Acyclovir

Zovirax?

400 mg

Anti-virals

Eczema herpeticum 200 mg orally 5 times daily for

tab

B

Malaise(11.5% )

Albendazole

Vermixide?

200 mg

Anthelmintics

Adult & childn >2 yr 400 mg as a single dose.

tab

C

Nausea, Vomiting, dizziness, headache

Allopurinol

Zyloprin?

100 mg

Anti-gout

Gout

tab

C

Maculopapular eruption

Amitriptyline HCl

Tripta

10 mg

Anti-depressants

outpatients: 75 mg ORALLY (divided into 1 to 3 dos

tab (flim-coated)

C

Dizziness, Headache, Somnolence

Amlodipine besilate

Ambess?

5 mg

Anti-hypertensives (CCBs)

Initial, 5 mg orally once daily; maintenance 5-10

tab

C

Peripheral edema(10.8% )

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Amoxicillin

250 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Adult 250-500 mg tid. Childn ?10 yr 125-250 mg tid

cap

B

Diarrhea

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Amoxicillin

500 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Adult 250-500 mg tid. Childn ?10 yr 125-250 mg tid

cap

B

Diarrhea

-Amoxicillin trihydrate -Potassium clavulanate

Augmentin?

875/125 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Acute otitis media 1 capsule orally every 12 hours

cap

B

Diarrhea

Artesunate

Artesunate?

50 mg

Anti-malarials

Malaria 2 mg/kg/day

tab

Fetal risk cannot be

Diarrhea

Aspirin

Aspent?

300 mg

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Prophylaxis of MI 75-325 mg/day.

tab

C,D in 3rd trimester

GI disturbances

Aspirin

Baby-Aspirin?

81 mg

Anti-platelets

Prophylaxis of MI 75-325 mg/day.

tab

C,D in 3rd trimester

GI disturbances

Atenolol

Prenolol?

50 mg

Anti-hypertensives (BBs)

Initially 50 mg daily. Max: 100 mg once daily.

tab

D

Bradyarrhythmia

Atorvastatin

Lipitor?

40 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Ped patients 10-17 yr Initially 10 mg/day. Max: 2

tab

X

Diarrhea

Acetazolamide

Diamox?

250 mg

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Open-angle glaucoma 250-1000 mg daily, given in di

cap

C

Sulfonamide adverse reaction

Azithromycin

Zithromax?

250 mg

Anti-biotics (Macrolides)

Oral Adult 500 mg daily for 3 days

tab

B

Diarrhea

Betahistine mesilate

Merislon?

6 mg

Histamine analogs

Adult 6-12 mg tid.

tab

D

Nausea, vomiting, rash.

Calcium carbonate

Chalk cap?

1 g

Supplements

Hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal

tab

C

Constipation

Captopril

Captopril

25 mg

Anti-hypertensives (ACEIs)

HTN, Heart failure 25 mg ORALLY 2 to 3 times a day

tab

D

Rash, pruritus

Cephalexin

Keflex? 500

500 mg

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Adult 1-2 cap qid. Childn 25-50 mg/kg body wt qid.

cap

B

GI disturbances

Cetirizine HCl

Zyrtec?

10 mg

Anti-histamines

Adult & childn >6 yr 10 mg as a single dose.

tab

B

Headache

Chloroquine phosphate

Chloroquine

250 mg

Anti-malarials

Adult 600 mg followed by 300 mg 6-8 hr later on da

tab

C

Heart failure

Chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM)

CPM

4 mg

Anti-histamines

>12 yrs 4 mg ORALLY every 4-6 hours; MAX dose: 24

tab

B

Constipation

-Chlorpheniramine -Phenylephine

Sulidine-CP

4/10 mg

Anti-histamines

-

-

-

-

Ciprofloxacin

Ciprobay?

500 mg

Anti-biotics (Quinolones)

Acute cystitis: 500 mg orally once daily for 3 day

tab

C

GI disturbances

Clindamycin

Dacin*F? 300

300 mg

Anti-biotics

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible stra

cap

B

Diarrhea occasionally w/ acute colitis (discontinu

Clopidogrel bisulfate

Plavix?

75 mg

Anti-platelets

Adult & elderly 75 mg once daily.

tab

B

Bleeding

Colchicine

Colchicine

0.6 mg

Anti-gout

Gout 1.2 mg ORALLY at the first sign of a flare fo

tab

D

Nausea

-Codeine phosphate -Glycerylguaiacolate

Ropect?

10/100 mg

Expectorant, Mucolytic agent

Adult 1-2 tab tid.

tab

C

GI disturbances; difficulty in micturition

Conjugated estrogens

Premarin?

0.625 mg

Estrogens derivatives

Osteoporosis 0.625 mg/day.

tab

X

Edema

-Sulfamethoxazole -Trimethoprim

Bactrim?

400:80

Anti-biotics (Sulfonamides)

UTI; Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; Ac

tab

D

hepatic and blood disorders

Cyproheptadine HCl

Cyproheptadine

4 mg

Anti-histamines

Appetite stimulation(including anorexia nervosa) 2

tab

B

drowsiness

Dapsone

Dopsan?

100 mg

Anti-biotics

Leprosy 50-100 mg/day for 3-10 years

tab

C

Hemolysis

Dextrometrophan

Icolid?

15 mg

Expectorant, Mucolytic agent

Cough suppressant

tab

C

Drowsiness

Diazepam

Valium?

2 mg

Benzodiazepines

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

tab

D

Hypotension

Diclofenac Na

Voltaren?

25 mg

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Pain, acute, Mild to Moderate 18 or 35 mg ORALLY 3

tab

C,D in 3rd trimester

Constipation

Dicloxacillin

Dicloxacillin

250 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Impetigo (Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species

cap

B

Diarrhea

Dicyclomine

Buscopan?

10 mg

Anti-cholinergics

Irritable bowel syndrome

cap

B

Nausea

Digoxin

Lanoxin?

0.25 mg

Cardiac glycoside

Atrial fibrillation Loading dose

tab

C

Cardiac dysrhythmia

Dimenhydrinate

Dramamine?

50 mg

Anti-histamines

Motion sickness; Treatment and Prophylaxis

tab

B

Nausea

Domperidone

Motilium?

10 mg

Anti-emetics

Nausea and vomiting

tab

B

Xerostomia

Doxazocin

Cadura?

2 mg

Anti-hypertensives

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

tab

C

Edema

Doxycycline hyclate

Doxy

100 mg

Anti-biotics (Tetracyclines)

Susceptible infections

cap

D

Rash

Enalapril maleate

Enaril

20 mg

Anti-hypertensives (ACEIs)

Hypertension

tab

D

Cough

Enalapril maleate

Enaril

5 mg

Anti-hypertensives (ACEIs)

Hypertension

tab

D

Cough

-Ergotamine tartrate -Caffeine

Carfergot?

1/100 mg

Anti-migraine

Migraine,Vascular headache

tab

X

Nausea & vomiting

-Ethinylestradiol -Levonorgestrel

R-den?

30/150 mcg

Oral Contraceptives

Contraception

tab

X

Menstrual irregularities; headache

Fenofibrate

Lexemin?

200 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia

Cap

C

GI disturbances

Ferrous fumarate

I-RON-F?

200 mg

Supplements

Iron-deficiency anaemia

tab

A

GI disturbance including constipation

-Ferrous -Folic -Iodine

Triferdine?

