DRUG ALBUM PKDHS 2021

DRUG ALBUM
PKD HULU SELANGOR
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021

INTRODUCTION

The Drug Album PKDHS is a publication of the Pharmacy
Department. The positive feedback from nurses, pharmacists and
doctors has been encouraging as we continue to strive to provide a
useful rapid reference to all healthcare professionals regarding the
medications available in our facility in Hulu Selangor.

Identifying and recognizing medication had become a great
challenge for healthcare providers and patients. Most healthcare
providers will identify a drug by its generic or brand name while patients
recognized the drug by its appearance. There are numerous images of
drugs described by patients depending on its shape, colour and brand
names. However, the current diversity in drug appearances had
complicate drug identification process. A miscommunication during
consultation might undoubtedly lead to medication error.

Hence, the availability of this drug album will certainly help in
improving our healthcare services as well as reducing the risk for
medication errors. With the present-day technological development,
availability of soft copy version of the drug album ease the healthcare
providers to access this drug album wherever and whenever they need.

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OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this drug album are to:
1. Serve as a reference for the healthcare workers as well as the patients
2. Allow healthcare professional to show it to patients and identify the
medications that are being taken by them
3. Serve as one of the methods to prevent medication errors
4. To enable pregnant women to develop the knowledge of safety of the
medication usage
5. To assist breastfeeding mothers on the safety of the medications.
6. To allow patients for a better understanding and insight to the
medications and emphasize on important counselling points for every
medications.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ADVISORS
DR SITI ROHANA BINTI SAAD

PEGAWAI KESIHATAN DAERAH HULU SELANGOR

EN MOHD ‘IZZAT BIN IDRIS

PEGAWAI FARMASI KESIHATAN DAERAH HULU SELANGOR

TEAM MEMBERS
MUHAMAD ZABIDI BIN AZNI

KLINIK KESIHATAN SERENDAH

NOR HASHMIRA BT MARZUKI

KLINIK KESIHATAN SERENDAH

NUR FAZLIANA BINTI ADNAN

KLINIK KESIHATAN SERENDAH

‘AINA NADHIRAH BT HISHAMUDIN

KLINIK KESIHATAN ULU YAM BHARU

NAJWA SAKINAH BT HASSAN AS’ARI

KLINIK KESIHATAN ULU YAM BHARU

RANJEETTA RAGUPATHY

KLINIK KESIHATAN KALUMPANG

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TABLE OF
CONTENT

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A A

Acetylsalicylic Acid 100 mg, 2 Amoxicillin 500 mg & Clavulanate 22
Glycine 45 mg Tablet 125 mg Tablet

Acetylsalicylic Acid 300 mg Soluble 3 Amoxicillin 500 mg Capsule 23
Tablet
Amoxicillin Trihydrate 125 mg/5 ml
Acriflavine 0.1% Lotion 4 Syrup 24

Acyclovir 800 mg Tablet 5 Aqueous Cream 25

Adenosine 3 mg/ml Injection 6 Ascorbic Acid 100 mg Tablet 26
Adrenaline Acid (Epinephrine) 7
Tartrate 1 mg/ml Injection 8 Atenolol 100 mg Tablet 27
Albendazole 200 mg Tablet 9
Albendazole 200 mg/5 ml 10 Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablet 28
Suspension Atropine Sulphate 1mg/ml 29
Alcohol 70% Solution Injection

B

Alfacalcidol 0.25 mcg Capsule 11 Baclofen 10 mg Tablet 30

Alfacalcidol 1 mcg Capsule 12 BCG Vaccine Freeze-Dried Injection 31

Allopurinol 100 mg Tablet 13 Benzathine Penicillin 2.4 MIU (1.8 32
g) Injection

Allopurinol 300 mg Tablet 14 Benzhexol 2 mg Tablet 33
Amiloride HCl 5 mg & 15
Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg Tablet 16 Benzyl Benzoate 25 % Emulsion 34
Aminophylline 25 mg/ml Injection (Adult) 35
Betamethasone 17-Valerate 0.01-
0.05% Cream

