List Of Essential drugs In Uganda
Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of a population. They are selected with due regard to disease prevalence and public health relevance, evidence of efficacy and safety and comparative cost-effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL DRUGS LIST FOR UGANDA
1. ANAESTHETICS
1.1 General anaesthetics and oxygen1
1 Soda lime must be available for CO2 absorption during closed circuit general anaesthesia
1.2 Local anaesthetics
chloramphenicol ear drops 0.5% H
hydrogen peroxide solution 3% H
ichthammol in glycerol ear drops 10% H
oxytetracycline + polymyxin B ear drops 0.5% + 0.119% H
salicylic acid ear drops 2% H
salicylic acid ear drops 10% H
28.2 Nasal preparations
cromoglycic acid nasal spray 2% Hosp ephedrine nasal drops 0.5% HC
28.3 Oropharygeal preparations alkaline phenol mouth wash solution HC alkaline phenol gargle solution 1% HC
28.4 Miscellaneous
chromic acid solution 25% Ref
silver nitrate solution 0.5%-4% Hosp ether inhalation HC4
halothane inhalation HC4
ketamine injection 50mg/mL IV/IM HC4
ketamine injection paed 10mg/mL IV/IM HC4
nitrous oxide medical gas HC4
oxygen medical gas HC4
propofol injection 10mg/mL IV Ref
thiopental injection (PFR) 500mg IV HC4
bupivacaine injection 0.25% IT/SC Ref
bupivacaine injection 0.5% IT/SC Ref ethyl chloride spray HC3
lignocaine injection 2% (epidural) H
lignocaine dental cartridge 2% HC4
lignocaine injection 2% HC2
lignocaine spray 10% HC4
lignocaine paste 2-4% HC4
chloramphenicol ear drops 0.5% H
hydrogen peroxide solution 3% H
ichthammol in glycerol ear drops 10% H
oxytetracycline + polymyxin B ear drops 0.5% + 0.119% H
salicylic acid ear drops 2% H
salicylic acid ear drops 10% H
28.2 Nasal preparations
cromoglycic acid nasal spray 2% Hosp
ephedrine nasal drops 0.5% HC
28.3 Oropharygeal preparations
alkaline phenol mouth wash solution HC
alkaline phenol gargle solution 1% HC
28.4 Miscellaneous
chromic acid solution 25% Ref
silver nitrate solution 0.5%-4% Hosp
How many essential drugs are there?
The current versions, updated in September 2021, are the 22nd Essential Medicines List (EML) and the 8th Essential Medicines List for Children (EMLc).
Are amoxicillin antibiotics?
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
What illness does amoxicillin treat?
Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract