Emergency Medical Items Catalogue 2002

Oral drugs
Most medicines listed below are described in the guide Essential Drugs, MSF. In this guide, further information and advice is given concerning appropriate use, indication, dosages, side effects etc. Code
DORAACSA3T DORAACSA5T

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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, 300 mg, tab. ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, 500 mg, tab.

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Oral analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Select one strength in line with national list (500mg in French-speaking countries). Storage: Keep cool if possible. Particularly sensitive to moisture. Do not use tablets if they give off a strong smell (acetic acid or vinegar). A slight vinegary odour is normal. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAALBE2T

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ALBENDAZOLE, 200 mg, tab.

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Oral anthelmintic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. More efficient than mebendazole for ascaris and hookworm infections, strongyloidiasis, teniasis. The Tiabendazol is more dangerous, and deleted from the last WHO essential drug list. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAALUH5T DORAALUM2T

Description
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE, 500 mg, tab. ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE + MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antacid In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Protects the digestive mucous membrane. Some countries chose as an antacid a combination of Aluminium hydroxide and Magnesium trisilicate. Storage: No particular precautions. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAAMIN1T

Description
AMINOPHYLLINE, 100 mg, tab.

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Oral bronchodilatator Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Aminophylline (= theophylline + ethylenediamine) contains about 80% theophylline. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAAMOX2T DORAAMOX1S1

Description
AMOXYCILLIN, 250 mg, breakable tab. AMOXYCILLIN, 125mg/5ml, powder for syrup, 100ml, bltl.

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Oral antibiotic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (antibiotic) in the penicillins group. Oral amoxycilline is used for the same indications as ampicilline but, because of its better intestinal absorption, only half the dose is required. Storage: Keep cool if possible. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAASCA5T

Description
ASCORBIC 500 mg, tab. ACID (vitamin C),

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Oral vitamin C In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. This strength, which differs from the recommended WHO strength, has been selected for treating scurvy cases during outbreaks. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light and humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAATEN5T

Description
ATENOLOL, 50mg, tab..

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Oral antiarrhythmic, betablocker, antihypertensive In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. It is more cardioselective than Propranolol. It should replace gradually Propranolol. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light and humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORABUTY1T

Description
BUTYLHYOSCINE (butylscopolamine) BROMIDE, 10 mg, tab.

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Oral antispasmodic Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Also called: Butylscopolamine or Hyoscine Butylbromide. Storage: Particularly sensitive to humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACEFI2T

Description
CEFIXIME, 200 mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic (cephalosporin) Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial of the cephalosporin group (said of third generation). Expensive antibiotic, reserved only for the treatment of STD in pregnant women (or as second-line treatment). Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACHLM2T

Description
CHLORPROMAZINE, 25mg, tab.

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Oral sedative neuroleptic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C2 (Sometimes controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACHLO2C DORACHLO1S6

Description
CHLORAMPHENICOL, 250 mg, caps. CHLORAMPHENICOL, syrup, 60ml, btl 125mg/5ml,

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Oral antibiotic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (antibiotic). Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORACHLQ1T DORACHLQ2T DORACHLQ5S6

Description
CHLOROQUINE, 100 mg BASE, (161 mg phosphate), tab. CHLOROQUINE, 150 mg BASE, (242 mg phosphate), tab. CHLOROQUINE, 50 mg BASE/5 ml, syrup, 60 ml, btl.

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Oral antimalarial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. See introductory remarks on bases and salts. 100mg base = 161mg chloroquine phosphate = 130mg sulfate, 150mg base = 242mg chloroquine phosphate = 200mg sulfate. 250mg chloroquine phosphate = 155mg chloroquine base. Attention: 100mg base is used in French-speaking countries and 150mg base in English-speaking countries. There is also a 300mg base strength. The dose should be calculated only in mg of chloroquine expressed either as a salt or as a base, can result in consistent overdosage (with risk of poisoning) or underdosage (with risk of ineffective treatment and drug-resistance). Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACIME2T

Description
CIMETIDINE, 200 mg, tab

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Oral anti-acidic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Ulcer-healing drug (H2 - receptor antagonist). Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACIPR5T

Description
CIPROFLOXACINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 500 mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial of the fluoroquinolones group. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORACLOF1T

Description
CLOFAZIMINE, 100mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic for leprosy In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Acts on Mycobacterium leprae. Follow the recommendations of the national leprosy programme, if there is one, otherwise the WHO recommendations. This prescription should be combined with the setting-up of a programme. Storage: No special precautions. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACLOX2C

Description
CLOXACILLIN, 250 mg, caps.