Amitriptyline HCl 25 mg Tablet 17 Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet 36
Amlodipine 10 mg and Valsartan 18
160 mg Tablet 19 Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.5 mg Tablet 37
Amlodipine 10 mg Tablet
Bisoprolol Fumarate 5 mg Tablet 38

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet 20 Bromhexine HCl 4 mg/5 ml Elixir 39

Amoxicillin 250 mg Capsule 21 Bromhexine HCl 8 mg Tablet 40

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B C

Budesonide 160 mcg and 41 Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment 60
Formoterol 4.5 mcg Inhalation 42
Budesonide 200 mcg/dose 43 Chloramphenicol 5% w/v Ear 61
Inhalation Drops

Budesonide 64mcg Nasal Spray Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% cream 62

C Chlorpheniramine Maleate 10 63
mg/ml Injection

Calcitriol 0.25 mcg Capsule 44 Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/5 64
ml Syrup

Calcium Carbonate 500 mg Tablet 45 Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg 65
Tablet

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 46 Chlorpromazine HCl 100 mg Tablet 66

Calcium Lactate 300 mg Tablet 47 Choline Salicylate 8.7%, 67
Cetylkonium Chloride 0.01%
Captopril 25 mg Tablet 48 Dental Gel

Clopidogrel 75 mg Tablet 68

Carbamazepine 200 mg Tablet 49 Clotrimazole 500 mg Vaginal Tablet 69

Carbimazole 5 mg Tablet 50 Cloxacillin Sodium 125 mg/5 ml 70
Suspension
Carvedilol 25 mg Tablet 51
Cloxacillin Sodium 250 mg Capsule 71

Carvedilol 6.25 mg Tablet 52 Cloxacillin Sodium 500 mg Capsule 72

Ceftriaxone 0.25 g Injection 53 Coal Tar with Salicylic Acid (various 73
54 concentrations) Solution
Cephalexin Monohydrate 125 55
mg/5 ml Syrup 56 Colchicine 0.5 mg Tablet 74
Cephalexin Monohydrate 250 mg
Capsule Copper 250 mm2 Intrauterine 75
Device
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg Tablet
Crotamiton 10 % Cream 76

Cetrimide 1-2% Lotion. 57 D

Charcoal, Activated 250 mg Tablet 58 Dexamethasone Sodium 77
Phosphate 4 mg/ml Injection 78
Chloramphenicol 0.5% Eye Drops 59 Dextrose 10% Injection

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D

Dextrose 5% Injection 79 Efavirenz 600 mg Tablet 97

Dextrose 50% Injection 80 Enalapril 10 mg Tablet 98

Dextrose Powder 81 Enalapril 20 mg Tablet 99

Diazepam 5 mg/ml Injection 82 Enalapril 5 mg Tablet 100
101
Diclofenac 50 mg Tablet 83 Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 400 102
Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg/3 ml 84 mg Tablet 103
Injection 85 Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 400
Digoxin 0.25 mg Tablet mg/5 ml Suspension

Ethambutol HCl 400 mg Tablet

Diltiazem HCl 30 mg Tablet 86 Ethyl Chloride 100ml Spray 104

Diosmin 450 mg and Hesperidin 50 87 Etonogestrel 68 mg Implant 105
mg Tablet

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 88 F
14 mg/5 ml Expectorant
Felodipine 10 mg Extended
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 7 89 Release Tablet 106
mg/5 ml Expectorant Felodipine 5 mg Extended Release 107
Tablet
Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5mg with 90
Atropine Sulphate 0.025mg Tablet

Diphtheria and Tetanus Vaccine 91 Fenofibrate 145 mg tablet 108
Injection
Ferrous controlled release 525 mg,
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin
Pertussis, Inactivated Polio Virus,
92 B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C,
Haemophilus Influenza Type B Niacinamide, Calcium 109
(DTaP-IPV-HiB) Vaccine Injection
(Single Dose) Pantothenate, Folic Acid 800 mcg

