mL in vial (as hydrochloride); 5 mg per mL in vial (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Acute myeloid leukaemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities Myeloid leukaemia
  208. Deferasirox General information
    Section
    Other medicines for haemoglobinopathies
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 100 mg; 125 mg; 250 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 90 mg; 180 mg; 360 mg
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to deferoxamine for Thalassaemias Other specified sickle cell disorders or other haemoglobinopathies Thalassaemias
  209. Deferiprone General information
    Section
    Other medicines for haemoglobinopathies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to deferasirox for Other specified sickle cell disorders or other haemoglobinopathies Therapeutic equivalent to deferasirox for Thalassaemias
  210. Deferoxamine General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial powder for injection (mesilate)
    Indications
    Harmful effects of drugs, medicaments or biological substances, not elsewhere classified
    Section
    Other medicines for haemoglobinopathies
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in vial powder for injection (mesilate)
    Indications
    Thalassaemias Other specified sickle cell disorders or other haemoglobinopathies
  211. Delafloxacin General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 300 mg lyophilized powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid: 450 mg
    Indications
    Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  212. Delamanid General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet; 25 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  213. Dengue vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for some high-risk populations
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against certain single viral diseases
  214. Desmopressin General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 4 µg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (acetate)
    • Local > Nasal > Spray: 10 µg per dose (acetate)
    Indications
    Haemophilia A Von Willebrand disease
  215. Dexamethasone General information
    Section
    Other medicines administered to the mother
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 4 mg per mL (dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium))
    Indications
    Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, altered by maternal corticosteroid therapy
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Oral > Solid: 4 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 4 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as disodium phosophate salt)
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg; 4 mg
    Indications
    Plasma cell myeloma Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg; 4 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 4 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as disodium phosphate salt)
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 4 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as disodium phosphate salt)
    Indications
    Allergic or hypersensitivity conditions of unspecified type
    Section
    Antiemetic medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 0.5 mg per 5 mL; 2 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 0.5 mg; 0.75 mg; 1.5 mg; 4 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 4 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as disodium phosphate salt)
    Indications
    Nausea or vomiting
  216. Dextran 40 General information
    Section
    Plasma substitutes
    • .
    Indications
    Hypovolaemia
  217. Dextran 70 General information
    Section
    Plasma substitutes
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 6% injectable solution
    Indications
    Hypovolaemia
  219. Diazepam General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Local > Rectal > Gel: 5 mg per mL in 0.5 mL rectal delivery system; 5 mg per mL in 2 mL rectal delivery system; 5 mg per mL in 4 mL rectal delivery system
    • Local > Rectal > Solution: 2 mg per mL in 1.25 mL rectal tube; 2 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube; 4 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to lorazepam for Status epilepticus Status epilepticus
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg (scored); 2 mg (scored)
    Indications
    Anxiety
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg; 10 mg
    • Local > Rectal > Gel: 5 mg per mL in 0.5 mL rectal delivery system; 5 mg per mL in 2 mL rectal delivery system; 5 mg per mL in 4 mL rectal delivery system
    • Local > Rectal > Solution: 2 mg per mL in 1.25 mL rectal tube; 2 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube; 4 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 5 mg per mL
    Indications
    Palliative care
  220. Diazoxide General information
    Section
    Medicines for hypoglycaemia
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    Indications
    Persistent hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia of infancy
  221. Didanosine General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg buffered powder for oral solution; 167 mg buffered powder for oral solution; 250 mg buffered powder for oral solution
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg buffered chewable dispersible tablet; 50 mg buffered chewable dispersible tablet; 100 mg buffered chewable dispersible tablet; 150 mg buffered chewable dispersible tablet; 200 mg buffered chewable dispersible tablet; 125 mg unbuffered enteric coated capsule; 200 mg unbuffered enteric coated capsule; 250 mg unbuffered enteric coated capsule; 400 mg unbuffered enteric coated capsule
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  222. Diethylcarbamazine General information
    Section
    Antifilarials
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet (dihydrogen citrate); 100 mg tablet (dihydrogen citrate)
    Indications
    Lymphatic filariasis
  223. Digitoxin General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 0.2 mg in 1 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Solid: 50 µg; 100 µg
    Indications
    Heart failure
  224. Digoxin General information
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 µg per mL in 2 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 µg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 62.5 µg; 250 µg
    Indications
    Cardiac arrhythmia
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 µg per mL in 2 mL ampoule; 100 µg per mL in 1 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 µg per mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 62.5 µg; 250 µg; 125 µg
    Indications
    Heart failure
  225. Dihydroartemisinin + piperaquine phosphate General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 40 mg + 320 mg tablet; 20 mg + 160 mg tablet
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
  226. Dihydroergocryptine mesylate General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid:
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
  227. Diloxanide General information
    Section
    Antiamoebic and antigiardiasis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (furoate)
    Indications
    Amoebiasis
  228. Dimercaprol General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 50 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified
  229. Diphtheria antitoxin General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 10000 IU in vial; 20000 IU in vial
    Indications
    Need for immunization against diphtheria alone
  230. Diphtheria vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against diphtheria alone
  231. Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, combined
  232. Diphtheria-tetanus vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against combinations of infectious diseases
  234. Docusate sodium General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg capsule
    Indications
    Palliative care
  235. Dolasetron General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ondansetron for Palliative care
    Section
    Antiemetic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ondansetron for Nausea or vomiting
  236. Dolutegravir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Integrase inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet; 10 mg tablet (dispersible, scored)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  237. Dolutegravir + lamivudine + tenofovir General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg + 300 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  238. Donepezil General information
    Section
    Medicines for diseases of the nervous system
    • Oral > Liquid: 1 mg per mL (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 5 mg (hydrochloride); 10 mg (hydrochloride); 5 mg (hydrochloride) (orodispersible); 10 mg (hydrochloride) (orodispersible)
    Indications
    Dementia due to Alzheimer disease
  239. Dopamine General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per mL in 5 mL vial (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Heart failure Cardiogenic shock
  240. Doxorubicin General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg in vial (hydrochloride); 50 mg in vial (hydrochloride)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg in vial (hydrochloride); 50 mg in vial (hydrochloride); 2 mg per mL in 5 mL vial (hydrochloride); 2 mg per mL in 25 mL vial (hydrochloride)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (hydrochloride) +; 2 mg per mL in 5 mL vial (hydrochloride); 2 mg per mL in 25 mL vial (hydrochloride); 10 mg in vial (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Rhabdomyosarcoma primary site Follicular lymphoma Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Ewing sarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Malignant neoplasms of breast Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative Other specified malignant neoplasms of breast Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas Plasma cell myeloma Malignant neoplasms of kidney, except renal pelvis Osteosarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Kaposi sarcoma of unspecified primary site Hodgkin lymphoma Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified
  241. Doxorubicin (as pegylated liposomal) General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL in 10 mL vial (hydrochloride); 2 mg per mL in 25 mL vial (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Kaposi sarcoma of unspecified primary site