60.81 mg 0.4 mg 0.15 mg

Supplements

Vitamins & Minerals supplement

tab

-

GI disturbance including constipation

Fluconazole

Fluconazole

200 mg

Anti-fungals

Oropharyngeal candidiasis Adult & elderly

cap

C,D

Mild to moderate nausea

Flunarizine

Sibelium?

5 mg

Peripheral Vasodilators

Migraine

cap

Fetal risk cannot be

Drowsiness

Fluoxetine HCl

Prozac?

20 mg

Anti-depressants

Bulimia nervosa

cap

C

Insomnia

Folic acid

Folic?

5 mg

Supplements

Prophylaxis of megaloblastic anaemia in pregnancy

tab

A

Bad taste in mouth

Furosemide

Lasix?

40 mg

Anti-hypertensives (Diuretics)

Hypertension

tab

C

Hyperuricemia

Gabapentin

Neurontin?

300 mg

Anti-convulsants

Partial seizure

tab

C

Peripheral edema

Gemfibrozil

Lopid?

600 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Hyperlipidaemias

tab

C

Abdominal pain

Glipizide

Daonil?

5 mg

Diabetic agents (Sulfonylureas)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

tab

C

Hypoglycemia

Haloperidol

Hadol?

2 mg

Anti-psychotics

Schizophrenia

tab

C

Akathisia

Hydralazine HCl

Apresoline?

25 mg

Anti-hypertensives

Congestive heart failure

tab

C

Angina

Hydrochlorothiazide

HCTZ

25 mg

Anti-hypertensives (Diuretics)

Hypertension

tab

B, D (if used in pre

Electrolyte disturbances

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Hydroquin?

200 mg

Anti-malarials

Acute malaria

tab

C

Retinopathy

Hydroxyzine

Atarax?

10 mg

Anti-histamines

Pruritus

tab

C

Xerostomia

Hyoscine-n-butylbromide

Buscopan?

10 mg

Anti-muscarinics

GIT & GUT spasm, biliary & urinary tract dyskinesi

tab

C

Dry mouth

Ibuprofen

Nurofen?

400 mg

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

tab

C, D (in 3rd trimest

Dizziness

Iodine

Iodine

0.15 mg

Supplements

Adults(Pregnancy)

tab

-

Isosorbide dinitrate

Isordil?

5 mg

Anti-hypertensives (Nitrates)

Acute angina

tab

C

Hypotension

Isosorbide dinitrate

Isordil?

10 mg

Anti-hypertensives (Nitrates)

Heart failure

tab

C

Hypotension

Itraconazole

Sporal?

100 mg

Anti-fungals

Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris 100 mg daily for 15 d

cap

C

Edema

KCl (500 mg)

KCl tablets

6.7 Meq

Supplements

Hypokalaemia, Prophylaxis of hypokalaemia and mild

tab

C

Nausea

Ketoconazole

Nizoral?

200 mg

Anti-fungals

Fungal infections

cap

C

Adrenal insufficiency

Levonorgestrel

Madonna?

750 mcg

Oral Contraceptives

1 tab w/in 24-72 hr of intercourse & 1 additional

tab

X

Nausea & bleeding.

Levothyroxine sodium (L-thyroxine sodium)

Eltroxin?

100 mcg

Thyroid hormones

Hypothyroidism

tab

A

Anginal pain

Lorazepam

Ativan?

1 mg

Benzodiazepines

Premedication in surgery

tab

D

Sedation

Losartan K

Losartan

50 mg

Anti-hypertensives (ARBs)

Hypertension

tab

D

Backache,

Lynestrenol

Lynestrenol

0.5 mg

Oral Contraceptives

Contraception

tab

D

GI disturbances

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

DMPA?

10 mg

Progesterones derivatives

Secondary physiologic amenorrhea 5 to 10 mg ORA

tab

X

Abdominal pain

Mefloquine HCl

Mequin?

250 mg

Anti-malarials

Malaria, Mild to moderate, Plasmodium falciparum o

tab

C

Abdominal pain

Metformin HCl

Glucophage?

500 mg

Diabetic agents (Biguanides)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

tab

B

Anorexia

Methimazole

Tapazole?

5 mg

Anti-thyroids

Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy, Grave's disease,

tab

D

Allergic skin reactions

Methotrexate

MTX

2.5 mg

Immunosuppressants

Choriocarcinoma 15-30 mg daily for 5 days, repeat

tab

X

Ulceration of the mouth

Methyldopa

Isomet?

250 mg

Anti-hypertensives

Hypertension

tab

B

Asthenia

Metoprolol tartrate

Betaloc?

100 mg

Anti-hypertensives (BBs)

Angina 100 mg orally once daily

tab

C, D (in 2nd & 3rd t

Dizziness

Metronidazole

Metronidazole? 400

400 mg

Anti-biotics

Amoebiasis 800 mg tid for 5 days

tab

B

Abdominal discomfort

Montelukast

Singulair?

10 mg

Leukotriene inhibitors

Asthma; Treatment and Prophylaxis 10 mg orally in

tab

B

Headache

Naproxen

Naproxen?

250 mg

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Dysmenorrhoea, Acute musculoskeletal disorders Ini

tab

C, D (in 3rd trimest

Peripheral oedema

Norethisterone

Primolut-N?

5 mg

Estrogens derivatives

Menorrhagia 10-15 mg/day in a cyclical regimen.

tab

X

Nausea

Norfloxacin

Lexinor?

400 mg

Anti-biotics (Quinolones)

Prostatitis 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 28 da

tab

C

Nausea

Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin

200 mg

Anti-biotics (Quinolones)

Urinary tract infectious disease, Complicated 200

tab

C

Pruritus

Omeprazole

Losec?

20 mg

Gastric acid secretion inhibitors

Duodenal ulcer disease, Active 20 mg orally once d

cap (enteric-caoted)

Fetal risk cannot be

Rash

Oseltamivir

Tamiflu?

75 mg

Anti-virals

Prophylaxis & treatment of influenza in adult & ch

cap

C

Nausea & vomiting

Paracetamol

Tylenol?

325 mg

Analgesics

Pain, Fever 1 tab q 6 hr

tab

C

Pruritus

Paracetamol

Tylenol?

500 mg

Analgesics

Pain, Fever 1 tab q 6 hr

tab

C

Pruritus

Penicillin V

-

250 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Upper respiratory infection

tab

B

Black hairy tongue

Phenobarbital

Phenobarb

60 mg

Anti-convulsants

Epilepsy 50 mg to 100 mg ORALLY 2 or 3 times daily

tab

D

Somnolence

Phenytoin

Dilantin?

50 mg

Anti-convulsants

Seizure

tab

D

Morbilliform eruption

Phenytoin Na

Dilantin?

100 mg

Anti-convulsants

Seizure

cap

D

Morbilliform eruption

Pioglitazone

Actos?

30 mg

Diabetic agents (Thiazolidinediones)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus initial, 15 or 30 mg ORAL

tab

C

Edema

Prednisolone

Prednisolone

5 mg

Corticosteroids

Allergic condition 5 to 60 mg/day ORALLY

tab

C

Body fluid retention

Primaquine phosphate

Primaquine

15 mg

Anti-malarials

Malaria, Prevention of relapse; Adjunct 52.6 mg OR

tab

D

Abdominal pain

Procaterol

Meptin?

50 mcg

Beta2 agonist

Acute bronchospasm 50 mcg once or bid.

tab

Fetal risk cannot be

Fine tremor of skeletal muscle

Propranolol HCl

Inderal?