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Oral antibiotic (against penicillinase producing staphylococci) In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (antibiotic) in the penicillins group, particularly active against the staphylococci that produce penicillinase. Should be used only for certain infections (e.g. staphylococcal) in a hospital situation. The syrup form is not recommended for reasons of price, weight and storage and because of the dangers of self-medication. Storage: Keep cool if possible. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORACOTR48T DORACOTR2S1 DORACOTR2PS1

Description
COTRIMOXAZOLE, 400+80 mg, breakable tab. COTRIMOXAZOLE, 200+40 mg/5ml, suspension, 100ml, btl COTRIMOXAZOLE, 200+40 mg/5ml, powder for syrup, 100ml, btl

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Oral combined antibiotic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Combination of two antibacterials, one a sulphonamide (trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole). Storage: No special precautions. Keep cool if possible. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORADAPS1T

Description
DAPSONE, 100mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic against leprosy In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial that acts on Mycobacterium leprae. Follow the recommendations of the national leprosy programme, if there is one, otherwise the WHO recommendations. This prescription should be combined with the setting-up of a programme. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORADEXA5T

Description
DEXAMETHASONE, 0.5 mg, tab.

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Oral corticosteroid In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. 0.75mg dexamethasone = 5mg prednisolone. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (See Prednisolone in Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORADIAZ5T

Description
DIAZEPAM, 5 mg, tab.

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Oral anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscular relaxant In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C1 (Always controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORADIET5T

Description
DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE, 50mg, tab.

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Oral antifilarial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Ivermectin is preferable for treating onchocerciasis (single dose medication which is better tolerated). Storage: Temperature below 30C. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORADIGO2T

Description
DIGOXIN, 0.25 mg, tab.

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Oral cardiotonic and antiarrythetic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORADOXY1T

Description
DOXYCYCLINE, 100 mg, tab.

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Oral antibacterial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (in the cyclones group). Should replace tetracycline. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. Never administer expired doxycycline. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAERGM5T

Description
ERGOMETRINE MALEATE, 0.5 mg, tab.

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Oral uterine contraction stimulator In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C2 (Sometimes controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Interest mainly in injectable form (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF) to treat postpartum haemorrhage. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAERYT2T DORAERYT1S1

Description
ERYTHROMYCIN, 250 mg, tab. ERYTHROMYCIN, 125mg base/5ml, powder for syrup, 100ml, btl

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Oral antibiotic, large spectrum In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (antibiotic) of the macrolides group. Expensive, should be kept in reserve as a second-line treatment for certain infections, particularly pulmonary, in case of allergy to penicillin. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).
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DORAETHL31T2

Description
ETHINYLOESTRADIOL 0.03mg + LEVONORGESTREL 0.15mg, plaq. 28tabs. ETHINYLOESTRADIOL 0.05mg + LEVONORGESTREL 0.25mg, plaq. 28tabs.

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DORAETHL52T2

Oral low-dose contraceptive In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Follow the recommendations of the national programme, if any, or local customs. Restrict this drug to women capable of using it correctly, and watch out for contraindications. The 28-days packs (21 tablets of contraceptive and 7 tablets of iron salts), taken without a break, make for better follow-up. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAETHM4T

Description
ETHAMBUTOL, 400mg, breakable tab.

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Oral anti-tuberculosis drug In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other drugs. Always follow WHO treatment protocols after acceptance by your medical department. Follow the recommendations of the local tuberculosis programme, if there is one, otherwise the WHO recommendations. This prescription should be combined with the setting-up of a programme. Storage: Temperature below 30C. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAFERF20T

Description
FERROUS SULFATE 200 mg + FOLIC ACID 0.4 mg, tab.

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Oral antianaemic (iron deficiency). In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. 200mg of ferrous sulfate = 65mg iron. Storage: Temperature below 30C. The compound is more fragile than the separate ingredients. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAFOLA5T

Description
FOLIC ACID, 5 mg, tab.