  242. Doxycycline General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (as hyclate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 100 mg in vial powder for injection
    • Oral > Liquid: 25 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous); 50 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (as hyclate); 50 mg (as hyclate)
    • Oral > Liquid: 25 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid (monohydrate); 50 mg per 5 mL (calcium)
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg (as hyclate); 100 mg (as hyclate)
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 100 mg (as monohydrate)
    Indications
    First choice
    Cholera Chlamydia trachomatis
    Second choice
    Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - mild to moderate) Cholera [children] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For chemoprevention
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride or hyclate)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride or hyclate); 100 mg dispersible tablet (as monohydrate)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum
  243. Durvalumab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to pembrolizumab for Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  244. Edoxaban General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to dabigatran for Venous thromboembolism Therapeutic equivalent to dabigatran for Other specified atrial fibrillation
  245. Efavirenz General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 600 mg tablet
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  246. Efavirenz + emtricitabine + tenofovir General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 600 mg + 200 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  247. Efavirenz + lamivudine + tenofovir General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg + 300 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified Therapeutic equivalent to efavirenz + emtricitabine + tenofovir for Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  248. Eflornithine General information
    Section
    Medicines for the treatment of 2nd stage African trypanosomiasis
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 200 mg per mL in 50 mL bottle (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    African trypanosomiasis
  249. Elbasvir + grazoprevir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Non-pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg + 100 mg
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  250. Empagliflozin General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg; 25 mg
    Indications
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  251. Emtricitabine General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Liquid: 10 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  252. Emtricitabine + rilpivirine + tenofovir alafenamide General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg + 25 mg + 25 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  253. Emtricitabine + rilpivirine + tenofovir disoproxil fumarate General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg + 25 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  254. Emtricitabine + tenofovir General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg + 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified Contact with or exposure to human immunodeficiency virus
  255. Emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg + 10 mg; 200 mg + 25 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  256. Enalapril General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 2.5 mg (as hydrogen maleate); 5 mg (as hydrogen maleate); 10 mg (as hydrogen maleate)
    Indications
    Heart failure
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 1 mg per mL (as hydrogen maleate)
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 2.5 mg (as hydrogen maleate); 5 mg (as hydrogen maleate); 10 mg (as hydrogen maleate)
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  257. Encorafenib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to dabrafenib for Other specified melanoma of skin
  258. Enoxaparin General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 20 mg per 0.2 mL in prefilled syringe; 40 mg per 0.4 mL in prefilled syringe; 60 mg per 0.6 mL in prefilled syringe; 80 mg per 0.8 mL in prefilled syringe; 100 mg per 1 mL in prefilled syringe; 120 mg per 0.8 mL in prefilled syringe; 150 mg per 1 mL in prefilled syringe; 150 mg per 1 mL in ampoule; 120 mg per 0.8 mL in ampoule; 20 mg per 0.2 mL in ampoule; 40 mg per 0.4 mL in ampoule; 60 mg per 0.6 mL in ampoule; 80 mg per 0.8 mL in ampoule; 100 mg per 1 mL in ampoule
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 20 mg per 0.2 mL in prefilled syringe; 40 mg per 0.4 mL in prefilled syringe; 60 mg per 0.6 mL in prefilled syringe; 80 mg per 0.8 mL in prefilled syringe; 100 mg per 1 mL in prefilled syringe; 120 mg per 0.8 mL in prefilled syringe; 150 mg per 1 mL in prefilled syringe; 150 mg per 1 mL in ampoule; 20 mg per 0.2 mL in ampoule; 40 mg per 0.4 mL in ampoule; 60 mg per 0.6 mL in ampoule; 80 mg per 0.8 mL in ampoule; 120 mg per 0.8 mL in ampoule; 100 mg per 1 mL in ampoule
    Indications
    Acute ischaemic heart disease Venous thromboembolism
  259. Entecavir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis B > Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Liquid: 0.05 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 0.5 mg; 1 mg
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis B
  260. Enzalutamide General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Oral > Solid: 40 mg
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to abiraterone for Malignant neoplasms of prostate Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  261. Ephedrine General information
    Section
    Local anaesthetics
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Spinal anaesthesia: 30 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (ephedrine hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Cardiac complications of anaesthesia during labour or delivery
  262. Epinephrine General information
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 µg per mL in 10 mL ampoule (as acid tartrate or hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Cardiac arrest
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Mydriatics
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 2% (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Primary open-angle glaucoma
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg per mL in ampoule (as hydrochloride or hydrogen tartrate)
    Indications
    Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg in 1 mL ampoule (as hydrochloride or hydrogen tartrate)
    Indications
    Anaphylaxis
  263. Epoetin alfa General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for Anaemia due to chronic disease
  264. Epoetin beta General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for Anaemia due to chronic disease
  265. Epoetin theta General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for Anaemia due to chronic disease
  266. Equine rabies immunoglobulin General information
    Section
    Immunologicals > Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Intradermal: 150 IU per mL in vial; 200 IU per mL in vial; 300 IU per mL in vial; 400 IU per mL in vial
    Indications
    Rabies
  267. Eravacycline General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg lyophilized powder for injection
    Indications
    Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales
  268. Ergocalciferol General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Liquid: 250 µg per mL (10 000 IU per mL)
    • Oral > Solid: 1.25 mg (50 000 IU)
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to colecalciferol for Calcium deficiency Therapeutic equivalent to colecalciferol for Vitamin D deficiency Calcium deficiency Vitamin D deficiency
  269. Ergometrine General information
    Section
    Uterotonics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 200 µg in 1 mL ampoule (hydrogen maleate)
    Indications
    Postpartum haemorrhage
  270. Erlotinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg; 150 mg
    Indications
    Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  271. Erythromycin General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg in vial powder for injection (as lactobionate)
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL (as stearate or ethylsuccinate)
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as stearate or ethylsuccinate)
    Indications
    Second choice
    Therapeutic equivalent to clarithromycin for Acute pharyngitis
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Ointment: 0.5%
    Indications
    Chlamydial conjunctivitis Gonococcal infection of eye
  272. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1000 IU per 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe; 2000 IU per 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe; 3000 IU per 0.3 mL pre-filled syringe; 4000 IU per 0.4 mL pre-filled syringe; 5000 IU per 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe; 6000 IU per 0.6 mL pre-filled syringe; 8000 IU per 0.8 mL pre-filled syringe; 10000 IU per 1 mL pre-filled syringe; 20000 IU per 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe; 40000 IU per 1 mL pre-filled syringe
    Indications
    Anaemia due to chronic disease
  273. Escitalopram General information
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Social anxiety disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Panic disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Generalised anxiety disorder
    Section
    Medicines for obsessive compulsive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    Section
    Medicines for depressive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Depressive disorders
  274. Estradiol General information
    Section
    Estrogens
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg
    Indications
    Hypopituitarism Gonadotropin deficiency Turner syndrome
  275. Estradiol cypionate + medroxyprogesterone acetate General information
    Section
    Injectable hormonal contraceptives
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 5 mg + 25 mg
    Indications
    Contact with health services for reasons associated with reproduction
  276. Etanercept General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Axial spondyloarthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Rheumatoid arthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Crohn disease site