10 mg

Anti-hypertensives (BBs)

Phaeochromocytoma 60 mg/day in divided doses given

tab

C

Diarrhea

Propylthiouracil

PTU?

50 mg

Anti-thyroids

Hyperthyroidism

tab

D

Rash

Ranitidine HCl

Xanidine?

150 mg

Gastric acid secretion inhibitors

Duodenal ulcer 150 mg ORALLY twice daily OR 300 mg

tab (flim-coated)

B

Abdominal pain

Roxithromycin

Rulid?

150 mg

Anti-biotics (Macrolides)

Infectious disease of genitourinary system 50 mg t

tab

B

Nausea

Simethicone

Air-X?

80 mg

Anti-flatulents

Excessive upper gastrointestinal gas 40 to 360 mg

tab

Fetal risk is minima

Diarrhea (Mild)

Simvastatin

Zocor?

20 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Hypertriglyceridemia Initial, 10 or 20 mg orally o

tab

X

Abdominal pain

Sodium bicarbonate

Sodamint?

300 mg

Supplements

Indigestion 1 to 4 tablets ORALLY every 4 hours; M

tab

C

Metabolic alkalosis

Sodium chloride(NaCl)

Sodium choride

600 mg

Supplements

Hyponatremia Dose should be guided by serum sodium

tab

C

Congestive heart failure

Sodium valproate

Depakine? Chrono

200mg

Anti-convulsants

Absence seizure, Simple and complex, Status epilep

tab

D

Nausea

Spironolactone

Aldactone?

25 mg

Anti-hypertensives (K spairing)

Hypertension Initial, 50 to 100 mg/day orally in s

tab

C

Gynecomastia

Sulfasalazine

Salazopyrin?

500 mg

Immunosuppressants

Rheumatoid arthritis

tab

B

Pruritus

Theophylline

Theodur?

200 mg

Bronchodilator

Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

cap

C

Nausea

Tramadol HCl

Tramol?

50 mg

Analgesics

Dental pain 50, 70, or 100 mg orally as a single d

cap

C

Flushing

Tranexamic acid

Tranexine

10 mg

Hemostatics

Short-term management of haemorrhage

cap

B

Abdominal pain

Trihexyphenidyl HCl

Artane?

2 mg

Anti-cholinergics

Parkinson's disease

tab

Fetal risk cannot be

Nausea

Verapamil

Isoptin? SR

240 mg

Anti-hypertensives (CCBs)

Atrial fibrillation and flutter initial, 240 to 32

tab

C

Edema

Vitamin B complex (B1+B2+B5+B6)

B complex

(5+2+20+2)mg

Supplements

1-3 tab daily

tab

-

-

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6

50 mg

Supplements

Polyneuropathy, Peripheral; Treatment : 50 to 300

tab

Fetal risk is minima

Decreased folic acid

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

100 mg

Supplements

Ascorbic acid deficiency mild to moderate deficien

tab

C

Diarrhea

Vitamin D2 (20,000) Ergocalciferol

Calciferol?

0.2 mg

Supplements

Hypoparathyroidism 50,000 to 200,000 international

Cap

C

Constipation

Warfarin

Orfarin?

3 mg

Anti-coagulants

Initial, 2 to 5 mg orally/IV once a day; adjust do

tab

Fetal risk has been

Alopecia

Warfarin

Orfarin?

5 mg

Anti-coagulants

Initial, 2 to 5 mg orally/IV once a day; adjust do

tab

Fetal risk has been

Alopecia

Bromhexine HCl

Bisolvon

8 mg

Expectorant

1 tab tid orally

tab

A

Rarely

Meloxicam

Mobic?

7.5 mg

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Osteoarthritis Initial, 5 mg orally once daily; ma

tab

Fetal risk cannot be

Edema

ยาอมแก้เจ็บคอ

Throatsil?

-

Supplements

As needed

tab

-

-

Serratiopeptidase

Danzen

10 mg

Anti-Inflammatory Enzymes

1 tab tid orally

tab

-

-

Tolperisone HCl

Mydocalm?

50 mg

Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

150-300 mg in 3 divided doses. MAX 450mg/day

tab

-

Dry mouth

Cefdinir

Omnicef?

100 mg

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Bronchitis

tab

B

Abdominal pain

Misoprostol

Cytotec?

200 mcg

Antiulcer, Protectant

Duodenal ulcer disease 800 mcg/day

tab

X

Abdominal pain

MgO

Magoral

84.5 mg

Supplements

Antacid

cap

D

Laxative adverse reaction

Nifedipine

Adalat?

10 mg

Anti-hypertensives (CCBs)

Hypertension initial 30 mg ORALLY once daily

cap

C

Hypotension

Celecoxib

Cerebrex

200 mg

NSAIDs (COX-ll)

OralOsteoarthritis

tab

C,D

Sinusitis

Dioctahedral Smectite

-

-

Anti-diarrheals

OralDiarrhoea: 9 g/day

powder

-

Rarely

Etoricoxib

Arcoxia

60/90 mg

NSAIDs (COX-ll)

Oral Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis

tab

X

Constipation.

Lactobacillus+bifidobacterium

-

1000+ 1000millionx20'

Probiotic

Oral Dietary supplement: 1 cap daily

cap

N/A

N/A

Levocetirizine

-

5 mgx10

Anti-histamines

Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis: 2.5-5 mg once da

tab

B

Somnolence

Manidipine

-

10 mg

Anti-hypertensives (CCBs)

Oral Hypertension: 10-20 mg once daily.

tab

X

Dizziness; flushing; headache; hypotension; peri

Pitavastatin

Livalo

 2 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Oral Hyperlipidaemias, Mixed dyslipidaemia: 1-4 m

tab

X

Liver enzyme abnormalities

Pravastatin

-

40 mg

Dyslipidaemic Agents

Oral Hyperlipidaemias, Cardiovascular risk reduct

tab

X

Nausea

Glucosamine SO4

-

500

Supplements

Oral Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis: 500 mg

cap

N/A

Heart burn

Vitamin B 1-6-12

3B

100mg+5mg+50mcg

Supplements

Neural disturbance & anemic conditions:1 tab bid-t

tab

A

-

Acetylcysteine inj.

NAC?, Fluimucil

300 mg

Antidote

Paracetamol poisoning Adult: Initially, 150 mg/kg

inj

B

Bronchospasm

Acyclovir inj.

Zovirax?

250 mg

Anti-virals

Prophylaxis of herpes simplex in immunocompromised

inj

B

Increased serum bilirubin and liver enzymes

Adenosine inj.

Adenocor?

6 mg/2ml

Anti-arrhythmics

Myocardial imaging: 140 mcg/kg/minute by infusion

inj

C

Facial flushing, palpitations

Adrenaline inj.

Adrenaline 1 : 1000

1 mg/ml

Vasopressors

Advanced cardiac life support: Initially, 1 mg (10

inj

C

GI disturbance

Amiodarone inj.

Cordarone?

150 mg/3ml

Anti-arrhythmics

Pulseless ventricular fibrillation or ventricular

inj

D

Blue-grey discolouration of skin

Amoxicillin trihydrate + Potassium clavulanate inj

augmentin inj.

1000mg/200 mg

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Prophylaxis of surgical infections: Based on amoxi

inj

B

Diarrhoeas

Amphotericin B inj.

Amphotericin B

50 mg/vial

Anti-fungals

Aspergillosis, disseminated: Using conventional am

inj

B

Local irritation

Ampicillin inj.

Ampicillin

1 g

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Infections due to susceptible strains of microorga

inj

B

Diarrhea

Artesunate inj.

Artesunate inj.

60 mg

Anti-malarials

Falciparum malaria: 2.4 mg/kg via IM or IV admin.

inj

N/A

Transient and reversible reticulocytopaenia

Atropine sulfate inj.

Atropine

0.6 mg/ml

Anti-muscarinics

Parenteral Premedication in balanced anaesthesia

inj

C

Dry mouth, dysphagia

Bupivacaine HCl Spinal

Marcain

0.5%

Anesthetics

Parenteral Acute pain

inj

C

Bradycardia, hypotension

Bupivacaine HCl Spinal+dextrose monohydrate

Regivell

0.5%+8%

Anesthetics

Adult: Urological & lower limb surgery 1.5-3 mL l

inj

C

Hypotension, bradycardia

Bupivacaine inj.(Local)

-

0.50%

Anesthetics

Parenteral Acute pain: Lumbar block in labour pai

inj

C

Bradycardia, hypotension

Calcium gluconate inj.

-

100 mg/ml

Supplements

Intravenous Antidote in severe hypermagnesaemia

inj

C

GI irritation; soft-tissue calcification

Cefazolin inj.

-

1 g

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Parenteral Susceptible infections: Mild: 0.25-0.5

inj

B

Diarrhoea, oral candidiasis

Cefotaxime inj.

Claforan?

1 g

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Parenteral Prophylaxis of surgical infections: 1

inj

B

Rash, pruritus, fever, anorexia

Ceftazidime inj.

Fortum?

1 g

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Parenteral Prophylaxis of surgical infection in p

inj

B

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting

Ceftriaxone inj.

Ceftri

250 mg

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Intramuscular Uncomplicated gonorrhoea: 250 mg as

inj

B

GI upsets; hematological changes

Ceftriaxone inj.

Ceftri

1 gm

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Intramuscular Uncomplicated gonorrhoea: 250 mg as

inj

B

GI upsets; hematological changes

Chlorpheniramine maleate inj.

CPM

10 mg/ml

Anti-histamines

Parenteral Adjunct in the emergency treatment of

inj

B

CNS depression, sedation, drowsiness, lassitude, d

Ciprofloxacin inj

-

400mg

Anti-biotics (Fluoroquinolones)

Intravenous Lower respiratory tract infections, S

inj

C

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain

Cisatracurium

Nimbex

2 mg/ml

Neuromuscular blockers

Intravenous Facilitate endotracheal intubation, F

inj

B

Bradycardia, hypotension

Clindamycin

-

300 mg/2ml

Anti-biotics

Parenteral Severe anaerobic infections

inj

B

Nausea, vomiting

Cloxacillin

-

1 gm

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Parenteral Staphylococcal infections resistant to

inj

B

Hypotension, confusion, fever, lethargy

Dexamethasone

-

4mg/ml

Corticosteroids

Intravenous Prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting as

inj

C

Growth retardation, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer

Diazepam

-

10 mg/2ml

Benzodiazepines

Intravenous Premedication before anaesthesia, Sed

inj

D

Sedation, drowsiness, ataxia

Diclofenac sodium

-

75mg/3ml

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Intramuscular Renal colic: As diclofenac Na: 75 m

inj

B

Oedema, CHF, HTN, tachycardia, and syncope.

Digoxin

-

0.25 mg/ml

Cardiac Glycoside

Intravenous Emergency treatment in heart failure

inj

C

Extra beats, anorexia, nausea and vomiting. confus

Dimenhydrinate

-

50 mg/ml

Anti-histamines

Parenteral Treatment and prophylaxis of motion si

inj

B

Sedation, dry mouth, thickened respiratory tract s

Dopamine hydrochloride

-

25 mg/ml

Vasopressors

Intravenous Acute heart failure

inj

C

Ectopic heartbeats, angina

Enoxaparin inj

Clexane

60 mg/0.6 ml

Anti-coagulants

Parenteral Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarcti

inj

B

Haemorrhage

Ephedrine hydrochloride

-

30 mg/ml

Anesthetics

Parenteral Reversal of spinal or epidural anaesth

inj

C

Tachycardia, anxiety, nausea

Etonogrestrel

-

68 mg

Estrogens derivatives

Subdermal Contraception

Rod implant

X

Menstrual irregularities; nausea, vomiting

Fentanyl citrate

-

100mcg/2ml

Analgesics

Intramuscular Premedication before anaesthesia: 5

inj

C,D

nausea, vomiting; bradycardia

Fondaparinux Na

Arixtra

2.5mg/0.5ml

Anti-coagulants

Subcutaneous Superficial vein thrombosis

inj

B

Anaemia, fever, nausea

Furosemide

-

20 mg / 2 ml

Anti-hypertensives (Diuretics)

Intravenous Acute pulmonary oedema: 40 mg via slo

inj

C

Hyponatraemia

Gentamicin sulfate

-

80mg/2ml

Anti-biotics (Aminoglycosides)

Parenteral Severe infections

inj

D

Ototoxicity, electrolyte disturbances

Glucose

-

50%

Supplements

Intravenous Severe hypoglycaemia

inj

_

Hyperosmotic glucose IV solutions

Haloperidol

-

5 mg/ml

Anti-psychotics

Intramuscular Nausea and vomiting:

inj

C

Tardive dyskinesia; extrapyramidal reactions.

Heparin sodium

-

-

Anti-coagulants

Intravenous Prophylaxis of re-occlusion of the co

inj

C

Hypersensitivity reactions

Hydralazine

-

20 mg

Anti-hypertensives

Intravenous Hypertensive crisis

inj

C

Tachycardia; palpitations

Hydrocortisone Na succinate

-

100 mg/vial

Corticosteroids

Injection Soft tissue inflammation

inj

C,D

Sodium and fluid retention.

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Proluton depot?

250 mg/ml

Progesterones derivatives

Intramuscular Recurrent miscarriage

Depod ampule

B

GI disturbances, increased appetite, wt gain or lo

Hyoscine-n-butylbromide

-

20 mg/ml

Anti-muscarinics

Parenteral Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Genitour

inj

C

Xerostomia, visual disturbances

Insulin Mixed regular + NPH 70:30

-

1000 iu/10 ml

Diabetic agents (Insulin)

To be individualised. SC Onset ? hr after inj & du

inj

B

Rare incidence of allergy & lipoatrophy.

Insulin Mixed regular + NPH 70:30 Penfill

-

300 iu/3 ml

Diabetic agents (Insulin)

To be individualised. SC Onset ? hr after inj & du

inj

B

Rare incidence of allergy & lipoatrophy.

Insulin NPH

-

1000 iu/10 ml

Diabetic agents (Insulin)

Intramuscular Diabetic ketoacidosis

inj

B

Hypoglycaemia, insulin resistance

Insulin NPH

-

300 iu/3 ml

Diabetic agents (Insulin)

Intramuscular Diabetic ketoacidosis

inj

B

Hypoglycaemia, insulin resistance

Insulin Regular

-

1000 iu/10 ml

Diabetic agents (Insulin)

Intramuscular Diabetic ketoacidosis

inj

B

Hypoglycaemia, insulin resistance

Ketamine hydrochloride

-

50 mg/ml

Anesthetics

Intramuscular Induction of anaesthesia

inj

B

Emergence reactions (e.g. vivid dreams

Levofloxacin

-

750 mg

Anti-biotics (Fluoroquinolones)

Intravenous Complicated urinary tract infections

inj

C

GI effects (e.g. nausea

Lidocaine hydrochloride

-

1%

Local Anesthetic

Intramuscular Emergency treatment of ventricular

inj

B

Arrhythmia, bradycardia

Lidocaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine

-

1%

Anesthetics

Injection Local or regional anaesthesia, nerve bl

inj

C

Arrhythmia, bradycardia

Lidocaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine

-

2%

Anesthetics

Injection Local or regional anaesthesia, nerve bl

inj

C

Arrhythmia, bradycardia

Lidocaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine

-

2%

Anesthetics

Injection Local or regional anaesthesia, nerve bl

inj

C

Arrhythmia, bradycardia

Lidocaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine

-

3%

Anesthetics

Injection Local or regional anaesthesia, nerve bl

inj

C

Arrhythmia, bradycardia

Magnesium sulfate

-

10%

Supplements

Intravenous Reduction of cerebral oedema

inj

B

GI irritation, watery diarrhoea

Magnesium sulfate

-

50%

Supplements

Intravenous Reduction of cerebral oedema

inj

B

GI irritation, watery diarrhoea

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Depo-M

50mg/ml

Progesterones derivatives

Contraception

inj

X

Skin rash, urticaria, hair changes, GI upset

Meroprenem

-

1g

Anti-biotics (Carbapenems)

Intravenous Intra-abdominal infections: 1 g 8 hrl

inj

B

GI effects (e.g. diarrhoea, nausea

Methylergometrine maleate

-

200 mcg/ml

Uterine stimulants

Intramuscular Treatment and prophylaxis of postpa

inj

C

Headache, dizziness, nausea

Metoclopramide

-

10 mg/2ml

Anti-emetics

Intravenous Intubation of the small intestine, Pr

inj

B

Extrapyramidal symptoms

Metronidazole

-

0.5% w/v

Anti-biotics

Intravenous Prophylaxis of postoperative anaerobi

inj

B

GI disturbances (e.g. nausea, anorexia

Midazolam hydrochloride

-

5 mg/ml

Benzodiazepines

Intramuscular Premedication in surgery

inj

D

Physical and psychological dependence with withdra

Morphine sulfate

-

10 mg/ml

Analgesics

Intraspinal Moderate to severe pain

inj

C,D

Nausea, vomiting, constipation

Naloxone hydrochloride

-

0.40 mg/ml

Antidote

Intravenous Reversal of central depression from o

inj

C

Occur secondarily to reversal (withdrawal) of narc

Neostigmine methylsulfate

-

2.5 mg/ml

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Intravenous Reversal of neuromuscular blockade

inj

C

Nausea and vomiting

Nicardipine

-

20mg/2 ml

Anti-hypertensives (CCBs)

Intravenous Short-term treatment of hypertension

inj

C

Pedal oedema, tachycardia

Omeprazole

Losec

40mg/5ml

Gastric acid secretion inhibitors

Intravenous Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

inj

C

Increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated

Ondansetron

-

4 mg/2 ml

Anti-emetics

Intravenous

inj

B

Headache, hiccups

Oxytocin

-

10 iu/ml

Uterine stimulants

Intravenous

inj

X

Foetus

Paracetamol

Tylenol?

300mg/ml

Analgesics

Intravenous

inj

C

Thrombocytopenia

Penicillin G benzathine

-

1.2 mu

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Intramuscular Syphilis

inj

B

Hypersensitivity

Penicillin G sodium

-

5 mu

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

AntibacterialIM 400,000 u qid

inj

B

Rash

Pethidine hydrochloride

-

50 mg/ml

Analgesics

IntravenousAdjunct to anaesthesia

inj

B,D

Hypotension; fatigue

Phenytoin sodium

-

50 mg/5ml

Anti-convulsants

Intravenous Tonic-clonic status epilepticus:

inj

D

Hypersensitivity, lack of appetite

Piperacillin+sulbactam

-

4g+500 mg

Anti-biotics

Intramuscular

inj

B

Pain

Potassium chloride

-

20 meq/10ml

Supplements

Intravenous Severe acute hypokalaemia

inj

C

GI ulceration (sometimes with

Propofol

-

1%

Anesthetics

Intravenous Sedation.

inj

B

Involuntary muscle movements

Protamine sulfate

-

-

Antidote

Intravenous

inj

C

Hypotension, bradycardia

Rabies immunoglobulin

-

1000iu/5ml

Vaccine

Injection

Vaccine

C

Soreness at inj site, fever

Rabies vaccine

-

-

Vaccine

Injection

Vaccine

C

Soreness at inj site, fever

Ranitidine hydrochloride

-

50 mg/3 ml

Gastric acid secretion inhibitors

Intravenous

inj

B

Headache

Sodium bicarbonate

-

7.50%

Supplements

Intravenous Severe metabolic acidosis

inj

C

Metabolic alkalosis; mood changes

Sodium chloride 5ml

-

0.9%

Supplements

Intravenous

inj

C

Hypernatraemia

Sodium valproate

-

400 mg

Anti-convulsants

Initially 15 mg/kg

inj

D

Liver dysfunction

Streptokinase

Streptase?

150000000.00%

Thrombolytics

Intravenous Acute myocardial infarction

inj

C

Fever, chills, back pain

Sulprostrone

-

10 iu/ml

Prostaglandin E2 derivatives

Intravenous Cervical dilatation in the 1st trimes

inj

X

Bronchoconstriction

Suxamethonium chloride (Succinylcholine chloride)

-

500 mg

Anesthetics

Intramuscular

inj

B

Prolonged resp

Terbutaline sulfate

-

0.5 mg/ml

Beta2 agonist

Intravenous Uncomplicated premature labou

inj

C

Tachycardia, nervousness

Tetanus antitoxin, horse

-

1500 iu/ml

Vaccine

Tetanus antitoxin

inj

C

Inj-site reactions: Pain

Tetanus toxoid

-

-

Vaccine

Intramuscular Passive immunisation against tetanu

inj

C

Inj-site reactions: Pain, soreness and tenderness

Thiopental

-

1 gm

Anesthetics

IntravenousInduction of anaesthesia

inj

C

Coughing

Tramadol hydrochloride

-

50 mg/ml

Analgesics

Parenteral

inj

C

Resp depression

Tranexamic acid

Transamin

-

Hemostatics

Intravenous Short-term management of haemorrhage:

inj

B

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, disturbances in colou

Triamcinolone acetonide

-

10 mg/ml

Topical steroid

Intra-articular Inflammatory joint diseases:

inj

C

HPA axis supression, intracranial hypertension

Vitamin K1 (Phytomenadione)

-

1 mg/0.5ml

Supplements

Intravenous Over-anticoagulation:

inj

C

Anaphylaxis, dyspnoea

Vitamin K1 (Phytomenadione)

-

10 mg/ml

Supplements

Intravenous Over-anticoagulation

inj

C

Anaphylaxis, dyspnoea

Nitroglycerine inj.

