WHO model formulary 2008: based on the 15th model list of essential medicines 2007/

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Abbreviations vi
Introduction vii
Changes to the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines viii
General advice to prescribers 1
Section 1: Anaesthetics 15
Section 2: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
(NSAIMS), medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying
agents in rheumatoid disorders (DMARDs) 30
Section 3: Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis 47
Section 4: Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings 55
Section 5: Anticonvulsants/antiepileptics .67
Section 6: Anti-infective medicines 80
Section 7: Antimigraine medicines 214
Section 8: Antineoplastic, immunosuppressives and medicines used in
palliative care 219
Section 9: Antiparkinsonism medicines 241
Section 10. Medicines affecting the blood 246
Section 11: Blood products and plasma substitutes 256
Section 12: Cardiovascular medicines 262
Section 13: Dermatological medicines (topical) 294
Section 14: Diagnostic agents 313
Section 15: Disinfectants and antiseptics 320
Section 16: Diuretics .326
Section 17: Gastrointestinal medicines 335
Section 18: Hormones, other endocrine medicines and contraceptives 353
Section 19: Immunologicals 392
Section 20: Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase
inhibitors 425
Section 21: Ophthalmological preparations 432
Section 22: Oxytocics and antioxytocics 443
Section 23: Peritoneal dialysis solution 452
Section 24: Psychotherapeutic medicines 454
Section 25: Medicines acting on the respiratory tract 473
Section 26: Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base
disturbances 486
Section 27: Vitamins and minerals 494
Appendix 1: Interactions 503
Appendix 2: Pregnancy 582
Appendix 3: Breastfeeding 599
Appendix 4: Renal impairment 611
Appendix 5: Hepatic impairment 621
Index 628