Domperidone 10 mg Tablet 93 Tablet

Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule 94 Ferrous Fumarate 200 mg Tablet 110

Dydrogesterone 10 mg Tablet 95 Flupenthixol Decanoate 20mg/ml 111
lnjection

E Fluphenazine Decanoate 25 mg/ml 112
Injection

Ear Wax Softener 96 Fluticasone Propionate 125 113
mcg/dose Inhaler

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F

Fluvoxamine 100 mg Tablet 114 Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 131
100 mg Injection 132
Fluvoxamine 50 mg Tablet 115 Hydrogen Peroxide 20 volume 133
Solution 134
Folic Acid 5 mg Tablet 116 Hyoscine N-Butylbromide 10 mg
Tablet
Frusemide 10 mg/ml Injection 117 Hyoscine N-Butylbromide 20
mg/ml Injection
Frusemide 40 mg Tablet 118
I
Fusidic Acid 2% in Betamethasone
Valerate 0.1% Cream 119 Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablet 135
136
G Insulin Aspart 30% and
Protaminated Insulin Aspart 70% 137
Gliclazide 30 mg Modified Release 120 100 U/ml Injection
Tablet 121 Insulin Detemir 100 IU/ml 138
Gliclazide 60 mg Modified Release 122 Injection in Prefilled
Tablet 123 syringe/cartridge 139
Glycerin 25% and Sodium Chloride Insulin Recombinant Neutral
15% Enema Human Short-acting 100IU/ml 140
Penfill and Refill 141
Glyceryl Trinitrate 0.5 mg Insulin Recombinant Synthetic 142
Sublingual Tablet Human, Intermediate-Acting 100 143
IU/ml Penfill and Refill 144
H Insulin Recombinant Synthetic 145
Human, Premixed 100 IU/ml
Haemophilus Influenza Type B Penfill and Refill
Ipratropium Bromide 0.0125%
Conjugate Vaccine Injection (Single 124 Nebulising Solution (125 mcg/ml)
Ipratropium Bromide 0.025%
Dose) Inhalation Solution (250 mcg/ml)
Ipratropium Bromide 0.5 mg and
Haloperidol 5 mg Tablet 125 Salbutamol 2.5 mg per UDV
Ipratropium Bromide 20 mcg and
Haloperidol 5 mg/ml Injection 126 Fenoterol 50 mcg/dose Inhaler
Iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose
Hepatitis B Vaccine Injection 127 complex (IPC) 100mg iron and
Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 128 0.35mg folic acid chewable tablet
11, 16, 18) Vaccine Injection 129
Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg Tablet

Hydrocortisone 1% Cream 130

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Iron Dextran 50 mg Fe/ml Injection 146 Magnesium Trisilicate Tablet 164

Isoniazid 100 mg Tablet 147 Measles, Mumps and Rubella 165
(MMR) Vaccine Injection (Double
Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg Tablet 148 Dose) 166
Meclozine HCl 25 mg and 167
L Pyridoxine 50 mg Tablet 168
169
Labetalol HCl 100 mg Tablet 149 Mecobalamin 500 mcg Tablet 170
171
Labetalol HCl 5 mg/ml Injection 150 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 5 172-
mg Tablet 173
Lactulose 3.35 g/5 ml Liquid 151 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 50 174
152 mg/ml Injection
Levodopa 200 mg, Benserazide 50 153
mg Tablet 154- Mefenamic Acid 250 mg Capsule
Levonorgestrel 150 mcg and 155
Ethinyloestradiol 30 mcg Tablet Meningococcal A, C, Y, W 135
Vaccine Injection
Levothyroxine Sodium 50 mcg Metformin HCl 500 mg Extended
Tablet Release Tablet

Lignocaine 2% Jelly 156 Metformin HCl 500 mg Tablet
Lignocaine HCl (Lidocaine) 2% 157
Injection 158 Methadone 5mg/ml Syrup 175
Lorazepam 1 mg Tablet
Methyl Salicylate 25% Ointment 176