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Oral antianaemic (folate deficiency state). In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. The 5mg strength has been selected because recommended dosage is 5 to 15mg/day, taken in a single dose for the treatment of folate deficient megaloblastic anaemia. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAFURO4T

Description
FUROSEMIDE, 40 mg, tab.

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Oral diuretic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Use potassium tablets as well if available. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAGLIB5T

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GLIBENCLAMIDE, 5 mg, tab.

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Oral anti diabetic drug In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Sulphonamide with hypoglycaemic action that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic insulin. Do not prescribe to diabetics on insulin. Beware of prescribing long courses in rural areas of developing countries. Storage: Temperature below 30C. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAGLYT5T

Description
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, 0.5 mg, sublingual tab.

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Oral antianginal drug In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Synonym: Nitroglycerine. Remark: way of administration (sublingual) has to be clearly explained Storage: Keep cool if possible (between 8C and 15C). Particularly sensitive to light. Keep in well closed containers, preferably in glass. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAHYDO5T

Description
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, 50 mg, tab.

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Oral diuretic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Often used in association with other antihypertensive drugs. Use potassium tablets as well if available. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAIBUP2T

Description
IBUPROFEN, 200 mg, tab.

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Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, analgesic, antipyretic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: No special precautions. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAISOB5T

Description
ISOSORBIDE sublingual tab. DINITRATE, 5mg,

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Oral antianginal In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Remark: way of administration (sublingual) has to be clearly explained. Storage: Temperature below 15C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAISON1T DORAISON3T

Description
ISONIAZID (INH), 100mg, breakable tab. ISONIAZID (INH), 300mg, breakable tab.

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Oral anti-tuberculosis In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other drugs. Always follow WHO treatment protocols after acceptance by your medical department. Follow the recommendations of the local tuberculosis programme, if there is one, otherwise the WHO recommendations. Isoniazid should not be used alone, but in combination with other antituberculous drugs in order to avoid resistance. May be ordered together with Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) tablets. Storage: Temperature below 15C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).
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DORAIVER6T

Description
IVERMECTIN, 6mg, tab.

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Oral antifilarial (onchocerciasis). In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Should be combined with the setting-up of a programme. Should be used instead of diethylcarbamazine in the treatment of onchocerciasis. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAMEBE1T

Description
MEBENDAZOLE, 100 mg, tab.

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Oral anthelmintic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Can be replaced by Albendazole. Storage: No special precautions. Particularly sensitive to humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAMEFL2T

Description
MEFLOQUINE, 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antimalarial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Expensive drug that should be kept in reserve for treating and preventing falciparum malaria which is resistant to chloroquine, sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and quinine (in South-East Asia). Many side-effects (vomiting, dizziness, psychosis) when used as treatment. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAMETN20T DORAMETN25T

Description
METRONIDAZOLE, 200 mg, tab. METRONIDAZOLE, 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antiparasitic, antibacterial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Select one strength in line with national list (250mg in French-speaking countries). The syrup form is not recommended for reasons of price, weight and storage and because of the dangers of self-medication. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAMETO1T

Description
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, 10 mg, tab.

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Oral antiemetic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. The syrup form is not recommended for reasons of price, weight and storage and because of the dangers of self-medication. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAMETY2T

Description
METHYLDOPA, 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antihypertensive In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Acting centrally, with no diuretic effects. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAMULT1T

Description
MULTIVITAMINES, tab.

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Oral multivitamins Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Combination of various vitamins. Minimum recommended ingredients. Vitamin A 2,500IU Vitamin B1 1mg VitaminB2 0.5mg Vitamin B3 (= PP) 7.5mg Vitamin C 15mg Vitamin D3 300IU These doses are not high enough to treat specific vitamin deficiencies. Such multivitamin tablets may be used as a placebo. Storage: Keep cool if possible. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORANALA5T

Description
NALIDIXIC ACID, 500mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibiotic (antibacterial) in the quinolones group. Beside treatment of urinary-tract infections, should be used only for treating severe shigellosis during epidemics and under strict surveillance. Follow the national recommendations, if any. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORANICLT

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NICLOSAMIDE, 500mg, tab.

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Oral anthelmintic (taenia). In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORANICO5T

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NICOTINAMIDE (vitamin PP), 50mg, tab.

