WHO Essential Drug List PDF

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WHO Essential Drug List

Essential Drug List

Category Example Medicines
Analgesics & Antipyretics Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin
Antimicrobials Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole, Azithromycin
Antifungals Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Amphotericin B
Antiviral Drugs Acyclovir, Tenofovir, Ritonavir
Antimalarial Drugs Chloroquine, Artemether-Lumefantrine, Primaquine
Anti-TB Drugs Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
Anticancer Drugs Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Tamoxifen
Antidiabetic Drugs Metformin, Glimepiride, Insulin (Regular and NPH)
Cardiovascular Drugs Atenolol, Amlodipine, Losartan, Simvastatin
Gastrointestinal Drugs Pantoprazole, Ranitidine, Loperamide
Respiratory Medicines Salbutamol, Budesonide, Beclomethasone
Antiepileptic Drugs Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Valproic Acid
Vaccines BCG, Hepatitis B, Measles, DPT, Polio
Ophthalmic Drugs Timolol, Atropine, Ciprofloxacin eye drops
Dermatological Drugs Permethrin, Salicylic Acid, Betamethasone
Hormones Levothyroxine, Estrogen-Progesterone combinations
Electrolytes Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Potassium Chloride
Mental Health Medicines Diazepam, Haloperidol, Fluoxetine
Vitamins & Minerals Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, Iron
Anaesthetics Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, Ketamine
Medicines for Neonates Surfactants, Caffeine Citrate, Phenobarbitone

Note:

  1. The list is revised periodically to meet public health requirements.
  2. It emphasizes safety, efficacy, and affordability of drugs.
  3. For a detailed and updated list, consult the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare or the National Health Mission.

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