ICU DRUGS LIST

SL. NO GENERIC NAME

1

Acetylcysteine 200mg Inj.

Amiodarone 50mg/ml Inj.

Flumazenil 500mcg/5ml Inj.

Emla 5% (Lignocaine 2% +Prilocaine 2.5%) cream

Esmolol Hcl. 10mg/ml Inj.

Dobutamine 50mg Inj.

Glycopyrrolate 0.2ml/ml Inj.

GTN Transdermal Patches

Lipocore (intralipid) 20% Inj. 500ml

10

Labetalol 100mg tablet

11

Labetalol 20mg/4ml Injection

12

Mephentermine Sulphate Inj.

13

Sodium Nitroprusside 50mg Inj.

14

Streptokinase 1500,000IU

15

Ipratropium 0.25mg/ml solution

16

Desmopressin 0.1mg/ml injection

17

Carboprost 250mcg/ml injection

18

Nimodipine 10mg/50ml injection with glass tubings

19

Nimodipine 30mg tablet

20

Desmopressin 100mcg tablet

21

Tissue Plasminogen Activator 50mg/ml Injection

22

Noradrenaline 1mg/ml Injection

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Level of health facility to which drug is supplied
CODE

GENERIC NAME

VEN

NRH

RH

DH

BHU

REMARKS

1. Antidotes & other substances used in poisoning

1.1 General
Charcoal activated
powder 450g

Atro0.6inj

Atropine Sulphate
1mg/ml inj. (1ml)

Ansvinj

Anti-snake venom
V
serum dry powder inj.

Nalo0.4inj

Naloxone 0.4mg/ml
inj.

Pral1inj

Pralidoxime 1g inj

Char450pow
1.2 Specific

3 vials each to be
supplied in snake
prevalent areas
(BHUs).
DH where ther is
functional OT

2. Anaesthetics
2.1 General anaesthetics & oxygen
Halo250inh
Iso250inh
Nitoinh
Sevflo.

Halothane inhalation
250ml
Isofluranel inhalation
250ml
Nitrous Oxide
inhalation
Sevoflurane Solution
Inhalation 250ml

Oxyginh

Oxygen inhalation

Propo

Propofol 1% Injection V

Thio1inj
Keta50inj
Mida10inj

Thiopental sodium 1g
V
inj.
Ketamine 50mg/ml inj
E
(10ml)
Midazolam 10mg inj V

DH where ther is
functional OT
DH where ther is
functional OT

type B oxygen
cylinder to be
supplied to BHU
Supplied to DH
wherever there is
functional OT.
DH where ther is
functional OT

X
DH where ever there
is OT

2.2 Local anaesthetics

BupiPinj

Bupivacaine 0.5%
plain inj. (20ml)

BupiHinj

Bupivacaine 0.5%
heavy inj. (4ml)

Lign2Cinj
Lign5inj
Liad1/1inj

Liad1/1inj

Liadden
Lign4sol
Lign10spr

Lignocaine 2% inj.
(30ml) with
preservative
Lignocaine 5%
(heavy) inj.
Lignocaine 2% +
adrenaline 1 in
100,000 inj.
Lignocaine 2% +
adrenaline 1 in
200,000 inj.
Lignocaine +
adrenaline (Dental
cartridge) 1.8ml
Lignocaine 4%
solution (30ml)
Lignocaine HCl 10%
spray

DH where ther is
functional OT
supplied to wherever
there is surgeon &
anaesthesiologist
X

X
DH where ther is
functional OT

for dental use only

DH where there is
functional OT

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Ethyspr

Ethyl Chloride spray

E
with devices (100ml)

3. Analgesics, Antipyretics, NSAIDs & Drugs used to treat gout

3.1 Non-opioids
Para500tab

Paracetamol 500mg
E
tab.

Para150inj

Paracetamol
150mg/ml inj (2ml)

Ibup400tab

Ibuprofen 400mg tab. E

Indo25cap
Dicl25inj
Dicl50sup
Mefe500tab
Allo100tab
Code15tab
Morp15inj
Morp10tab
Peth50mginj
Tram50inj
Fen 50mcg inj

Indomethacin 25mg
cap.
Diclofenac Sodium
25mg/ml inj. (3ml)
Diclofenac 100mg
suppositories
Mefenamic acid
500mg tab.
Allopurinol 100mg
tab.
Codeine phosphate
15mg tab. (CD)
Morphine 15mg/ml
inj. (1ml) CD
Morphine 10mg tab.
(CD)
Pethidine 50mg/ml
inj. (2ml) CD
Tramadol HCl
50mg/ml inj.(CD)
Fentanyl Citrate
50mcg/ml inj (CD)

X
To be used in
Paediatric & Casualty
Units

X
supply in limited
quantities
DH where there is a
Gynae.