Losartan 50 mg Tablet 159 Methyldopa 250 mg Tablet 177

Losartan Potassium 100 mg Tablet 160 Metoclopramide HCl 10 mg Tablet 178
161
Losartan Potassium 50 mg and Metoclopramide HCl 5 mg/ml 179
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg 162 Injection
Tablet 163
Metoprolol Tartrate 100 mg Tablet 180
M
Metronidazole 200 mg Tablet 181
Magnesium Sulphate 50%
Injection Miconazole 2% Cream 182

Magnesium Trisilicate Mixture Montelukast Sodium 10 mg Tablet 183

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M P

Morphine Sulphate 10 mg/ml 184 Pantoprazole 40 mg Tablet 200
Injection 185
Multivitamin Syrup Paracetamol 125 mg Suppository 201

N Paracetamol 250 mg Suppository 202

Naloxone HCl 0.4 mg/ml Injection 186 Paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml Syrup 203

Neomycin 0.5% Cream 187 Paracetamol 500 mg Tablet 204
Perindopril 4 mg and Indapamide 205
Nevirapine 200 mg Tablet 188 1.25 mg Tablet 206
189 Perindopril 4 mg Tablet
Nicotine 10 mg/ 16 hour 190
Transdermal Patch 191 Perindopril 8 mg Tablet 207
Nicotine 15 mg/ 16 hour
Transdermal Patch Permethrin 5% w/v Lotion 208

Nicotine 2 mg Gum

Nicotine 4 mg Gum 192 Pethidine HCl 50 mg/ml Injection 209

Nifedipine 10 mg Tablet 193 Phenobarbitone 30 mg Tablet 210

Norethisterone 0.35 mg Tablet 194 Phenoxymethyl Penicillin 125 mg 211
Nystatin 100,000 units/ml 195 Tablet
Suspension
Phenytoin Sodium 100 mg Capsule 212
O
Pizotifen 0.5 mg Tablet 213

Oral Rehydration Salt 196 Pneumococcal Polysaccharide and
Non-Typeable Haemophilus
214
Oseltamivir 75mg capsule. 197 Influenzae (NTHi) Protein D
Conjugate Vaccine (10-valent,
adsorbed)
Oxytocin 10 units/ml Injection 198
Oxytocin 5 units & Ergometrine 199 Potassium Chloride 1 g/10 ml 215
Maleate 0.5 mg/ml Injection Injection

Potassium Chloride 600 mg SR 216
Tablet

Potassium Permanganate 1:10,000 217
Solution

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P 218 Rifampicin 150 mg, Isoniazid 75 236
219 mg, Pyrazinamide 400 mg &
Povidone Iodine 10% (equivalent Ethambutol HCl 275 mg Tablet 237
to 1% iodine) Solution Rifampicin 150mg + Isoniazid 238
Pravastatin Sodium 20 mg Tablet 75mg tablet

Prazosin HCl 1 mg Tablet 220 Rifampicin 300 mg Capsule

Prazosin HCl 2 mg Tablet 221

Prazosin HCl 5 mg Tablet 222 Risperidone 1 mg Tablet 239
223
Pre/Post Natal Vitamin & Mineral 224 Risperidone 2 mg Tablet 240
Capsule 225
Pre/Post Natal Vitamin & Mineral 226 S 241
Tablet 227 242
228 Salbutamol 0.5 % Inhalation 243
Prednisolone 5 mg Tablet 229 Solution
230 Salbutamol 100 mcg/dose
Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg Inhalation
Tablet
Prochlorperazine Mesylate 12.5 Salbutamol 2 mg/5 ml Syrup
mg/ml Injection
Salicylic Acid 2 - 10% Ointment 244
Prolase Tablet
Salmeterol 50 mcg and Fluticasone 245
Promethazine HCl 25 mg/ml Propionate 250 mcg Inhalation
Injection
Selenium Sulphide 2.5% Shampoo 246
Propranolol HCl 40 mg Tablet
Sertraline HCI 50 mg Tablet 247