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Oral vitamin PP In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Should be used only for pellagra epidemics. Also known as Vitamin PP, Vitamin B3, Niacin. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORANITR1T

Description
NITROFURANTOIN, 100mg, tab.

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Oral antibacterial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Infections without complications of the lower urinary tract (without fever or lumbar pain). Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORANYST1L

Description
NYSTATIN, 100.000 IU, for mouth, lozenge

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Oral antifungal In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antifungal: candidiasis. These tablets are administered buccaly. The 100,000IU strength enables the tablets to be used in paediatric doses (for treatment of oral thrush). Avoid confusion with DEXTNYST1T: NYSTATIN, 100,000IU, vaginal tab. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light and humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAORSA1S

Description
ORAL REHYDRATION (O.R.S.), sachet 27.9 g/1 l SALTS

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Oral rehydration salt In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Source of salts and sugar for treatment of dehydration in case of diarrhoea, vomiting. ORS sachets: WHO composition: Sodium chloride 3.5g Potassium chloride 1.5g Trisodium citrate 2.9g Glucose 20.0g TOTAL 27.9g for 1 litre water Please carefully check composition as it may differ from the WHO recommended one. Some presentations exist to be diluted in 0.5L or 5L of water. Warning: the amount of ingredients have to be diluted in the foreseen amount of boiled cooled water. A too diluted solution may be less effective and a too concentrated solution may be harmful. Oral rehydration salts may be used as long as they are still in the form of a white powder. Moisture turns them into a compact mass, brownish-looking and insoluble. If this occurs, they are unfit for consumption whatever their expiry date. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to humidity. Do not use if the powder has taken on a pasty consistency and turned yellowish-brown. Use made-up solution the same day. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAPARA1S6 DORAPARA10T DORAPARA5T

Description
PARACETAMOL, 120 mg/5ml, syrup, 60 ml, btl PARACETAMOL (acetaminophen), 100 mg, tab. PARACETAMOL (acetaminophen), 500 mg, tab.

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Oral analgesic, antipyretic In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPENA2T

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PENTAZOCINE, 25 mg, tab.

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Oral analgesic Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C1 (Always controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Central acting opioid analgesic. Storage: Keep cool. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPENIV2T

Description
PENICILLIN PHENOXYMETHYL (peni V), 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antibacterial (antibiotic). In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. The syrup form is not recommended for reasons of price, weight and storage and because of the dangers of self-medication. Storage: Temperature below 30C. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPHEN5T

Description
PHENOBARBITAL, 50mg, tab.

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Oral anticonvulsant, sedative, hypnotic. In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C1 (Always controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Epilepsy: tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial (focal) seizures. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).
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DORAPHEY1T

Description
PHENYTOIN SODIUM, 100 mg, tab.

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Oral anticonvulsive In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. Do not administer expired phenytoin (danger of underdosage). (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPOTC6ST

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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, 600 mg, slow release tab.

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Oral potassium supplement Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Potassium supplement (in case of treatment with potassium wasting diuretics or corticosteroids or in case of dehydration). 600mg KCL = 8mmol (8mEq of K+) In case tablets are not available, consider adding potassium-rich foods such as bananas to the diet. One sachet of ORS contains 1500mg of Potassium chloride. Storage: Particularly sensitive to humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPRAZ6T

Description
PRAZIQUANTEL, 600 mg, tab.

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Oral schistosomicide In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Also acts on distomatosis and taeniasis. Follow the recommendations of the national bilharzias programme. Only symptomatic forms should be treated in curative medicine for individual cases, because reinfection is almost inevitable in major endemic areas. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light and humidity. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPRED5T

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PREDNISOLONE, 5 mg, tab.

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Oral corticosteroid. In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Prednisone is a very similar drug, used at the same dosage. 5mg prednisolone = 5mg prednisone = 0.75mg dexamethasone. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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DORAPROM2T.

Description
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, 25 mg, tab.

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Oral antiemetic, antihistamine, sedative In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. The syrup form is not recommended for reasons of price, weight and storage and because of the dangers of self-medication. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPROO4T

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PROPRANOLOL, 40 mg, tab.