DH where there
is OT

4. Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS)

Meth2.5tab

Methotrexate 2.5mg tab.

E

Chlo150tab

Chloroquine 150mg tab.

E

Cetirizine 10mg tab. E

5. Anti-allergies & Drugs used in anaphylaxis

Prom10tab

Prom25inj
Adre1inj
Dexa4inj
Pred5tab
Pred20tab
Cetr10tab

Promethazine
hydrochloride 10mg
tab.
Promethazine
hydrochloride
25mg/ml inj. (2ml)
Adrenaline 1mg/ml inj
(1:1000)
Dexamethasone
4mg/ml inj. (2ml)
Prednisolone 5mg
tab.
Prednisolone 20mg
tab.

6. Drugs for Meniere's Disease

Cinn25tab

Cinnarizine 15mg tab E

Beta16tab

Betahistine 16mg tab E

7. Anti-migraine drugs
7.1 For treatment of acute attack
Erca101tab
7.2 Prophylaxis

Ergotamine Tartrate
1mg + Caffeine
100mg tab.

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Propranolol 40mg
tab.

Clonatab

Clonazepam 0.5mg
tablet (CD)

Clobatab

Clobazam 5mg tablet E

Diaz5inj

Diazepam 5mg/ml inj.

V
(2ml) CD

Pheno30tab

Phenobarbital 30mg
E
tab.( CD)

Pheno200inj

Phenobarbital
200mg/ml inj. (CD)

Lamo50tab

Lamotrigine 50mg tab E

Carb200tab

Carbamazepine
200mg tab.

Leve500tab

Levetiracetam 500mg
E
tablet

Prop40tab

8. Antiepileptics

Valp200tab
Phen100tab
Phen50inj

Sodium Valproate
200mg tab.
Phenytoin 100mg
tab.
Phenytoin 50mg/ml
inj (2ml)

Drugs liable to abuse;

use to be restricted &
controlled.

Drugs liable to abuse;

use to be restricted
and controlled.

X
supply to DH in
limited qty
where ever there is
medical specialist &
psychaitrist

X
where ever there is
medical specialist &
psychaitrist

9. Neurological Drugs
Pir400cap

Piracetam 400mg
cap

Leca275tab

Levodopa 250mg +
E
Carbidopa 25mg tab.

Trih2tab

Trihexyphenidyl 2mg
E
tab.

10. Anti-parkinson drugs

Limited qty to DH

11. Muscle Relaxants and Cholinesterase inhibitors

11.1 Centerally acting
Bac10tab

Baclofen 10mg tab

11.2 Peripherally Acting

11.2.1 Non Depolarising Muscle Relaxant
Atra10inj
Vecu4inj

Atracurium Besylate
E
10mg/ml (2.5ml)
Vecuronium 4mg/ml
V
inj (2ml)

DH where there are

OT facilities
DH where there are
OT facilities

DH where there are

OT facilities

DH where there are

OT facilities

11.2.2 Depolarising Muscle Relaxant

Suxa50inj

Suxamethonium
50mg/ml inj. (2ml)

11.3 Cholinesterase inhibitors

Neos0.5inj

Neostigmine 0.5mg/ml Vinj (1ml)

12. Psychotherapeutic Drugs

12.1 Drugs used in psychotic disorders
Chlo100tab
Chlo25inj
Halo5inj

Chlorpromazine
100mg tab
Chlorpromazine
25mg/ml inj (1ml)
Haloperidol 5mg/ml
inj

to be supplied to
BHU-I also

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Flup25inj

Fluphenazine
Decanuate 25mg/ml E
Inj.

Risp2tab

Risperidone 2mg tab. E

Que100tab

Quetiapine 100mg
tablet

Olan10tab

Olanzapine 10mg tab E

DH can indent using

Form III, if required.

12.2 Drugs used in mood disorders

Amit25tab

Amitriptylline 25mg tabE

Fluo20tab

Fluoxetine 20mg tab E

Diaz5tab

Diazepam 5mg tab

BHU to use for

detoxfication only

Diaz5inj

Diazepam 5mg/ml inj (2ml)

V CD

Drugs liable to abuse,

use to be restricted
and controlled.

Lora1tab

Lorazepam 1mg tab. E

limited qty to DH

12.3 Anxiolytics
E

14. Anti- infective Drugs

14.1 Anthelmintics
Albe400tab

Albendazole 400mg
E
tab.

Nicl500tab

Niclosamide 500mg
tab.

Amox250cap

Amoxycillin 250mg
scored tab/cap.

Ampi500inj

Ampicillin 500mg inj. E

Cloxacillin 250mg inj. E

To be used in tape
worm infestation
cases.

14.2 Antibacterials
14.2.1 Penicillins

Benz2.4inj
PenV250tab
Proc3inj
Bezy3000inj
Clox250cap
Clox250inj

Benzathine
Benzylpenicillin 24
lakh unit inj.
Penicillin V 250mg
tab.
Procaine
Benzylpenicillin 3g
inj.
Benzylpenicillin 3g
(50lakh unit) inj.
Cloxacillin 250mg
cap.

Use to be restricted
to reduce emerging
drug-resistance

14.2.2 Other antibacterials

Chlo250cap
Chlo1000inj
Cotr480tab

Cotr480inj
Doxy100cap
Eryt250tab
Ceph250tab

Chloramphenicol
250mg cap.
Chloramphenicol 1g
inj.
Sulphamethoxazole
400mg+Trimethoprim
80mg tab.
Sulphamethoxazole +
trimethoprim
480mg/5ml inj
Doxycycline 100mg
tab/cap.
Erythromycin 250mg
tab.
Cephalexin 250mg
tab/cap

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Ceph500inj

Cephazolin 500 mg
inj.

Ceft1000inj

Ceftriaxone 1g inj.

Ceft250inj

Ceftriaxone 250mg
inj

Cefo1000inj

Cefotaxime 1g inj.

Cipr500tab
Cipr2inj
Norf400tab
Gent40inj

Vanc500inj

Nitr100tab

Ciprofloxacin 500mg
tab.
Ciprofloxacin 2mg/ml
inj. (100ml)
Norfloxacin 400mg
tab .
Gentamicin 40mg/ml
inj. (2ml)
Vancomycin 500mg
Inj

Nitrofurantoin 100mg
E
tab.
Amikacin sulphate
E
250mg inj

X
Only for VAP/ proven
MRSA in ICU, Med &
Paed wards

Ison300tab

Isoniazid 300mg tab. E

Ison100tab

Isoniazid 100mg tab. E

Stre1inj

Streptomycin 1G inj. E

4FDC (Rifampicin
150mg + Isoniazid
75mg + Pyrazinamide V
400mg + Ethambutol
275mg) tab

Ami250inj

DH where there is
specialized services
For syndromic
management of STIs
only

X
Use to be supported
by c/s report

14.2.3 Antileprosy Drugs

Rifa150tab
Rifa300tab
Clof50cap
Clof100cap
Daps50tab

Rifampicin 150mg
tab.
Rifampicin 300mg
cap/tab
Clofazimine 50mg
cap.
Clofazimine 100mg
cap.
Dapsone 50mg tab.

14.2.4 Antituberculosis Drugs

Etha400tab
Pyra500tab
3fdctab

Fdtb225tab

fdtb1000tab

fdc340tab

fdc90tab

Ethambutol 400mg
tab.
Pyrazinamide 500mg
tab.
2FDC (Rifampicin
150mg + Isoniazid
75mg tab
3FDC (Rifampicin
150mg + Isoniazid
75mg+Ethambutol
275) tab

3FDC Paed. (
rifampicin
60mg+Isoniazid
V
30+Pyrazinamide
150)
2FDC Paed.
(isoniazid 30mg +
V
rifampicin 60mg) tab

to be supplied to
leprosy centres only.

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Kana500inj
Oflo400tab
Ethi250ta
Rifa150tab
Rifa300tab
Cycl250tab

Kanamycin 500mg
inj.

Use to be restricted
to reduce emerging
drug-resistance.
For MDR TB cases
only.

in malaria endemic
areas

in malaria endemic
areas

in malaria endemic
areas

Acyclovir 400mg tab E

Ofloxacin 400mg
tab/cap
Ethionamide 250mg
tab.
Rifampicin 150mg
tab.
Rifampicin 300mg
tab.
Cycloserine 250mg
tab.

14.3 Antifungal Drugs

Gris125tab
Clot100pes
Nyst5ltab
Keto200tab

Griseofulvin 250mg
tab.
Clotrimazole 100mg
pessary
Nystatin 500,000 unit
tab
Ketoconazole 200mg
tab

14.4 Antiprotozoal drugs

14.4.1 Antiamoebic & antigiardiasis drugs
Metr2400tab
Metr5inj

Metronidazole 400mg
E
tab.
Metronidazole
E
5mg/ml inj. (100ml)

14.4.2 Antileishmaniasis drugs

Sost100inj

Sodium
Stibogluconate
100mg/ml inj.

14.4.3 Antimalarial drugs

14.4.3 (a) For curative treatment
Chlo150tab
Prim7.5tab
Quin200tab
Quin300inj
Arte80inj

ArLu140tab

Chloroquine 150mg
tab.
Primaquine 7.5mg
tab.
Quinine 200mg tab.