Propylthiouracil 50 mg Tablet 231 Silver Sulfadiazine 1% Cream 248

Pyrazinamide 500 mg Tablet 232 Simvastatin 20 mg Tablet 249

Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg Tablet 233 Simvastatin 40 mg Tablet 250
251
R Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% (1
mmol/ml) Injection 252
Ranitidine 25 mg/ml Injection 234 Sodium Bicarbonate and
Magnesium Carbonate Compound
Rifampicin 150 mg Capsule 235 Mixture

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S 253 Tiotropium 2.5mcg/puff solution 271
for inhalation 272
Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, 254 Tramadol HCl 50 mg Capsule
Sodium Citrate and Tartaric Acid - 255
4 g per sachet 256 Tranexamic Acid 250 mg Capsule 273
Sodium Chloride 0.18% with 257
Dextrose 4.23% Injection Trifluoperazine HCI 5 mg Tablet 274

Sodium Chloride 0.45% Injection Trimetazidine 20 mg Tablet 275

Sodium Chloride 0.45% with Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg and 276
Dextrose 5% Injection Pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg Tablet

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Eye Drops

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection 258 Tuberculine PPD Injection 277

Sodium Valproate 200 mg Tablet 259 V

Spironolactone 25 mg Tablet 260 Valsartan 160 mg and 278
261 Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg 279
Streptomycin Sulphate 1 g 262 Tablet 280
Injection 263 281
Sulphamethoxazole 400 mg & Valsartan 160 mg Tablet 282
Trimethoprim 80 mg Tablet 283
Valsartan 80 mg and
Sulpiride 200 mg Tablet Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Tablet
T
Valsartan 80 mg Tablet
Telmisartan 40 mg Tablet 264
Varenicline Tartrate 0.5 mg and 1
Telmisartan 80 mg Tablet 265 mg Tablet

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 266 Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg Tablet
mg & Emtricitabine 200 mg Tablet
Verapamil HCl 40 mg Tablet 284

Tetanus Toxoid Injection 267 Vildagliptin 50 mg Tablet 285

Theophylline 250 mg Long Acting 268 Vitamin B Complex Tablet 286
Tablet

Thymol Compound Gargle 269 Vitamin K1 1 mg/ml Injection 287

Ticlopidine HCl 250 mg Tablet 270

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Z 288
289
Zidovudine 300 mg & Lamivudine 290
150 mg Tablet 291

Zinc Oxide Cream

zinc oxide, benzyl benzoate and
balsam peru suppository
Zuclopenthixol Decanoate
200mg/ml Injection

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DRUG
ALBUM

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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 100 MG,
GLYCINE 45 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY Not assigned
LACTATION Mothers who are breast- feeding their
infants should not take aspirin
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Should be taken after food to prevent

GI upset

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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 300 MG
SOLUBLE TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
C; D (if full dose used
LACTATION in 3rd trimester)
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Limited Human Data - Potential Toxicity

Should be taken after food to prevent GI
upset

3

ACRIFLAVINE 0.1% LOTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY -
LACTATION
Use with caution
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Caution when using near the eyes as it
may cause irritation

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ACYCLOVIR 800 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION B
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Compatible
Advise patient to maintain adequate
hydration with oral therapy. Counsel patient
that drug dose not prevent reinfection or
disease transmission of genital herpes.
Oral side effects may include diarrhoea,

nausea, vomiting, malaise

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ADENOSINE 3MG/ML INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Instruct patient to report symptoms of cardiac
arrythmia or myocardial infarction,

bronchoconstriction, dyspnea, respiratory
compromise, stroke or seizure. Side effects may
include flushing, headache, dizziness, or chest,
throat, neck, jaw, or gastrointestinal discomfort

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ADRENALINE ACID (EPINEPHRINE)
TARTRATE 1MG/ML INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION A,C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
No Human Data- Potential Toxicity