-

50mg/50ml

Anti-hypertensives (Nitrates)

Intravenous Heart failure

inj

C

Facial flushing, dizziness

Paracoxib

Dynastat

-

NSAIDs (COX-ll)

Parenteral Postoperative pain

inj

C

Nausea, pharyngitis, alveolar osteitis (dry socket

Activated Charcoal

Greater Ca-R-Bon

5g

Antidote

Acute poisoning:

powder

A

Black feces

Aluminium +Magnesium Hydroxide Gel

Alum gel

200 mg:200 mg per 5 mL

Gastric acid secretion inhibitors

Usual dose

suspension

A

Constipation,stomach cramps

Albendazole

Alben

200 mg/5 mL

Anthelmintics

Adult & childn

suspension

C

Head ache(10%) Increased liver enzymes

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Sia-Mox

125 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Ear, nose, and throat infection

syrup

B

Rash,Diarrhea

Amoxicillin trihydrate + Potassium clavulanate

Augmentin ES

642.9 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Penicillins)

Susceptible infections Dosing: Adult

suspension

B

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting

Azithromyzin

Zithromax

200 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Macrolides)

Dosing: Neonatal:General dosing,

suspension

B

Loose stools , vomiting

Calcium polystyrene sulfonate

Kalimate

5 g

Antidote

Adult:Hyperkalemia

powder

C

Gastric irritation, gastrointestinal necrosis,Cons

Cefixime

Cefspan

100 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

General dosing; susceptible infection (mild-modera

suspension

B

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia

Cephalexin

Keflex

125 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Dosing: Adult

suspension

B

Diarrhea, Interstitial nephritis, Allergic reactio

Cetirizine hydrochloride

ZyrTEC?

5mg/5ml

Anti-histamines

Allergic rhinitis; Oral:

syrup

B

Dizziness , drowsiness

Chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM)

Allergin

2 mg/5 mL

Anti-histamines

Dosing: Pediatric

syrup

C

Somnolence

Co-trimoxazole

Bactoprim

Per 5 mL syr sulphamethoxazole 200 mg, trimethopri

Anti-biotic (Sulfonamides)

Dosing: Adult

syrup

D

skin rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Domperidone

Motilium

5 mg/mL

Anti-emetics

30 mg/day or 0.75 mg/kg/day in pediatric patients

suspension

B

Headache, migraine 

Erythromycin

Erimycin 

 200 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Macrolides)

Prophylaxis of streptococcal infections

Syrup

B

Abdominal pain and cramping

Ferrous sulfate

Kidiron

 60 mg/5 mL

Supplements

Iron-deficiency anaemia

syrup

-

dark stool , GI irritation, abdominal pain and cr

Glyceryl guaiacolate

Guaiacol

100 mg/5 mL

Expectorant, Mucolytic agent

Cough (expectorant): A

syrup

C

GI discomfort, nausea and vomiting; dizziness, dro

Hydroxyzine

Atarax

0.20%

Anti-histamines

Pruritus in acute and chronic urticaria and dermat

syrup

C

Dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, drowsiness, hallucinat

Ibuprofen

Nurofen

100 mg/5 mL

NSAIDs (COX-l)

Fever

suspension

D

peptic ulcer

Lactulose

Duphalac

10 g/15 mL

Laxatives

Constipation

syrup

B

Abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting.

Magnesium hydroxide (MOM)

Malugel-liquid

Per 5 mL Dried Al(OH)3 gel 200 mg, Mg(OH)2 200 mg

Laxatives

Osmotic laxative

syrup

D

GI irrit ation, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps

Metronidazole

Flagyl-S

200 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics

Amoebiasis

syrup

B

nausea, anorexia

Multivitamins

centrum

-

Supplements

Dietary supplement: 5-15 mL of liquid per day

inj

A

-

Nystatin

Tystatin

100000 u/mL

Anti-fungals

Intestinal candidiasis

suspension

C

GI disturbances,Rashes including urticaria.

Oral rehydration salts (ORS)

Minera R.O.

-

Supplements

Electrolyte Supplement : 1

powder

-

-

Paracetamol

Tylenol?

125mg/5ml

Analgesics

Pain or fever: Infants and children, less than 60

suspension

C

-

Paracetamol

Tylenol?

60mg/0.6 ml

Analgesics

Pain or fever: Infants and children, less than 60

suspension

C

Pruritus, Constipation , Nausea , Vomiting

Potassium chloride

KayLyte

500mg/5ml

Supplements

Treatment of hypokalemia:

syrup

C

GI ulceration

Salbutamol sulfate

Salmol Syrup

2 mg/5 mL

Beta2 agonist

Adult & childn

syrup

D

arrhythmias, chest discomfort

Simethicone

Air-X

40 mg/0.6 mL

Anti-flatulents

Childn >3-6 yr 0.6 mL. Infant to 3 yr 0.3 mL.

syrup

C

Loose stools

Acetylcysteine

Mucil

100 mg

Expectorant, Mucolytic agent

Mucolytic

powder

B

Bronchospasm, angioedema, rash, pruritus, hypotens

Carbocysteine

Expetan-Kids

100 mg/5 mL

Expectorant, Mucolytic agent

Mucolytic

syrup

-

Nausea, gastric discomfort

Cefdinir

Omnicef

125 mg/5 mL

Anti-biotics (Cephalosporins)

Susceptible infections

suspension

B

Diarrhoea, nausea

Dicycloverine+simethicone

Simcomine

5/50 mg

Anti-cholinergics

Irritable bowel syndrome

syrup

D

Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation

Hepatitis B vaccine

Heberbiovac-HB

20 mcg/mL

Vaccine

3 doses to be administered at 0, 1 & 6 mth.

vaccine

C

Slight local reactions at inj site

Filler juvederm

Juvederm Ultra XC/Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

Per 1 mL Hyaluronic acid 24 mg, lidocaine HCl 3 mg

Anti-rheumatic

Osteoarthritis of knee

inj

Safety for use in pr

Inflammatory & hypersensitivity reactions

Antazoline+tetrahydrozoline

Histaoph

Antazoline HCl 0.05%, tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.04%

Alpha adrenergic agonist

Ocular redness/allergies:

eye drop

C

Skin sensitization.

Aromatic Ammonia Apirit

Ammonia Spirit Aromatic BPC 1973 Srichand

450 mL

Respiratory Stimulant

Fainting.

solution

-

Headache, nasal mucosa irritation

Atropine

Atroren-P

1 % w/v

Anti-cholinergics

Eye refraction

eye drop

C

local irritation.

Benzyl benzoate

-

25%

Scabicide

Scabies

cream

-

Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes

Betametasone valerate

Besone

0.10%

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses:Apply 1 to 3

cream

C

Skin atrophy, alopecia, pruritus

Betamethasone dipropionate + Salicylic acid

Diprosalic

0.05%

Topical steroid

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses:Apply once da

cream

C

Skin atrophy, alopecia, pruritus

Brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P)

Alphagan

0.20%

Alpha adrenergic agonist

Elevated intraocular pressure

eye drop

B

Oral dryness, burning & stinging, headache, blurri

Brinzolamide (Asopt)

Azopt

1%

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma:

eye drop

C

Blurred vision

Budesonide

Aeronide

200 mcg/dose

Corticosteroids

Asthma

Inhaler

B

Mild throat irritation & hoarseness.

Carbomer+sorbitol+cetrimide ( Vidisic)

Vidisic

2 : 40 : 0.1 mg

Ophthalmic lubricants

dry eye.:1 drop 3-5 times daily.

eye drop

-

-

Calcipotriol

Daivobet

50 mcg/g

Anti-psoriatics

Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis

ointment

C

Pruritus, rash, burning & stinging sensation

Chloramphenicol

Vanafen Otologic

1%

Anti-biotics (Chloramphenicol)

Inflammatory conditions:2 drops tid-qid.

ear drop

C

irritation

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Hexene Skin Cleanser

4%

Anti-biotics

Surgical scrub:

solution

B/C

Allergic sensitization, erythema

Chlorhexidine gluconate

-

0.1-0.2w/v

Anti-biotics

Oral rinse:Children and Adults: 15 mL twice daily

solution

B/C

Allergic sensitization, erythema

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Endo-CHX

2%

Anti-biotics

Surgical scrub

solution

B/C

Allergic sensitization, erythema

Clobetasol propionate

Betasol

0.05%

Corticosteroids

plaque-type psoriasis

cream

C

Local atrophic skin changes; hypercorticism.