Quinine 300mg/ml inj

V
(2ml)
Artemether 80mgml
V
inj (1ml)
Arthemether
20mg+Lumefanthrine E
120mg (Coartem )

in malaria endemic
areas
in malaria endemic
areas

14.4.3 (b) For prophylaxis

Chlo150tab

Chloroquine 150mg
tab.

14.5 Antiviral drugs

14.5.1 Antiherpes
Acyc400tab

14.5.2 Drugs for Hepatitis B infection

Lami100tab

Lamivudine 100mg
tablet

14.5.3 Antiretroviral drugs

14.5.3.1 Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
Lami150tab
Teno300tab

Lamivudine 150mg
tab
Tenofovir 300mg
tablet

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Stav30tab
Zido300tab
Nevi200tab
Lami50syp
Nevi50syp
Zido50syp

Stavudine 30mg tab V

Zidovudine 300mg
tab
Nevirapine 200mg
tab
Lamivudine
50mg/5ml syrup
Nevirapine 50mg/5ml
syrup
Zidovudine 50mg/5ml
syrup

14.5.3.2 Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Efav600tab

Efavirenz 600mg tab V

14.5.3.3 Potease Inhibitors

Lori500tab

Lopinavir with
ritonavir 200/50mg
tab

15. Antineoplastic & Immunosuppressive drugs

15.1 Immunosuppresants
Cycl25cap
Cycl50cap
Cycl100cap
Myco250cap
Myco500cap

Tacr1tab

Cyclosporin 25mg
cap (Neoral )
Cyclosporin 50mg
cap (Neoral )
Cyclosporin 100mg
cap (Neoral )
Mycophenolate
mofetil 250mg cap
Mycophenolate
mofetil 500mg cap

Tacrolimus 1mg tab

(Pengraf )

Doxo10inj

Doxorubicin 10mg inj. E

Fluo500inj

Fluorouracil 500mg
inj

For renal transplants

cases only. Procured
by brand name since
referred patients are
started on this
particular brand of

For renal transplants

cases only. Procured
by brand name since
referred patients are
started on this
particular brand of
Tacrolimus

15.2 Cytotoxic drugs

Vinc1inj
Cycl50tab
Cycl250inj

Vincristine 1mg inj.

(1ml)
Cyclophosphamide
50mg tab.
Cyclophosphamide
200mg inj.

16. Drugs affecting the blood

16.1 Antianaemia drugs
Irde50inj

FeFo60.40tab

Iron Dextran (50mg

elemental iron/ml) IM, E
IV inj.
Ferrous Sulphate
60mg + Folic acid
E
0.40mg tab.

X
X

Foli5tab

Folic Acid 5mg tab.

VB12inj

Vitamin B12
(hydroxycobalamin)
1mg/ml inj

16.2 Drugs affecting coagulation

Hepa5000inj

Heparin 5000 IU/ml

inj (5ml)

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Acen1tab

Acenocoumarol (
Nicoumalone)1mg
tab

Phyt10inj

Phytomenadione (vit.
V
K) 10mg/ml inj (1ml)

Prot10inj

Protamine Sulphate
10mg/ml inj (5ml)

Warf5tab

Warfarin 5mg tab.

Warf1tab

Warfarin 1mg tab

Tra250tab
Tra50inj

Tranexamic acid
250mg tab
Tranexamic acid
50mg/ml injection

To be used where
ever there is Neuro
surgeon/Gynae

17. Blood Products & Plasma Substitutes

Humalbu inj

Human Albumin 20%, 100ml

V

Gelo500inf

Gelofusine (500ml) E

Amlo5tab

Amlodipine 5mg tab E

Vera40tab

Verapamil 40mg tab E

Prop40tab

Propranolol 40mg tab E

Aten50tab

Atenolol 50mg tab

18. Cardiovascular Drugs

18.1 Antianginal drugs
Isos5tab
Isos10tab
Nitr5inj
Ephe30inj

Meto25tab

Isosorbide dinitrate
5mg sublingual tab
Isosorbide dinitrate
10mg tab
Nitroglycerin 5mg/ml
inj (5ml)
Ephedrine 30mg/ml
(1ml) inj

Metoprolol 25mg tab E

X
X

DH where there is
functional OT
X

X
to be prescribed by
the specialists only
for post MI. To be
supplied to ICU
settings.