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  277. Ethambutol General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1000 mg per 10 mL; 2000 mg per 20 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg (hydrochloride); 400 mg (hydrochloride); 100 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Other specified tuberculosis Tuberculosis
  278. Ethambutol + isoniazid General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg + 150 mg tablet
    Indications
    Tuberculosis
  279. Ethambutol + isoniazid + pyrazinamide + rifampicin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 275 mg + 75 mg + 400 mg + 150 mg tablet
    Indications
    Tuberculosis
  280. Ethambutol + isoniazid + rifampicin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 275 mg + 75 mg + 150 mg tablet
    Indications
    Tuberculosis
  281. Ethanol General information
    Section
    Antiseptics
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 70% (denatured)
    Indications
    Denatured alcohol
  282. Ether General information
    Section
    General anaesthetics and oxygen > Inhalational medicines
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > solution:
    Indications
    Anaesthetics and therapeutic gases
  283. Ethinylestradiol + etonogestrel General information
    Section
    Intravaginal contraceptives
    • Local > Vaginal > vaginal ring: 2.7 mg + 11.7 mg
    Indications
    Contact with health services for contraceptive management
  284. Ethinylestradiol + levonorgestrel General information
    Section
    Oral hormonal contraceptives
    • Oral > Solid: 50 µg + 250 µg [4]
    • Oral > Solid: 30 µg + 150 µg
    Indications
    Contact with health services for postcoital contraception Contact with health services for contraceptive management
  285. Ethinylestradiol + norethisterone General information
    Section
    Oral hormonal contraceptives
    • Oral > Solid: 35 µg + 1 mg
    Indications
    Contact with health services for contraceptive management
  286. Ethionamide General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg tablet; 125 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Tuberculous meningitis
  287. Ethosuximide General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 250 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg
    Indications
    Absence seizures, typical
  288. Etonogestrel-releasing implant General information
    Section
    Implantable contraceptives
    • Implant > Subdermal: 68 mg single rod
    Indications
    Contact with health services for insertion of contraceptive device
  289. Etoposide General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg capsule
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule; 100 mg in vial powder for injection (as phosphate)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg capsule; 50 mg capsule
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative Myeloid leukaemia Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive Other specified malignant neoplasms of the ovary Germ cell tumour of testis Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms of placenta Ewing sarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Osteosarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Hodgkin lymphoma Retinoblastoma Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung Malignant neoplasms of kidney, except renal pelvis
  290. Everolimus General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 2.5 mg; 5 mg; 7.5 mg; 10 mg; 2 mg tablet (dispersible); 3 mg tablet (dispersible); 5 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Other specified gliomas of brain
  291. Fentanyl General information
    Section
    Opioid analgesics
    • Local > Topical > Transdermal patch: 12 µg/hour; 25 µg/hour; 50 µg/hour; 75 µg/hour; 100 µg/hour
    • Oral > Solid: 100 to 800 µg sub-lingual tablet (as citrate); 200 to 1600 µg lozenge (as citrate)
    • Oral > Other: 200 to 1200 µg buccal film (as citrate)
    Indications
    Chronic cancer pain Other specified chronic cancer related pain
  292. Ferrous salt General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 25 mg per mL iron (as sulfate)
    • Oral > Solid: 60 mg iron
    Indications
    Iron deficiency anaemia
  293. Ferrous salt + folic acid General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 60 mg iron + 2.8 mg
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 60 mg elemental iron + 400 µg tablet; 60 mg elemental iron + 2.8 mg
    Indications
    Iron deficiency anaemia Clefts of lip, alveolus or palate Iron deficiency anaemia Anencephaly or similar anomalies Spina bifida
  294. Fexinidazole General information
    Section
    Medicines for the treatment of 1st stage African trypanosomiasis
    • Oral > Solid: 600 mg
    Indications
    African trypanosomiasis
    Section
    Medicines for the treatment of 2nd stage African trypanosomiasis
    • Oral > Solid: 600 mg
    Indications
    African trypanosomiasis
  295. Fexofenadine General information
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to loratadine for Allergic or hypersensitivity conditions of unspecified type
  296. Fifth generation cephalosporins General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • .
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  297. Filgrastim General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 120 µg per 0.2 mL in prefilled syringe; 300 µg per 0.5 mL in prefilled syringe; 480 µg per 0.8 mL in prefilled syringe; 300 µg per mL in 1 mL vial; 480 µg per 1.6 mL in 1.6 mL vial
    Indications
    Acquired neutropaenia
  298. Fingolimod General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Oral > Solid: 0.25 mg; 0.5 mg
    Indications
    Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
  299. Flomoxef General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 0.5 g in vial powder for injection; 1 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified other antibiotic resistant Enterobacterales
  300. Fluconazole General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL in vial
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL; 50 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid > capsule: 50 mg
    Indications
    Cryptococcosis Candidosis
  301. Flucytosine General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2.5 g per 250 mL infusion
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg capsule
    Indications
    Cryptococcosis
  302. Fludarabine General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (fludarabine phosphate) powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg tablet (fludarabine phosphate)
    Indications
    Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma
  303. Fludrocortisone General information
    Section
    Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes
    • Oral > Solid: 100 µg (acetate)
    Indications
    Adrenocortical insufficiency
  304. Flunisolide General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide for Asthma
  305. Fluorescein General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Ophthalmic medicines
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 1% (sodium salt)
    Indications
    Fluorescein
  306. Fluoride General information
    Section
    Dental medicines and preparations
    • Local > Dental > Gel: 2500 to 12500 ppm fluoride (any type)
    • Local > Dental > Toothpaste, cream or gel: 1000 to 1500 ppm fluoride (any type)
    • Local > Dental > Mouthrinse: 230 to 900 ppm fluoride (any type)
    • Local > Dental > Varnish: 22500 ppm fluoride (any type)
    Indications
    Dental caries
  307. Fluorouracil General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 5%
    Indications
    Plantar warts
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg per mL in vial
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx Malignant neoplasm metastasis in large intestine Malignant neoplasms of rectum Malignant neoplasms of breast Malignant neoplasms of colon
  308. Fluoxetine General information
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Social anxiety disorder Panic disorder Generalised anxiety disorder
    Section
    Medicines for obsessive compulsive disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Medicines for depressive disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 20 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Depressive disorders
  309. Fluphenazine General information
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 25 mg per mL in ampoule (decanoate); 25 mg per mL in ampoule (enanthate)
    Indications
    Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  310. Flutamide General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bicalutamide for Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  311. Fluticasone General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide for Asthma
  312. Fluticasone + formoterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide + formoterol for Asthma
  313. Fluticasone furoate + vilanterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide + formoterol for Asthma
  314. Fluvastatin General information
    Section
    Lipid-lowering agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Mixed hyperlipidaemia Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Coronary atherosclerosis
  315. Fluvoxamine General information
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Social anxiety disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Panic disorder Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Generalised anxiety disorder
    Section
    Medicines for obsessive compulsive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    Section
    Medicines for depressive disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluoxetine for Depressive disorders
  316. Folic acid General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 1 mg tablet; 5 mg tablet
    • Oral > Solid: 400 µg
    Indications
    Folate deficiency anaemia Cephalocele Anencephaly or similar anomalies Spina bifida
  317. Fomepizole General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5 mg per mL in 20 mL ampoule (sulfate); 1 g per mL in 1.5 mL ampoule (base)
    Indications
    Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified
  318. Fosfomycin (injection) General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 g in vial (as sodium) powder for injection; 4 g in vial (as sodium) powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