Clotrimazole

Canazol

1%

Anti-fungals

Dermatophytosis, cutaneous candidiasis:

cream

C

Erythema, stinging

Clotrimazole

Canazol

100 mg

Anti-fungals

Candidal vulvovaginitis:

Suppo (vaginal)

B

Local irritation.

Conjugated estrogen

Premarin Vaginal Cream

625 mcg/g

Estrogens derivatives

Vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopau

cream

-

-

Desoximethasone

Teracorte

0.25%

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses:

cream

C

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness

Dexamethasone+Framycetin+Gramicidin

Sofradex

0.5mg+5mg+0.05mg/ml

Corticosteroids

Otic infections/inflammation: Drops: 2 or 3 drops

eye drop

-

-

Ethyl alcohol

-

95%

Topical Skin Products

Antiseptic: Apply 1-3 times/day as needed

solution

-

Tissue damage

Ethyl alcohol 300 ml Clean Gel

-

70%

Topical Skin Products

Antiseptic: Apply 1-3 times/day as needed

solution

-

Tissue damage

Ethyl alcohol 1000 ml Clean Gel

-

70%

Topical Skin Products

Antiseptic: Apply 1-3 times/day as needed

solution

-

Tissue damage

Ethyl alcohol 450 ml

-

70%

Topical Skin Products

Antiseptic: Apply 1-3 times/day as needed

solution

-

Tissue damage

Ethyl alcohol 60 ml

-

70%

Topical Skin Products

Antiseptic: Apply 1-3 times/day as needed

solution

-

Tissue damage

Fluorometholone

Flarex

0.1%

Corticosteroids

Ocular inflammation:

eye drop

C

Hypersensitivity reaction

Fluticasone furoate

Arnuity

227.5 mcg/dose x120dose

Corticosteroids

Rhinitis:

spray

C

Headache

Fluticasone dipropionate

Hi-Tec

125 mcg

Corticosteroids

Rhinitis: Initial

Inhaler

C

Headache, Dizziness,Nausea/vomiting

Fucidic acid

Fucidin

2%

Anti-biotics

Superficial dermatologic infections:

cream

-

Skin irritation, Hypersensitivity reaction

Glycerol

Glycerin suppository

1g

Laxatives

Constipation: Rectal: One adult suppository once d

Suppo (rectal)

C

Cramping pain, rectal irritation, tenesmus

Hydrocortisone

Ala-Cort

2%

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses .

cream

C, D

osteoporosis., Increased appetite

Hydrogen peroxide 450 ml

Hydrogen Peroxide Sahakarn

6%

Anti-biotics

Antiseptic; minor dermal abrasion:

solution

-

Irritating burns on the skin and

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Opsil Tears

0.30%

Ophthalmic lubricants

Dry eyes: Instill 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) as

eye drop

-

Irritation, blurred vision or

Ipratropium bromide + Fenoterol hydrobromide (Ber

Berodual

Ipratropium Br 0.02 mg, fenoterol HBr 0.05 mg. Pe

Anti-cholinergics + Beta2 Agonist

Bronchospasm due to acute severe exacerbation of b

Inhaler

B

palpitations, headache. Dry mouth

Ipratropium bromide + Fenoterol hydrobromide (Ber

Berodual

Ipratropium Br 0.25 mg

Anti-cholinergics

Bronchospasm

solution

B

palpitationsheadache. Dry mouth

Lidocaine hydrochloride

Premjact

9.60%

Local Anesthetic

Local anesthetic: Topical: Apply to affected area

spray

B

-

Lidocaine hydrochloride

-

2%

Local Anesthetic

Local anesthetic

solution

B

-

Lidocaine hydrochloride

Cathejell

2g/100g

Local Anesthetic

Local anesthetic

eye gel

B

-

Methyl Salicylate

Counterpain

10.20%

Analgesics

Analgesic

cream

-

Irritation

Nystatin

Nystin

100,000 IU

Anti-fungals

Vulvovaginal candidiasis

Suppo (vaginal)

C

irritation

Olive oil

-

-

Oil

-

oil

-

obesity

Oxymetazoline

Oxymet nasal drops

0.03%

Ophthalmic decongestants

Nasal congestion

solution

C

Local stinging or burning

Phenylephrine

Neo-Synephrine

10%

Alpha adrenergic agonist

Ophthalmic Conjunctival decongestant

eye drop

C

corneal clouding/damage.

Podophyllum resin

Pondocon

25%

Keratolytic Agent

Condylomata acuminatum

-

X

Abdominal or stomach pain

Polymyxin B sulfate + Neomycin sulfate + Gramicidi

Poly-oph

5,000 IU: 2: 0.025 mg/ml

Anti-biotics

Conjunctival infections, blepharitis, keratitis, d

eye drop

C

Local sensitivity reactions

Povidone-iodine 15 ml

Betadine

10%

Anti-septics

Antiseptic: Topical: Apply to affected area as nee

solution

C

Local irritation

Povidone-iodine 450 ml

Betadine

10%

Anti-septics

Antiseptic: Topical: Apply to affected area as nee

solution

C 

Local irritation

Povidone-iodine scrub 450 ml

Betadine

7.50%

Anti-septics

Surgical scrub:.

solution

C 

Local irritation

Prednisolone

Inf-Oph

1%

Corticosteroids

Conjunctivitis

eye drop

C

Increased IOP

Proctosedryl

Proctosedryl

Hydrocortisone 5 mg, cinchocaine HCl 5 mg

Suppository (Rectal)

Hemorrhoids:

Suppo (rectal)

C

-

Salbutamol sulfate

Aerotamol 100

100 mcg/dose

Beta2 agonist

Bronchospasm

Inhaler

C

Mild tremor of skeletal muscle

Salbutamol sulfate

Ventolin nebules

2.5 mg

Beta2 agonist

Bronchospasm:

solution

C

Mild tremor

Salicylic acid + Lactic acid

Collomak

per 10 g Salicylic acid 2 g, lactic acid 0.5 g,

Keratolytic Agent

Callus and corns:

solution

C

Burning and irritation

Salmeterol +Fluticasone

Seretide

25mcg+250mcg

Beta2 agonist + Corticosteroid

COPD

Inhaler

C

Headache. muscle cramps

Salmeterol +Fluticasone

Seretide

50mcg+250mcg

Beta2 agonist + Corticosteroid

COPD:

accuhaler

C

Headache. , muscle cramps

Salmeterol +Fluticasone

Seretide

50mcg+500mcg

Beta2 agonist + Corticosteroid

COPD:

accuhaler

C

Headache.