18.2 Antiarrhythmic drugs

Lign2Linj
Amio200tab
Proc100inj

Lignocaine 2% inj
(Xylocard) without
V
presrvative
Amiodarone 200 mg
E
tab.
Procainamide
V
100mg/ml inj

Vera40tab

Verapamil 40mg tab E

Vera2.5inj

Verapamil 2.5mg/ml
V
(2ml)

Digo250tab

Digoxin 250mcg tab V

Propranolol 40mg tab E

Digo50sol
Digo0.5inj
Isop2inj
Adre1inj
Prop40tab

Digoxin 50 mcg/ml
oral soln.
Digoxin 0.5mg/ml inj
(2ml)
Isoprenaline 2mg/ml
inj. (1ml)
Adrenaline 1mg/ml
inj. (1:1000)

18.3 Antihypertensive drugs

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Hydr25tab

Hydrochlorothiazide
V
25mg tab

Frus40tab

Frusemide 40mg

Hydr20inj

Hydralazine 20mg inj V

Nife20tab

Nifedipine 20mg SR
E
tab

Amlo5tab

Amlodipine 5mg tab E

Aten50tab

Atenolol 50mg tab

Enal5tab

Enalapril 5mg tab

Losa25tab

Losartan 25mg tab.

Frus10inj
Spir25tab
Meth250tab
Hydr25tab

Frusemide Inj.
10mg/ml (2ml)
Spironolactone 25mg
tab
Methyldopa 250mg
tab
Hydralazine 25mg
tab

18.4 Drugs used in heart failure

Enal5tab

Enalapril 5mg tab

Digo250tab

Digoxin 250mcg tab V

Digo50sol
Digo0.5inj
Spir25tab
Hyth25tab
Dopa200inj

Carv3.125tab

Digoxin 50 mcg/ml
oral soln.
Digoxin 250mcg/ml
inj (2ml)
Spironolactone 25mg
tab
Hydrochlorothiazide
25mg tab
Dopamine
200mg/5ml inj. (5ml)

Carvedilol 3.125mg
tab

to be used for NYHA

class III and IV HF
patients and to be
prescribed by
Medical specialists
only

18.5 Antiplatelet drugs

Aspi75tab
Clop75tab

Aspirin 75mg enetric

E
coated tab
Clopidogrel 75mg
E
tablet

18.6 Lipid regulating drugs

Ator20tab

Atorvastatin 10mg
tab

Feno200mg

Fenofibrate 200mg
tablet

to be used for
secondary prevention
only.

18.7 Peripheral vasodilator

Pent400tab

Pentoxifyllin 400mg
tab

19. Drugs acting on the respiratory tract

19.1 Antiasthmatic drugs
Deri300tab

Theophylline 69mg +
Etophylline 231mg E
(retard tab).

Deri220inj
Salb4tab

Theophylline 25.3mg +VEtophylline 84.7 (Deriphyllin) X

inj (2ml)

Salbutamol 4mg tab E

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Salb5sol

Salbsol

Salbutamol
Respiratory Solution V
5mg/ml
Salbutamol metered
dose Inhalar
E
(100mcg/MDI)
200MDI

Becloinhalar

Beclometasone
dipropionate
E
(50mcg/MDI) 200MDI

Adre1inj

Adrenaline 1mg/ml inj

V
(1:1000)

19.2 Antitussives & decongestants

19.2.1` Antitussives
Code15tab

Codeine phosphate 15mg

E tab. (CD)

19.2.2 Decongestants
Cobeinh

Compound benzoin inhalation

N

Ephe30tab

Ephedrine 30mg tab E

20. Gastrointestinal Drugs

20.1 Drugs for Dyspepsia and Ulcer
20.1.1Antacids

Anta650tab

Aluminium hydroxide
250mg +Magnesium
E
Hydroxide 400mg tab
(Antacid)

Sodi0.3sol

Sodium Citrate
solution (oral) 0.3
molar

Rani150tab

Ranitidine 150mg tab E

Rani25inj

Ranitidine 25mg/ml (2ml)

E

flavoured and
chewable

20.1.2 H2 receptor antagonists

X

20.1.3 Proton Pump Inhibitors

Omep20cap

Omeprazole 20mg capE

20.2 Antiemetics
Meto10tab
Meto5inj
Onda2inj
Onda4tab
Prom10tab

Prom25inj

Metoclopramide
10mg tab
Metoclopramide
5mg/ml inj (2ml)
Ondansetron 2mg/ml
injection
Ondansetron 4mg
tablet
Promethazine
hydrochloride 10mg
tab
Promethazine
hydrochloride
25mg/ml inj (2ml)

for cytotoxic induced

emesis

20.3 Antihaemorrhoidal drugs

Anhaeoin

Antihaemorrhoidal
oint. With applicator
(with steroid)

20.4 Antispasmodic drugs

Dicy10tab
Dicy10inj

Dicyclomine 10mg
E
tab.
Dicyclomine 10mg/ml
E
Inj. (2ml)

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Atro0.6inj

Atropine sulphate
1mg/ml inj (1ml)