  319. Fourth generation cephalosporins General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • .
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases
  320. Fresh-frozen plasma General information
    Section
    Blood and blood components
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV:
    Indications
    Blood transfusion without reported diagnosis
  321. Fulvestrant General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 mg per 5 mL
    Indications
    Malignant neoplasms of breast
  322. Furosemide General information
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule; 10 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 20 mg per 5 mL; 50 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 40 mg; 20 mg
    Indications
    Heart failure
    Section
    Diuretics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule; 10 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 20 mg per 5 mL; 50 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 40 mg; 20 mg
    Indications
    Anuria or oliguria Oedema
  323. Gabapentin General information
    Section
    Non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs)
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg; 200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 600 mg; 800 mg
    Indications
    Neuropathic pain
  324. Gallamine General information
    Section
    Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase inhibitors
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (gallamine triethiodide)
    Indications
    Muscle relaxants
  325. Gatifloxacin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg; 400 mg
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  326. Gefitinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erlotinib for Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  327. Gemcitabine General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 200 mg in vial powder for injection; 1 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified carcinomas of ovary Other specified malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
  328. Gentamicin General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 10 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate); 40 mg per mL in 2 mL vial (as sulfate)
    Indications
    First choice
    Neonatal meningitis co-prescribed with amoxicillin Sepsis without septic shock co-prescribed with amoxicillin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] co-prescribed with ampicillin Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with ampicillin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] co-prescribed with ampicillin Peritoneal abscess (severe) co-prescribed with ampicillin Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with ampicillin Sepsis without septic shock co-prescribed with ampicillin Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with ampicillin Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (complicated) [children] co-prescribed with benzylpenicillin Bacterial pneumonia (Community-acquired pneumonia - severe) [children] co-prescribed with benzylpenicillin Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents (complicated) [children] co-prescribed with benzylpenicillin Sepsis without septic shock
    Second choice
    Other specified prophylactic measures Gonococcal infection
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 0.3% (gentamicin sulfate)
    Indications
    Other specified conjunctivitis Infectious blepharitis
  329. Glass ionomer cement General information
    Section
    Dental medicines and preparations
    • Local > Dental > Powder + liquid: Single-use capsules: 0.4 g powder + 0.09 mL liquid; Multi-use bottle: powder + liquid
    Indications
    Dental caries
  330. Glatiramer acetate General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 20 mg per mL; 40 mg per mL
    Indications
    Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
    Section
    Medicines for multiple sclerosis
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 20 mg per mL in pre-filled syringe; 40 mg per mL in pre-filled syringe
    Indications
    Multiple sclerosis
  331. Glecaprevir + pibrentasvir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg + 40 mg tablet; 50 mg + 20 mg granules
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  332. Glibenclamide General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg; 2.5 mg
    Indications
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  333. Gliclazide General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg controlled-release; 60 mg controlled-release; 80 mg controlled-release
    Indications
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  334. Glucagon General information
    Section
    Medicines for hypoglycaemia
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg per mL
    Indications
    Hypoglycaemia in the context of diabetes
  335. Glucose General information
    Section
    Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances > Parenteral
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5% isotonic; 10% hypertonic
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50% hypertonic
    Indications
    Other specified disorders of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance Hypoglycaemia without associated diabetes
  336. Glucose + sodium chloride General information
    Section
    Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances > Parenteral
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 4% + 0.18% (equivalent to Na+ 30 mmol/L and Cl- 30 mmol/L; 5% + 0.9% (equivalent to Na+ 150 mmol/L and Cl- 150 mmol/L); 5% + 0.45% (equivalent to Na+ 75 mmol/L and Cl- 75 mmol/L)
    Indications
    Other specified disorders of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance
  337. Glutaral General information
    Section
    Disinfectants
    • Local > Topical > Solution: 2%
    Indications
    Glutaral nonmedicinal
  338. Glyceryl trinitrate General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 500 µg sublingual tablet
    Indications
    Angina pectoris
  339. Glycopyrronium General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to tiotropium bromide for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  340. Golimumab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Axial spondyloarthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Rheumatoid arthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Crohn disease site
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  341. Goserelin General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to leuprorelin for Malignant neoplasms of breast Therapeutic equivalent to leuprorelin for Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  342. Granisetron General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ondansetron for Palliative care
    Section
    Antiemetic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ondansetron for Nausea or vomiting
  343. Griseofulvin General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 125 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 125 mg; 250 mg
    Indications
    Dermatophytosis
  344. Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against single bacterial diseases
  345. Haloperidol General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 0.5 mg; 2 mg; 5 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 5 mg per mL in 1-mL ampoule
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 5 mg per mL in ampoule
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg; 5 mg
    Indications
    Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  346. Haloperidol decanoate General information
    Section
    Medicines for psychotic disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to fluphenazine for Schizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
  347. Halothane General information
    Section
    General anaesthetics and oxygen > Inhalational medicines
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > liquid:
    Indications
    Anaesthetics and therapeutic gases
  348. Heparin sodium General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1000 IU per mL in 5 mL ampoule; 20000 IU per mL in 5 mL ampoule; 5000 IU per mL in 5 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Acute ischaemic heart disease Unstable angina Venous thromboembolism
  349. Hepatitis a vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for some high-risk populations
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against viral hepatitis
  350. Hepatitis b vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against viral hepatitis
  351. Homatropine General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Mydriatics
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 2% (hydrobromide)
    Indications
    Anterior uveitis Therapeutic equivalent to atropine for Anterior uveitis
  352. Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against certain single viral diseases
  353. Hydralazine General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 mg in ampoule powder for injection (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg tablet; 25 mg tablet (hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg (hydrochloride); 25 mg (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Essential hypertension Gestational hypertension
  354. Hydrochlorothiazide General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg; 12.5 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg
    Indications
    Heart failure
    Section
    Diuretics
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg
    Indications
    Oedema
  355. Hydrocortisone General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 100 mg in vial (as sodium succinate)
    Indications
    Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia
    Section
    Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg
    Indications
    Adrenocortical insufficiency
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-inflammatory agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Ointment: 1% (acetate)
    Indications
    Scleritis Anterior uveitis
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 100 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium succinate)
    Indications
    Anaphylaxis
    Section
    Anti-inflammatory medicines
    • Local > Rectal > Suppository: 25 mg (acetate)
    • Local > Rectal > Retention enema: 100 mg per 60 mL
    Indications
    Crohn disease site Ulcerative colitis
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic medicines
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 1% (acetate)
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 1% (acetate)
    Indications