Sevoflurane

Sevoflurane Baxter

250 mL

General Anesthetic

Adult Up to 5% v/v w/ O2 or O2 & N2O. Childn Up to

-

B

Headache. , muscle cramps

Silver sulfadiazine 25 g

Silverderm

1%

Anti-biotics

Antibiotic: Apply once or twice daily

cream

B

Burning, skin photosensitivity

Silver sulfadiazine 500 g

Silverderm

1%

Anti-biotics

Antibiotic: Apply once or twice daily

cream

B

Burning

Sodium phosphates enema 133 ml

Uni-ma

133 mL

Laxatives

Adult 133 mL delivered dose. Childn ? adult dose

Suppo (rectal)

C

Bloating, nausea, abdominal pain

Tetracaine hydrochloride

Tetracaine Hydrochloride

0.50%

Local Anesthetic

Short-term (nonsurgical procedures) anesthesia:

eye drop

C

erythema at the application site

Timolol

Timo-optal

0.50%

Anti-hypertensives (BBs)

Elevated intraocular pressure:Instill 1 drop (0.5%

eye drop

C

Burning and stinging sensation of the eyes

Triamcinolone acetonide

T.A. Osoth

0.02%

Corticosteroids

Dermatoses:Apply thin film to affected areas 2 to

Cream

C

Acneiform eruptions

Triamcinolone acetonide

T.A. Osoth

0.10%

Corticosteroids

Dermatoses:Apply thin film to affected areas 2 to

Cream

C

Acneiform eruptions

Triamcinolone acetonide

T.A. Osoth

0.10%

Corticosteroids

Dermatoses:Apply a thin film to affected area 2 to

Lotion

C

Acneiform eruptions

Tropicamide

Mydriacyl

1%

Mydriatic

Cycloplegia: Ophthalmic: Instill 1 to 2 drops Myd

eye drop

C

Increased intraocular pressure

Urea

UO cream

-

Emollients

Ichthyosis and hyperkeratotic skin disorders Adul

cream

-

irritant to sensitive skin

Zinc oxide

Nappy-Hippo

7.50%

Topical Skin Products

Protectant: Apply as required to affected areas se

cream

C

Irritation

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Hexide

1%

Anti-septics

Use as required.

cream

-

Irritation

Docuxate sodium

Docusate sodium

-

Ear products

Softening of ear wax

cream

C

Irritation

Lubricant gelly

Ocufreshs

10 mL

Ophthalmic lubricants

Relief of dry eyes & eye irritation:Instill 1-2 dr

eye drop

-

Mild stinging or temporary blurred vision

Oxytetracycline

Terramycin

0.50%

Anti-biotics

Superficial ophthalmic infections Adult: Apply a

ointment

D

Anorexia, nausea

Diphenhydramine+calamine

Allerdryl

1:8 g

Anti-histamines

Relief of skin allergy & irritation:Apply tid-qid.

Cream

B

-

betamethasone Dipropionate

Dipriostrone

0.05%

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses:Apply once da

Cream

C

Tingling, acneiform eruption, alopecia

Triamcinolone

Trinolone

0.1%

Corticosteroids

Oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions:

Cream

C

Acneiform eruptions

Chamazulene+chamomile+essential oil

Kamillosan-M Spray

370.5mg+3mg +100 mg

Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

spray

N/A

N/A

Naphon-A eye drop

-

-

Ophthalmic decongestants

eye drop

N/A

Stinging/redness in the eye

Tobradex eye drop

-

-

Anti-biotics + Corticosteroids (eyes)

Ophth susp 1 or 2 drops 4-6 hrly.

eye drop

C

Localized ocular toxicity & h

Tobradex eye ointment

-

-

Anti-biotics + Corticosteroids (eyes)

Ophth oint Apply about ? inch ribbon to the conjun

eye ointment

C

Localized ocular toxicityn

Vigamox eye drop

-

-

Anti-biotics

Instill 1 drop in the affected eye tid for 4 days.

eye drop

C

ransient ocular discomfort (burning/stinging)

Carboxymethylcellulose Na

Cellufresh MD

0.5%

Ophthalmic lubricants

relief of burning, irritation & discomfort due to

eye drop

N/A

Ocular irritation, allergic reactions.

Dextran70+hydroxymethylcellulose

Tear natural free

0.1%+0.3%

Ophthalmic lubricants

Treatment of dry eye symptoms: 1-2 drops as needed

eye drop

N/A

N/A

Na hyaluronate

Vislube

0.18%

Emollients

Ophthalmic Surgical aid in the anterior segment d

eye drop

N/A

Transient rise in intraocular pressure

Calcitonin

-

200 iu

Calcitonin

Intravenous Emergency treatment of hypercalcaemia

spray

C

GI disturbances

Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva)

Spiriva Handihaler inhalation

18 mcg

Anti-cholinergics

Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary

Inhaler

C

Dehydration

Bimatoprost (Lumigan)

Lumigan

0.03%

Anti-glaucoma

Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma

eye drop

C

conjunctival hyperemia.

Ketonazole

Dandril

2%

Anti-fungals

Wash hair or affected skin area & leave in contact

shampoo

C

Local irritation.

Selenium sulfide

Selfide

2.50%

Topical Skin Products

Dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis & tinea versicolor

shampoo

C

Oiliness or dryness of hair & scalp

Triamcinolone

Kanolone

40 mg/ml

Corticosteroids

Symptomatic control for hay fever

inj

C

Na & fluid retention

Botulinum toxin A

Botox

50,100 u

Neuromuscular blockers

Blepharospasm

inj

C

Eyelid ptosis

2.5% Benzoyle peroxide

Benzac AC

2.50%

Anti-acne

Mild to moderate acne vulgaris w/ dry skin: Apply

gel

C

Allergic contact dermatitis.

0.025% Tretionin

Retin-A

0.03%

Anti-acne

Acne: Adult

cream

C

Erythema, edema, blistering

Harrogate sulfur soap

Harrogate

-

Anti-psoriatics

Acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis

soap

-

-

Regro

Regrowth

Minoxidil 2 %

Topical Skin Products

Alopecia androgenetica:Apply 1 mL bid.

solution

X

Scaling, dry skin

Spectraban30

Spectraban30

-

Topical Skin Products

Sun-sensitive condition w/ SPF 30+:Apply to areas

cream

-

-

Spectraban50

SpectraBAN SPF 50+

-

Topical Skin Products

Sun-sensitive condition w/ SPF 50+:Apply to areas

cream

-

-

5%BP+Clindamycin (Duac)

Duac

Clindamycin 1%, benzoyl peroxide 5%

Anti-acne

Acne vulgaris:

gel

C

Erythema, peeling, dryness, burning sensation.

Isotretiniin0.05%+ erytromycin2% (Isotrexin)

Isotrexin

0.05%

Anti-acne

Acne: Adult: As 0.05% gel: Apply sparingly once or

gel

X

Increased serum triglycerides,Back pain

Isotretiniin0.05%in gel base (Isotrex)

Isotrex

0.05%

Anti-acne

Acne: Adult: As 0.05% gel: Apply sparingly once or

gel

X

Increased serum triglycerides,Back pain

Tacrolimus monohydrate (Protopic)

Protopic

0.03%

Calcineurin Inhibitors

Atopic dermatitis :

ointment

C

Peripheral edema

Minoxidyl

Reten

2%

Topical Skin Products

Alopecia androgenetica:Apply 1 mL bid.

spray

X

Scaling, dry skin

Finasteride

Firide

1,5 mg

5 Alpha reductase inhibitor

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

tab

X

Impotence

Neuronox

neuronox

Vit B1 100 mg, vit B6 20 mg, vit B12 100 mcg

Supplements

Neural disturbance & anemic conditions:1 tab bid-t

tab (flim-coated)

A

-

Tretinoin

Vesonoid

10mg

Anti-acne

Acute promyelocytic leukemia, FAB M3,

tab

D

skin irritation, stinging

Vitamins B complex

-

100 mg

Supplements

0.25 to 2 mL by intramuscular or slow intravenous

inj

N/A

nausea; stomach upset