Oral Rehydration Salt

V
for 1L (WHO formula)

Mannitol 20% inj (350ml)

V

Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg
V tab

Frus40tab

Frusemide 40mg tab E

Frus10inj

Frusemide 10mg/ml injE(2ml)

20.5 Laxatives
Glycsup
Mag450pow
Magn50inj
Senn7.5tab
Lact200sol

Glycerin suppository
(adult)
Magnesium sulphate
powder 400 g
Magnesium sulphate
50% Inj.
Senna 15mg
sennosides tab
Lactulose Solution
(200ml)

20.6 Drugs used in diarrhoea

20.6.1 Oral Rehydration
Orspow

20.6.2 Anti- Motility drugs

Code15tab

Codeine phosphate
15mg tab. (CD)

restricted use

21. Diuretics
21.1 Osmotic diuretic
Mann20inj

21.2 Thiazide diuretic

Hydr25tab

21.3 Loop diuretic

21.4 Potassium sparing diuretic

Spir100tab

Spironolactone 25mg tab

E

22. Genito-urinary Drugs

22.1 Drugs for Uinary incontinence
Oxy2.5tab

Oxybutynin 2.5mg
tab

22.2 Drugs for Benign Prostatic Hypertropy (BPH)

Finas5tab

Finasteride 5mg tabletE

Tam0.4tab

Tamsulosin 0.4mg
tab

23. Hormones, other endocrine drugs & contraceptives

23.1 Adrenal hormones & synthetic substitutes
Hydr25inj

Hydr100inj
Pred5tab
Pred20tab

Tria40inj

Defl1mgtab
Defl6mgtab

intra-articular use;
wherever there is
Orthopaedist

DH where there is
fuanctional OT

Hydrocortisone
E
acetate 25mg/ml inj.
Hydrocortisone
Sodium Succinate
100mg/ml inj.
Prednisolone 5mg
tab
Prednisolone 20mg
tab
Triamcinolone
Acetonide Inj.
40mg/ml (1ml)
Deflazacort 1mg
tablet
Deflazacort 6mg
tablet

Wherever there is a
Dermatologist &
Orthopaedic
Surgeon.

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Dexa4inj

Dexamethasone
4mg/ml inj (ml)

Clomiphene 50mg tab.E

Condom (Male & Female)

E

Ethi50tab

Ethinyloestradiol 50 mcg
E tab.

Conj0.625tab

Conjugated oestrogen N
0.625mg tab

Medroxyprogesteron
E
e acetate 10mg tab.

23.2 Ovulation Inducers

Clom50tab

DH where there is an
Gynaecologist

22.3 Contraceptives
23.3.1 Hormonal contraceptives
Leet.3/30tab

Levp750tab
Medr150inj

Levonorgestrel 0.3mg
+ ethinyloestradiol
E
0.03mg tab
Levonorgestrel
E
750mcg tab
Medroxyprogesteron
e acetate 150mg/ml E
inj (1ml)

23.3.2 Intrauterine devices

CoppT

Copper containing device

E

23.3.3 Barrier methods

Cond
23.4 Oestrogens

23.5 Progesterones
Medr10tab

DH where there is an
Gynaecologist

23.6 Insulins & other antidiabetic agents

Insu40inj
InZn40inj
InMix30/70
Glib5tab
Metf500tab

Human insulin 40
I.U/ml (soluble)
Human Insulin
Isophane 40 I.U/ml
Human Mixtard
(neutral + isophane)
30: 70
Glibenclamide 5mg
tab.
Metformin 500mg
tab.

Glip5tab

Glipizide 5mg tablet

Piog15tab

Pioglitazone 15mg tabE

Use is restricted; to
be prescribed only by
a Medical Specialist.

23.7 Thyroid hormones & antithyroid drugs

22.7.1 Thyroid hormones
Thyr100tab

Thyroxine 100 mcg tab.E

23.7.2 Antithyroid drugs

Carb5tab

Carbimazole 5mg tab. E

Prop40tab

Propranolol 40mg tab E

Luiosol

Lugol's iodine
(extemp)

24. Drugs used in obstetrics

24.1 Oxytocics
Meth125tab
Meth200inj

Methylergometrine
E
125 mcg tab
Methylergometrine
V
200 mcg/ml inj (1ml)

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Oxyt5inj
Miso100tab

Oxytocin 5 unit/ml inj

V
(1ml)
Misoprostol 100mcg
E
tab

X
DH where there
is Gynae

24.2 Anti-oxytocics
Rito10tab

Ritodrine HCl 10mg tab.

E

Rito10inj

Ritodrine HCl 10mg/mlV(5ml)

To be prescribed by a
Gynaecologist.