    Dermatitis or eczema Pruritus due to skin disorder Psoriasis of unspecified type Lichen planus
  356. Hydromorphone General information
    Section
    Opioid analgesics
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to morphine for Pain
  357. Hydroxocobalamin General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 1 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as acetate); 1 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as hydrochloride); 1 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Megaloblastic anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency
  358. Hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg; 250 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg; 1 g
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg; 1 g; 100 mg
    Indications
    Squamous cell carcinoma of oropharynx Chronic myeloid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified
    Section
    Other medicines for haemoglobinopathies
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g; 100 mg
    Indications
    Other specified sickle cell disorders or other haemoglobinopathies
  359. Hydroxychloroquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For chemoprevention
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to chloroquine for Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum
    Section
    Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Systemic lupus erythematosus Cutaneous lupus erythematosus of unspecified type
  360. Hyoscine butylbromide General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 20 mg per mL injection
    Indications
    Palliative care
  361. Hyoscine hydrobromide General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Local > Topical > Transdermal patch: 1 mg per 72 hours transdermal patch
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 400 µg per mL injection; 600 µg per mL injection
    Indications
    Palliative care
  362. Hypochlorous acid General information
    Section
    Antiseptics
    • Local > Topical > Solution:
    Indications
    Disinfectant, not elsewhere classified
  363. Hypromellose General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 0.3%
    Indications
    Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
  364. Ibrutinib General information
    Section
    Targeted therapies
    • Oral > Solid: 140 mg
    Indications
    Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma
  365. Ibuprofen General information
    Section
    Medicines administered to the neonate [c]
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5 mg per mL
    Indications
    Patent arterial duct
    Section
    Non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs)
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL; 100 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg; 400 mg; 600 mg
    Indications
    Pain
    Section
    Antimigraine medicines > For treatment of acute attack
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per 5 mL; 200 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg; 400 mg
    Indications
    Migraine
  366. Idoxuridine General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 0.1%
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Ointment: 0.2%
    Indications
    Herpes simplex keratitis
  367. Ifosfamide General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg in vial powder for injection; 1 g in vial powder for injection; 2 g in vial powder for injection
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 g in vial powder for injection; 2 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified malignant neoplasms of the ovary Germ cell tumour of testis Ewing sarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Osteosarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Rhabdomyosarcoma primary site Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Malignant neoplasms of kidney, except renal pelvis Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative
  369. Imipenem + cilastatin General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 mg (as monohydrate) + 250 mg (as sodium salt) powder for injection; 500 mg (as monohydrate) + 500 mg (as sodium salt) powder for injection
    Indications
    Second choice
    Therapeutic equivalent to meropenem for Neutropenia (high-risk) Therapeutic equivalent to meropenem for Peritoneal abscess (severe) Therapeutic equivalent to meropenem for Peritonitis (severe)
    Other indications
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistant to other antibiotic Antibiotic resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to meropenem for Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  370. Imipenem + cilastatin + relebactam General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg + 500 mg + 250 mg powder for injection
    Indications
    Other specified other antibiotic resistant Enterobacterales Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales
  371. Indapamide General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Essential hypertension
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to hydrochlorothiazide for Heart failure
  372. Indinavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg (as sulfate)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  373. Indometacin General information
    Section
    Medicines administered to the neonate [c]
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ibuprofen for Patent arterial duct
  374. Infliximab General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Axial spondyloarthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Rheumatoid arthritis Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Crohn disease site
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to adalimumab for Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  375. Influenza vaccine (seasonal) General information
    Section
    Recommendations for immunization programmes with certain characteristics
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against influenza
  376. Insulin General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 40 IU per mL in 10 mL vial (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 10 mL vial (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 3 mL cartridge (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 3 mL pre-filled pen
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 40 IU per mL in 10 mL vial (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 10 mL vial (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 3 mL cartridge (soluble); 100 IU per mL in 3 mL pre-filled pen (soluble)
    Indications
    Type 1 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  377. Insulin analogues General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Not specified
    Indications
    Type 1 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  378. Insulin degludec General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 100 units per mL
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to insulin glargine for Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  379. Insulin detemir General information
    Section
    Insulins
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to insulin glargine for Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  380. Insulin glargine General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 100 units per mL
    Indications
    Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 1 diabetes mellitus Therapeutic equivalent to long-acting insulin analogues for Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  381. Intermediate-acting insulin General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 40 IU per mL in 10 mL vial as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin; 100 IU per mL in 10 mL vial as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin; 100 IU per mL in 3 mL cartridge as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin; 100 IU per mL in 3 mL pre-filled pen as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin
    Indications
    Type 1 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  382. Intraperitoneal dialysis solution General information
    Section
    Peritoneal dialysis solution
    • parenteral solution
    Indications
    Care involving peritoneal dialysis
  383. Iodine General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 0.5 mL (240 mg iodine) iodized oil in ampoule; 1 mL (480 mg iodine) iodized oil in ampoule
    • Oral > Liquid: 1 mL (480 mg iodine) iodized oil in ampoule; 0.5 mL (240 mg iodine) iodized oil in ampoule; 0.57 mL (308 mg iodine) iodized oil in dispenser bottle
    • Oral > Solid: 190 mg
    Indications
    Iodine deficiency
    Section
    Antiseptics
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to povidone iodine for Povidone iodine
  384. Iohexol General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Radiocontrast media
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 140 to 350 mg iodine per mL in 5 mL ampoule; 140 to 350 mg iodine per mL in 10 mL ampoule; 140 to 350 mg iodine per mL in 20 mL ampoule
    Indications
    X-ray contrast media, iodinated
  385. Ipecacuanha General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Non-specific
    • Oral > Liquid: 0.14% ipecacuanha alkaloids calculated as emetine
    Indications
    Unspecified injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  386. Ipratropium bromide General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > aerosol: 20 µg per dose
    Indications
    Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  387. Irinotecan General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per 2 mL in 2 mL vial; 100 mg per 5 mL in 5 mL vial; 500 mg per 25 mL in 25 mL vial
    Indications
    Malignant neoplasm metastasis in large intestine Malignant neoplasms of kidney, except renal pelvis Rhabdomyosarcoma primary site
  388. Isoflurane General information
    Section
    General anaesthetics and oxygen > Inhalational medicines
    • Respiratory > Inhalation > liquid:
    Indications
    Anaesthetics and therapeutic gases
  389. Isoniazid General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 100 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet (dispersible); 300 mg tablet
    Indications
    Other specified tuberculosis Tuberculosis
  390. Isoniazid + pyrazinamide + rifampicin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg + 150 mg + 75 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Tuberculosis
  391. Isoniazid + pyridoxine + sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim General information
    Section
    Medicines for prevention of HIV-related opportunistic infections
    • Oral > Solid: 300 mg + 25 mg + 800 mg + 160 mg tablet (scored)
    Indications
    Other specified prophylactic measures
  392. Isoniazid + rifampicin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg + 75 mg tablet (dispersible); 75 mg + 150 mg tablet; 150 mg + 300 mg tablet
    Indications
    Tuberculosis
  393. Isoniazid + rifapentine General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 300 mg + 300 mg tablet (scored)
    Indications
    Latent tuberculosis
  394. Isoprenaline General information
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg (hydrochloride or sulfate); 15 mg (hydrochloride or sulfate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 µg per mL in ampoule (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Cardiogenic shock Bradycardia
  395. Isosorbide dinitrate General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg sublingual tablet
    Indications
    Angina pectoris
  397. Ivermectin General information
    Section
    Intestinal anthelminthics
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 3 mg
    Indications
    Strongyloidiasis Ascariasis Trichuriasis Hookworm diseases Ancylostomiasis
    Section
    Antifilarials
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 3 mg
    Indications
    Onchocerciasis Lymphatic filariasis
    Section
    Medicines for ectoparasitic infections
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 3 mg
    Indications
    Scabies
  398. Kanamycin General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Other specified conjunctivitis Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Infectious blepharitis
  399. Kanamycin (injection) General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1000 mg powder for injection (vial)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  400. Ketamine General information
    Section
    General anaesthetics and oxygen > Injectable medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 50 mg per mL in 10 mL vial (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Anaesthetics and therapeutic gases
  401. Ketoconazole General information
    Section
    Medicines for endocrine disorders
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg
    Indications
    Cushing syndrome
  402. Lactulose General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 3.1 to 3.7 g per 5 mL oral liquid
    Indications
    Palliative care
  403. Lamivudine General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 150 mg tablet
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  404. Lamivudine + nevirapine + zidovudine General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg + 50 mg + 60 mg Tablet; 150 mg + 200 mg + 300 mg Tablet
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  406. Lamivudine + zidovudine General information
    Section
    Fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals
    • Oral > Solid: 30 mg + 60 mg Tablet; 150 mg + 300 mg Tablet
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  407. Lamotrigine General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet; 200 mg tablet; 2 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible); 5 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible); 25 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible); 50 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible); 100 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible); 200 mg tablet (chewable, dispersible)
    Indications
    Epilepsy or seizures
  408. Latanoprost General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Miotics and antiglaucoma medicines
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Solution (eye drops): 50 µg per mL eye drops
    Indications
    Primary open-angle glaucoma
  409. Ledipasvir + sofosbuvir General information
    Section
    Medicines for hepatitis C > Non-pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral combinations
    • Oral > Solid: 90 mg + 400 mg tablet
    Indications
    Chronic hepatitis C
  410. Lenalidomide General information
    Section
    Immunomodulators
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg
    Indications
    Plasma cell myeloma
  411. Letrozole General information
    Section
    Ovulation inducers
    • Oral > Solid > dosage form: 2.5 mg
    Indications
    Female infertility without specification whether primary or secondary
  412. Leuprorelin General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 7.5 mg in prefilled syringe; 22.5 mg in prefilled syringe
    Indications
    Malignant neoplasms of breast Malignant neoplasms of prostate
  413. Levamisole General information
    Section
    Intestinal anthelminthics
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 50 mg (as hydrochloride); 150 mg (as hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Ascariasis
  414. Levetiracetam General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 250 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg; 1000 mg
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg per 5 mL in 5 mL vial; 5 mg per mL in 100 mL bag; 10 mg per mL in 100 mL bag; 15 mg per mL in 100 mL bag
    Indications
    Epilepsy or seizures Status epilepticus
  415. Levodopa General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
  416. Levodopa + benserazide General information
    Section
    Medicines for parkinsonism
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to levodopa + carbidopa for Parkinson disease
  417. Levodopa + carbidopa General information
    Section
    Medicines for parkinsonism
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg + 10 mg tablet; 250 mg + 25 mg tablet; 100 mg + 25 mg tablet
    Indications
    Parkinson disease
  418. Levofloxacin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg tablet; 500 mg tablet; 750 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  419. Levonorgestrel General information
    Section
    Oral hormonal contraceptives
    • Oral > Solid: 750 µg [2]; 1.5 mg [1]
    • Oral > Solid: 30 µg
    Indications
    Contact with health services for postcoital contraception Contact with health services for contraceptive management
    Section
    Intrauterine devices
    • Intrauterine system with reservoir containing 52 mg of levonorgestrel.
    Indications
    Contact with health services for insertion of contraceptive device
  420. Levonorgestrel-releasing implant General information
    Section
    Implantable contraceptives
    • Implant > Subdermal: 75 mg per rod (two-rods)
    Indications
    Contact with health services for insertion of contraceptive device
  421. Levothyroxine General information
    Section
    Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 50 µg (sodium salt); 100 µg (sodium salt); 25 µg (sodium salt)
    Indications
    Hypothyroidism
  422. Lidocaine General information
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 20 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Ventricular tachyarrhythmia
    Section
    Local anaesthetics
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Spinal anaesthesia: 5% in 2 mL ampoule (hydrochloride) + 7.5% glucose solution
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Other: 1% in vial (hydrochloride); 2% in vial (hydrochloride)
    • Local > Topical > unspecified: 2 to 4% (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Local anaesthetics
  423. Lidocaine + epinephrine General information
    Section
    Local anaesthetics
    • Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Other: 1% (lidocaine hydrochloride OR lidocaine sulfate) + 1:200 000 epinephrine in vial; 2% (lidocaine hydrochloride OR lidocaine sulfate) + 1:200 000 epinephrine in vial
    • Local > Dental > Cartridge: 2% (lidocaine hydrochloride) + 1:80 000 epinephrine
    Indications
    Local anaesthetics
  424. Lindane General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Scabicides and pediculicides
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 1%
    • Local > Topical > Lotion: 1%
    Indications
    Scabies
  425. Linezolid General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL in 300 mL bag
    • Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per 5 mL powder for oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg tablet; 600 mg tablet
    • Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 150 mg
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 600 mg
    Indications
    Other specified bacterial diseases Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 600 mg tablet; 150 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  426. Liraglutide General information
    Section
    Medicines for endocrine disorders
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 6 mg per mL in 3 mL pre-filled pen
    Indications
    Obesity
  427. Lisinopril + amlodipine General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg + 5 mg; 20 mg + 5 mg; 20 mg + 10 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  428. Lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg + 12.5 mg; 20 mg + 12.5 mg; 20 mg + 25 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  429. Lisocabtagene maraleucel General information
    Section
    Antineoplastics and supportive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to axicabtagene ciloleucel for Diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
  430. Lithium carbonate General information
    Section
    Medicines for bipolar disorders
    • Oral > Solid: 300 mg
    Indications
    Bipolar or related disorders
  431. Long-acting insulin analogues General information
    Section
    Insulins
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 100 IU per mL in 3 mL cartridge; 100 IU per mL in 3 mL pre-filled pen
    Indications
    Type 1 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  432. Loperamide General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg solid oral dosage form
    Indications
    Palliative care
  433. Lopinavir + ritonavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 100 mg + 25 mg tablet (heat-stable); 200 mg + 50 mg tablet (heat-stable); 40 mg + 10 mg
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  434. Loratadine General information
    Section
    Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
    • Oral > Liquid: 1 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg
    Indications
    Allergic or hypersensitivity conditions of unspecified type
  435. Lorazepam General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 2 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule; 4 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Status epilepticus
    Section
    Medicines for anxiety disorders
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to diazepam for Anxiety
  436. Losartan General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    • Oral > Solid: 25 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet
    Indications
    Heart failure
  437. Lovastatin General information
    Section
    Lipid-lowering agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Mixed hyperlipidaemia Therapeutic equivalent to simvastatin for Coronary atherosclerosis
  438. Lugol's solution General information
    Section
    Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 13% w/v (about 130 mg/mL total iodine)
    Indications
    Thyrotoxicosis
  439. Magnesium sulfate General information
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (equivalent to 1 g in 2 mL; 50% weight/volume)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 500 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule (equivalent to 5 g in 10 mL; 50% weight/volume)
    Indications
    Severe pre-eclampsia Eclampsia
  440. Mannitol General information
    Section
    Diuretics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10% solution; 20% solution
    Indications
    Ocular hypertension Cerebral oedema
  441. Measles vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for all immunization programmes
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against measles alone
  442. Mebendazole General information
    Section
    Intestinal anthelminthics
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg (chewable); 500 mg (chewable)
    Indications
    Ascariasis Enterobiasis Trichuriasis Hookworm diseases
    Section
    Cysticidal medicines
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 500 mg (chewable); 100 mg (chewable)
    Indications
    Other specified echinococcosis
  443. Medroxyprogesterone acetate General information
    Section
    Injectable hormonal contraceptives
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 150 mg per mL in 1 mL vial
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: 104 mg per 0.65 mL in pre-filled syringe; 104 mg per 0.65 mL in single dose injection delivery system
    Indications
    Contact with health services for reasons associated with reproduction
    Section
    Progestogens
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg
    Indications
    Excessive menstruation with irregular cycle
  444. Mefloquine General information
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For curative treatment
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg tablet (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax
    Section
    Antimalarial medicines > For chemoprevention
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg tablet (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum
  445. Meglumine antimoniate General information
    Section
    Antileishmaniasis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 1.5 g per 5 mL in 5 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Visceral leishmaniasis Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Cutaneous leishmaniasis
  446. Meglumine iotroxate General information
    Section
    Diagnostic agents > Radiocontrast media
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 5 to 8 g iodine (as meglumine) in 100 to 250 mL
    Indications
    X-ray contrast media, iodinated
  447. Melarsoprol General information
    Section
    Medicines for the treatment of 2nd stage African trypanosomiasis
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 3.6% in 5 mL ampoule solution (180 mg of active compound)
    Indications
    African trypanosomiasis
  448. Melphalan General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial powder for injection
    • Oral > Solid: 2 mg
    Indications
    Plasma cell myeloma
  449. Meningococcal meningitis vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for some high-risk populations
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against single bacterial diseases
  451. Meropenem General information
    Section
    Watch group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg in vial (as trihydrate) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as trihydrate) powder for injection
    Indications
    Second choice
    Neutropenia (high-risk) Peritoneal abscess (severe) Peritonitis (severe) Neonatal meningitis
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 500 mg in vial (as trihydrate) powder for injection; 1 g in vial (as trihydrate) powder for injection
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  452. Meropenem + vaborbactam General information
    Section
    Reserve group antibiotics
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 g in vial + 1 g in vial powder for injection
    Indications
    Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
  453. Mesalazine General information
    Section
    Anti-inflammatory medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to sulfasalazine for Crohn disease site Therapeutic equivalent to sulfasalazine for Ulcerative colitis
  455. Metformin General information
    Section
    Oral hypoglycaemic agents
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  456. Methadone General information
    Section
    Medicines for disorders due to psychoactive substance use
    • Oral > Liquid: 5 mg per 5 mL (methadone hydrochloride); 10 mg per 5 mL (methadone hydrochloride); 5 mg per mL concentrate for oral liquid (methadone hydrochloride); 10 mg per mL concentrate for oral liquid (methadone hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Opioid dependence
    Section
    Opioid analgesics
    • Oral > Liquid: 5 mg per 5 mL (methadone hydrochloride); 10 mg per 5 mL (methadone hydrochloride); 5 mg per mL concentrate for oral liquid (methadone hydrochloride); 10 mg per mL concentrate for oral liquid (methadone hydrochloride)
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg (methadone hydrochloride); 10 mg (methadone hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Chronic cancer pain
  457. Methimazole General information
    Section
    Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg
    Indications
    Thyrotoxicosis
  458. Methionine General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (DL)
    Indications
    Exposure to or harmful effects of undetermined intent of analgesics, antipyretics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  459. Methotrexate General information
    Section
    Cytotoxic medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (as sodium salt)
    • Oral > Solid: 2.5 mg (as sodium salt)
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (as sodium salt); 50 mg per 2 mL; 1000 mg per 10 mL concentrated injection
    Indications
    Unspecified malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified sites Acute myeloid leukaemia with recurrent genetic abnormalities Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia Malignant neoplasms of breast Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-negative Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms of placenta Osteosarcoma of bone and articular cartilage of unspecified sites Langerhans cell histiocytosis
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 2.5 mg (as sodium salt); 10 mg (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    Psoriasis of unspecified type
    Section
    Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 2.5 mg (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    Rheumatoid arthritis, serology unspecified
    Section
    Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease
    • Parenteral > General injections > SC: pre-filled syringe in multiple strengths
    Indications
    Crohn disease site Psoriatic arthritis
    Section
    Medicines for juvenile joint diseases
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 2.5 mg (as sodium salt)
    Indications
    Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  460. Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta General information
    Section
    Antianaemia medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for Anaemia due to chronic disease
  461. Methyldopa General information
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg
    Indications
    Essential hypertension Gestational hypertension
  462. Methylergometrine General information
    Section
    Uterotonics
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to ergometrine for Postpartum haemorrhage
  463. Methylphenidate General information
    Section
    Medicines for mental and behavioural disorders
    • Multiple formulations and strengths.
    Indications
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  464. Methylprednisolone General information
    Section
    Hormones and antihormones
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per mL in 1 mL single-dose vial (as sodium succinate); 40 mg per mL in 5 mL multi-dose vial (as sodium succinate); 80 mg per mL in 1 mL single-dose vial (as sodium succinate)
    Indications
    Lymphoid leukaemia, not elsewhere classified Burkitt lymphoma including Burkitt leukaemia
  465. Methylthioninium chloride General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule
    Indications
    Acquired methaemoglobinaemia
  466. Metoclopramide General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 5 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg (hydrochloride)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 5 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Antiemetic medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 5 mg per 5 mL
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg (hydrochloride)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 5 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule (hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Nausea or vomiting
  467. Metoprolol General information
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Angina pectoris
    Section
    Medicines used in heart failure
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Heart failure
    Section
    Antiarrhythmic medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Cardiac arrhythmia
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to bisoprolol for Essential hypertension
  468. Metronidazole General information
    Section
    Access group antibiotics
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (as benzoate)
    • Oral > Solid: 200 to 500 mg tablet
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg per 100 mL in vial Injection
    • Local > Rectal > Suppository: 500 mg suppository; 1 g suppository
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg; 250 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg
    • Local > Rectal > Suppository: 1 g suppository; 500 mg suppository
    Indications
    First choice