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Oral antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Beta-blocker used as antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic. Atenolol is more cardioselective than propranolol. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPYRI5T

Description
PYRIDOXINE (vitamine B6), 50 mg, tab.

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Oral vitamin B6 In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Prevention and treatment of peripheral neuropathies, particularly if isoniazid (INH) has been prescribed. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORAPYRZ5T

Description
PYRAZINAMIDE, 500 mg, tab.

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Oral anti tuberculosis In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other drugs. Always follow WHO treatment protocols after acceptance by your medical department. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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Emergency Medical Items Catalogue 2002

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DORAQUIN2T DORAQUIN3T

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QUININE SULFATE, 200 mg, tab. QUININE SULFATE, 300 mg, tab.

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Oral antimalarial In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. See introductory remarks on bases and salts. Follow the recommendations of the national malaria programme. Should be used only for falciparum malaria resistant to chloroquine. The strength and dose are expressed in terms of the salt. The dosage is the same whatever the salt (formate, sulphate, hydrochloride, dihydrochloride, etc.) except for disulphate, which is less effective and requires special dosage. When purchasing be careful: do not buy quinine disulphate, which contains less active ingredient than the sulphate for the same dosage. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORARETI20C DORARETI5C

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RETINOL (vitamine A), 200.000 IU, soft gelatine caps. RETINOL (vitamine A), 50.000 IU, caps.

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Oral capsules, vitamin A In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. 200,000 units = 110mg. 50,000 units = 27.5mg. Dosage Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. If you have to administer 100,000 units and have only 200,000 units capsules available: open the soft gelatine capsule, count how many drops it contains and give the half of this number. Storage: Keep cool. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORARIFA1C DORARIFA3C

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RIFAMPICINE, 150mg, caps. RIFAMPICINE, 300mg, caps.

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Oral antituberculous and antileprotic antibacterial. In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial used to treat tuberculosis always in combination with other drugs. Always follow WHO treatment protocols after acceptance by your medical department. Follow the recommendations of the local tuberculosis programme, if there is one, otherwise the WHO recommendations. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).
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Emergency Medical Items Catalogue 2002

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DORASALB2S

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SALBUTAMOL, 0.1mg/puff, 200 puffs, inhaler

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Oral bronchodilator In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Added for the treatment of asthmatic attacks. UN code 1950, class 2.2 (sprays, non-inflammables). Storage: Temperature below 30C. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORASALB2T DORASALB4T

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SALBUTAMOL, 2 mg, tab. SALBUTAMOL, 4 mg, tab.

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Oral bronchodilator/uterorelaxant. In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORASULP5T

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SULFADOXINE 500 mg PYRIMETHAMINE 25 mg, tab. +

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Oral combined antimalarial. In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Not to be ordered until the situation regarding resistance to this product by falciparum malaria in the region has been checked with the competent health authorities. Do not use as prophylaxis because of frequent serious side-effects, especially if taken together with chloroquine. Storage: No special precautions as regards temperature. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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Emergency Medical Items Catalogue 2002

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DORATETR2C DORATETR2T

Description
TETRACYCLINE, 250 mg, caps. TETRACYCLINE, 250 mg, tab.

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Oral antibiotic Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Antibacterial (in the cyclines group). Should be replaced by Doxycycline. Can only be ordered if Doxycycline is not present on the national lists. Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline are related compounds: same use, same dosage. Storage: Temperature below 30C. Particularly sensitive to light. Never administer expired tetracyclines: the products of decomposition are toxic. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORATHIA5T DORATHIA10T

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THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (vitamin B1), 50mg, tab. THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (vitamin B1), 100mg, tab.

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Oral vitamin B1 In the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. Vitamin B1 deficiency causes beri-beri (neurological or cardiac form). Vitamin B1 is normally available in cereals, green vegetables, fish, meat, milk and eggs. Storage: Hermetic non metallic container. Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF). Code
DORATRAM5C

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TRAMADOL, 50 mg, caps.

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Oral strong analgesic Not in the WHO Essential Medicines list 2002. C2 (Sometimes controlled). See introductory remarks Narcotic and psychotropic drugs Medications subject to particular international and national controls. Central analgesic of the morphine type. The only interest comparing to Morphine is a less constraining legislation. Storage: Particularly sensitive to light. (In Guide Essential Drugs, MSF).

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