25. Ophthalmological Preparations

25.1 Anti-infective agents
Chlo0.6Edro

Chloramphenicol
0.4% eye drops

Chlo1Eoin

Chloramphenicol 1%
E
250mg eye applicaps

Tetracycline 1% eye
E
ointment

Cipr0.3Edro
Flucoeye
Tetr1eoin
Tobraeye

NeomEoin

Acyc3oin
Predeye

Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
eye/ear drops
Fluconazole 0.3%
eye drops

Tobramycin 0.3% eye

V
drops
Neomycin +
Polymixin +
E
Bacitracin eye
ointment 5g
Acyclovir 3% oint.
E
(5g)
Prednisolone acetate
V
1% eye drops

to be used for
neonatal
conjunctivitis

25.2 Anti-inflammatory agents

Hydr1Eoin

Hydrocortisone 1% eyeNointment (5g)

25.3 Antiglaucoma drugs

25.3.1 Sympathomimetics
Brim.2Edro

Brimonidine 0.2% eye drops

E

Timolol maleate 0.5% eye

E drops

25.3.2 Beta blockers

Tim0.5Edro

25.3.3 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Acet250tab

Acetazolamide 250mg Etab

25.4 Mydriatics & Cycloplegics

Atro1Eoin

Atropine 1% eye ointment

E

Homa2Edro

Homatropine 2% eye drops

N

Trop1Edro

Tropicamide 1% eye drops

N

Cycloeye

Cyclopentolate 0.5%
E
eye drops

MethEdro

Methylcellulose 0.3% eye

E drops

Hydr2inj

Hydroxylpropyl
Methylcellulose 2%
Inj.

Hyal1500inj

Hyaluronidase 1500 Unit

E amp.

X
supplied to wherever
there is an
ophthalmologist

25.5 Miscellaneous

26. Dermatological Drugs

26.1 Antifungal drugs (topical)

intra-ocular use

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Whitoin
Clot1oin

Whitfields oint.
(extemp)
Clotrimazole 1%
oint., 15g

Lignocaine 2% gel

Methylsalicylate
ointment (extemp)

26.2 Anti-Bacterial drugs (topical)

Nitr0.2cre
GV1paint
Sisucre

Nitrofurazone 0.2%
E
cream
GV 1% paint
E
(extemp)
Silver sulphadiazine
E
1% cream 25g

26.3 Antiviral drugs

Acyc400tab

Acyclovir 400mg tab. E

26.4 Anti-inflammatory & antipruritic drugs

Calaoin
Calalot
Zincoin
Hydr1cre
Tria40inj

Tria0.1cre

Clob0.05cre

Beta0.0125cre

Calamine ointment
(extemp)
Calamine lotion
(extemp)
Zinc oxide ointment
(extemp)
Hydrocortisone 1%
cream
Triamcinolone
acetonide Inj.
40mg/ml (1ml)
Triamcinolone
acetonide 0.1%
cream
Clobetasol
propionate cream
0.05% w/w
Betamethasone
valerate 0.1 % skin
cream

Supplied to wherever
there is a
Dermatologist or
Orthopaedist

26.5 Keratoplastic & keratolytic agents

Sali40oin
Podopaint

Cosaloin

Salicylic acid 40%

N
ointment (extemp)
Compound
podophylline paint
E
15% (extemp)
Coal tar and salicylic
acid ointment
N
(extemp)

26.6 Scabicides & pediculocides

Gamm100sol

Gamma Benzene
Hexachloride 1%
(100ml)

26.7 Topical local anaesthetics

Lign2gel
26.8 Rubefacients
Methoint

26.9 Drugs for vitiligo

Meth0.75oin

Methoxsalen 0.75% w/w

N ointment/cream

Kyjelly

KY jelly

Glyc450syr

Glycerin 450ml

26.10 Miscellaneous
X*

27. Disinfectants & Antiseptics

Spir

Spirit

* For EmOC use only.

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Chcesol

Pope0.1sol

Hydr6sol
Sulphoin
Povi5sol
Tinciod
Chlo0.1sol
Glut2sol

Chlorhexidine 7.5% +
cetrimide 15% conc.
soln.
Potassium
permanganate 0.1%
solution (extemp)
Hydrogen peroxide
6% (20 volume)
plastic bottle 450ml
Sulphur oint.
(extemp)
Povidone Iodine
Solution 5%
w/v,500ml
Tincture iodine
(extemp)
Chlorine 0.1%
solution (extemp)
Glutaraldehyde 2%
solution (5000ml)

28. Vaccines & Immunological products

28.2 Sera & immunoglobulins
Mggainj
HN Immo

HRIG

TIG

Ansvinj

Mixed gasgangrene
V
antitoxin inj.
Human Noraml
Immunoglobulin
V
16.5% Inj.
Human Rabies
Immunoglobulin
V
(RIG)
Tetanus
Immunoglobulin (TIG) V
500iu Inj.
Anti snake venom
serum(viper,cobra,kra V
it) powder for inj.

procure limited stock,

have to maintain all
times
procure limited stock,
have to maintain all
times
procure limited stock,
have to maintain all
times
3 vials each to be
supplied in snake
prevalent areas
(BHUs).