    Intestinal infections due to Clostridioides difficile Trichomoniasis co-prescribed with cefazolin Other specified prophylactic measures co-prescribed with cefotaxime Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with cefotaxime Peritoneal abscess (severe) co-prescribed with cefotaxime Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with cefotaxime Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Necrotising fasciitis co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Peritonitis (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Peritonitis (severe) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with ceftriaxone Peritoneal abscess (severe)
    Second choice
    co-prescribed with ciprofloxacin Peritoneal abscess (mild-moderate) co-prescribed with ciprofloxacin Peritonitis (mild-moderate)
    Other indications
    Bacterial infection of unspecified site
    Section
    Antiamoebic and antigiardiasis medicines
    • Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (as benzoate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in 100 mL vial
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg; 250 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg
    Indications
    Amoebiasis
  469. Micafungin General information
    Section
    Antifungal medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg in vial (as sodium) powder for injection; 100 mg in vial (as sodium) powder for injection
    Indications
    Systemic or invasive candidosis
  470. Miconazole General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Antifungal medicines
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 2% (nitrate)
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 2% (nitrate)
    Indications
    Fungal infection of the skin
  471. Midazolam General information
    Section
    Medicines for other common symptoms in palliative care
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per mL oral liquid
    • Oral > Solid: 7.5 mg solid oral dosage form; 15 mg solid oral dosage form
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg per mL injection; 5 mg per mL injection
    Indications
    Palliative care
    Section
    Antiseizure medicines
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 1 mg per mL in 5 mL vial (for buccal administration); 5 mg per mL in 1 mL vial (for buccal administration); 5 mg per mL in 3 mL vial (for buccal administration)
    • Local > Buccal > Solution: 5 mg per mL in 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 5 mg per mL in 1 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 5 mg per mL in 1.5 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 5 mg per mL in 2 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 10 mg per mL in 0.25 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 10 mg per mL in 0.5 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration); 10 mg per mL in 0.75 mL pre-filled syringe; 10 mg per mL in 1 mL pre-filled syringe (for oromucosal administration)
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to lorazepam for Status epilepticus Status epilepticus
    Section
    Preoperative medication and sedation for short-term procedures
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 1 mg per mL
    • Oral > Liquid: 2 mg per mL
    • Oral > Solid: 15 mg tablet; 7.5 mg tablet
    Indications
    Sedative-hypnotic and anxiolytic drugs
  472. Mifepristone - misoprostol General information
    Section
    Uterotonics
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg + 200 µg; 200 mg [1] + 200 µg [4] in co-package
    Indications
    Induced abortion Unspecified time of fetal death, cause not specified
  473. Miltefosine General information
    Section
    Antileishmaniasis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg; 50 mg
    Indications
    Visceral leishmaniasis Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Cutaneous leishmaniasis
  474. Misoprostol General information
    Section
    Uterotonics
    • Oral > Solid: 200 µg
    • Local > Vaginal > tablet: 25 µg
    Indications
    Spontaneous abortion, incomplete, without complication Unspecified obstetric condition Postpartum haemorrhage
  475. Mometasone General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide for Asthma
  476. Mometasone + formoterol General information
    Section
    Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to budesonide + formoterol for Asthma
  477. Morphine General information
    Section
    Preoperative medication and sedation for short-term procedures
    • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 10 mg in 1 mL ampoule (sulfate OR hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Opioids or related analgesics and agents affecting opioid receptors
    Section
    Opioid analgesics
    • Oral > Liquid: 10 mg per 5 mL (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate)
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg immediate release (morphine sulfate); 10 to 200 mg slow release (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate)
    • Oral > Other: 20 to 200 mg slow release granules to mix with water (morphine sulfate)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 10 mg in 1 mL ampoule (morphine hydrochloride or morphine sulfate)
    Indications
    Pain
  478. Moxifloxacin General information
    Section
    Antituberculosis medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg tablet; 100 mg tablet (dispersible)
    • Oral > Solid: 400 mg tablet
    Indications
    Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Tuberculosis
  479. Multiple micronutrient powder General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Other:
    Indications
    Iron deficiency anaemia
  480. Multiple micronutrient supplement General information
    Section
    Other medicines administered to the mother
    • Tablet containing:
    • Vit A: 800 mcg retinol activity equivalent
    • Vit C: 70 mg
    • Vit D: 5 mcg (200 IU)
    • Vit E: 10 mg alpha tocopherol equivalent
    • Vit B1: 1.4 mg
    • Vit B2: 1.4 mg
    • Vit B3: 18 mg niacin equivalent
    • Vit B6: 1.9 mg
    • Folic acid: 400 mcg
    • Vit B12: 2.6 mcg
    • Iron: 30 mg
    • Iodine: 150 mcg
    • Zinc: 15 mg
    • Selenium: 65 mcg
    • Copper: 2 mg
    Indications
    Maternal care for other specified conditions predominantly related to pregnancy
  481. Mumps vaccine General information
    Section
    Recommendations for immunization programmes with certain characteristics
    • All vaccines should comply with the WHO requirements for biological substances.
    Indications
    Need for immunization against mumps alone
  482. Mupirocin General information
    Section
    Dermatological medicines > Anti-infective medicines
    • Local > Topical > Cream: 2% (as mupirocin calcium)
    • Local > Topical > Ointment: 2%
    Indications
    Superficial bacterial folliculitis Impetigo
  483. Nadroparin General information
    Section
    Medicines affecting coagulation
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to enoxaparin for Acute ischaemic heart disease Therapeutic equivalent to enoxaparin for Venous thromboembolism
  484. Nalidixic acid General information
    Section
    Anti-infective medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg; 500 mg
    Indications
    Shigella resistant to unspecified antibiotic
  485. Naloxone General information
    Section
    Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings > Specific
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 400 µg per 1 mL in ampoule (naloxone hydrochloride)
    Indications
    Unintentional exposure to or harmful effects of opioids or related analgesics
  486. Naltrexone General information
    Section
    Medicines for alcohol use disorders
    • Parenteral > General injections > IM: 380 mg in vial (extended-release)
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 50 mg
    Indications
    Disorders due to use of alcohol
  487. Natamycin General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    • Local > Ophthalmological > Suspension: 5% eye drops
    Indications
    Infectious keratitis
  488. Nelfinavir General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Protease inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as mesilate)
    • Oral > Other: 50 mg per g oral powder
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  489. Neostigmine General information
    Section
    Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase inhibitors
    • Oral > Solid: 15 mg (neostigmine bromide)
    • Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 0.5 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (neostigmine metilsulfate); 2.5 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule (neostigmine metilsulfate)
    Indications
    Myasthenia gravis Anticholinesterase reversible
  490. Netilmicin General information
    Section
    Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
    Indications
    Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Other specified conjunctivitis Therapeutic equivalent to gentamicin for Infectious blepharitis
  491. Nevirapine General information
    Section
    Antiretrovirals > Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
    • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL oral solution
    • Oral > Solid: 200 mg tablet; 50 mg tablet (dispersible)
    Indications
    Human immunodeficiency virus disease without mention of associated disease or condition, clinical stage unspecified
  492. Niclosamide General information
    Section
    Intestinal anthelminthics
    • Oral > Solid: 500 mg tablet (chewable)
    Indications
    Hymenolepiasis Diphyllobothriasis Taeniasis due to Taenia saginata Taeniasis due to Taenia solium
  493. Nicotinamide General information
    Section
    Vitamins and minerals
    • Oral > Solid: 50 mg
    Indications
    Pellagra
  494. Nicotine replacement therapy General information
    Section
    Medicines for disorders due to psychoactive substance use
    • Oral > Other: 2 mg chewing gum; 4 mg chewing gum; 2 mg lozenge; 4 mg lozenge; 1 mg per actuation oral spray
    • Local > Topical > Transdermal patch: 5 to 30 mg per 16 hour; 7 to 21 mg per 24 hour
    Indications
    Nicotine dependence
  495. Nifedipine General information
    Section
    Antioxytocics (tocolytics)
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg (immediate-release)
    Indications
    Preterm labour without delivery
    Section
    Antianginal medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg
    Indications
    Angina pectoris
    Section
    Antihypertensive medicines
    • Oral > Solid: 10 mg tablet; sustained-release formulations
    Indications
    Essential hypertension
  496. Nifurtimox General information
    Section
    Medicines for the treatment of 2nd stage African trypanosomiasis
    • Oral > Solid > tablet: 120 mg (scored); 30 mg (scored)
    Indications
    African trypanosomiasis
    Section
    American trypanosomiasis