28.3 Vaccines
28.3.1 For universal immunization
Bcginj

BCG inj.

Tetoinj

Td inj.

Poliosol
Mrinj
DHHinj

Poliomyelitis oral
solution
Measles Rubella
vaccine
DTP-HepB- Hib
vaccine

DTPVac

DTP Vaccines

HPVINJ

HPV Vaccines

28.2.2 For specific groups of individuals

Anravac

Anti Rabies Vaccine InjVwith disposable syringe (IM &XSC)

HepBinj

Hepatitis B vaccine

Vitc250tab

Vitamin C 250mg tab. E

Vitc100inj

Vitamin C 100mg/ml
N
inj (5ml)

for high risk patients

only.

29. Vitamins & Minerals

29.1 Vitamins
Vibctab
Vibcinj

Vitamin B complex
tab.
Vitamin B complex
(250mg/10ml) inj

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Reti2lcap
Pyri25tab
Thia100inj
VB12inj

Retinol (Vitamin A)
200,000 unit cap.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin
B6) 25mg tab.
Thiamine (Vit B1)
100mg/ml inj. (1ml)
Vitamin B12
(Mecabalamin)
1mg/ml inj

X
X

Thia75tab

Thiamine 75mg tab

Multinj

Multivitamin IV inj.
(10ml)

29.2 Minerals
Calc300tab

Calcium lactate 300mgNtab.

Calc10inj

Calcium gluconate 10%E inj. (10 ml)

Zinc20tab

Zinc Sulphate 20mg tabE

30. Solution for Water, Electrolytes & Acid-Base Disturbances

30.1 Oral
Potasol

Potassium chloride solution

E (extemp)

Orspow

Oral Rehydration Salt

V
for 1L (WHO formula)

30.2 Parenteral
Solainj
Dext5inj
Dext10inj
Dext25inj
Deso5/.9inj

Deso5/.45inj
Pota15inj
Sodi7.5inj
Sodi0.9inj
Wate5inj

Compound solution
of sodium lactate inj.
Dextrose 5% inj.
(500ml)
Dextrose 10% inj.
(500ml)
Dextrose 25% inj.
(25ml)
Dextrose 5% sodium
chloride 0.9% inj
(500ml)
Dextrose 5% sodium
chloride 0.45% inj
(500ml)
Potassium chloride
15% inj. (10ml)
Sodium bicarbonate
7.5 % inj. (25ml)
Sodium chloride
0.9% inj (540ml)
Water for injection
(5ml) Plastic

Herminj

Hermin inj (200ml)

Multi5Inj

Multi electrolyte- E (PDE- Lyte) 500ml

32. Diagnostic Agents

32.1 Ophthalmic drugs
Fluo4str

Fluorescin 4% strips N

32.2 Radiocontrast media

Iohe302inj

Iohexol 300mg/ml
E
(Omnipaque -140) inj.

Micrsus

Microbar Oral
Suspension

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Some10:60sol

Chartab

Sodium
amidotriazoate+
meglumin
E
amidotriazoate 10:60
solution (150ml)

Charcoal tab

To be prescribed by a
Radiologist as an
antiflatulent during
abdominal
radiography.

Salicylic acid powder N

preservative

Chlorobutanol
N
powder (preservative)

preservative

35. Chemicals for Extemporaneous Preparation

Benzpow
Gevicry
Cala450pow
Zinc450pow
Wspa1oin
Salipow
Podo25pow
Coal450sol
Iodecry
Meth450sol
Pope450pow
Sulph450pow
Pota450pow
Chlopow
Chlomix
Sodi0.3sol
Sodi450pow
Pota450pow
Benzalch
Chlorpow

Benzoic acid powder N

Gentian violet
crystals
Calamine powder
450G
Zinc oxide powder
450G
White soft paraffin
1kg

Podophyllum resin
25g
Coal tar solution
450ml+A89
Iodine Crytsal
powder, 25gm
Methylsalicylate 450
ml
Potassium
permanganate
crystals, 450g
Sulphur sublime
powder 450g
Potassium iodide
crystals 450g
Chlorine Powder,
500gm
Chloroform spirit
Sodium Citrate
powder (0.3 molar)
Sodium bicarbonate
powder 450g
Potassium chloride
powder 450g
Benzyl alcohol
(preservative)