Side effects may include palpitation,
pale skin, sweating, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, headache, tremor, or anxiety.
Warn patient to report symptoms of

angina or arrythmia

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ALBENDAZOLE 200 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C, D

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Limited Human Data— Probably
Compatible

Instruct patient to take drug with food.
Side effects may include abdominal
pain, nausea, vomiting, reversible
alopecia, fever, dizziness, headache,
vertigo

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ALBENDAZOLE 200 MG/5ML
SUSPENSION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C, D

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Limited Human Data— Probably
Compatible

Instruct patient to take drug with food.
Side effects may include abdominal pain,

nausea, vomiting, reversible alopecia, fever,
dizziness, headache, vertigo

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ALCOHOL 70% SOLUTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY -
LACTATION
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Safety has not been established
Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction

10

ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MCG CAPSULE

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Should be taken with food.
Side effects may include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain

and discomfort, constipation.

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ALFACALCIDOL 1 MCG CAPSULE

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Should be taken with food.
Side effects may include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain

and discomfort, constipation.

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ALLOPURINOL 100 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION B2, C

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Limited Human Data - Potential Toxicity

Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction and
warn patient to immediately report skin
rash. Take drugs after meal to reduce gastric
irritation. Instruct patient to increase fluid
intake during therapy to prevent renal

stones

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ALLOPURINOL 300 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY B2, C
LACTATION
Limited Human Data - Potential Toxicity
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction
and warn patient to immediately report

skin rash. Take drugs after meal to
reduce gastric irritation. Instruct patient
to increase fluid intake during therapy

to prevent renal stones

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AMILORIDE HCL 5 MG &
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION B, C

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Not recommended. Drug appears in breast
milk. If use of the drug is deemed essential,

the patient should stop nursing

Counsel patient to protect skin from the sun
and to undergo regular skin cancer screening

due to potential for non-melanoma skin
cancer. Take drug with food. Side effects may

include loss appetite, nausea, asthenia,
headache

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AMINOPHYLLINE 25MG/ML INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction. Side
effects may include nausea, vomiting,
headache, anxiety, insomnia, maniacal

behaviour, delirium; confusion, restlessness,
irritability, hyperventilation, vertigo/dizziness,

tremor, convulsions, visual disturbances

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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL 25 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Instruct patient to report worsening
depression, suicidal ideation, or
unusual changes in behaviour

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AMLODIPINE 10 MG AND VALSARTAN
160 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION D

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT The proportion of the maternal dose received by
the infant has been estimated with an

interquartile range of 3 – 7%, with a maximum of
15%. Not advisable for women who are breast-

feeding

Advise patient to maintain adequate fluid intake
as volume and/or salt depletion can lead to
symptomatic hypotension. Side effects may
include peripheral edema, fatigue, dizziness,
nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory infection

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AMLODIPINE 10 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY C
LACTATION
Limited Human Data- Probably
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Compatible

Side effects may include peripheral
edema, fatigue, dizziness, nausea,

abdominal pain, somnolence

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AMLODIPINE 5 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY C
LACTATION
Limited Human Data - Probably
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Compatible

Side effects may include peripheral
edema, fatigue, dizziness, nausea,

abdominal pain, somnolence

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AMOXICILLIN 250MG CAPSULE

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Need to complete course of antibiotic.

Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.

Side effect may include diarrhoea,
nausea, vomiting, or rash.

21

AMOXICILLIN 500 MG & CLAVULANATE
125 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY B
LACTATION
Use with caution as it may lead to sensitisation,
diarrhea, candidiasis and skin rash in the infant

SPECIAL COUNSELING Need to complete course of antibiotic. Drug may
POINT
decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives with
concurrent use. Recommend additional form of birth
control. Side effect may include diarrhoea, nausea,

vomiting, or rash.

22

AMOXICILLIN 500MG CAPSULE

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION A, B
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Compatible

Need to complete course of antibiotic.
Drug may decrease effectiveness of oral

contraceptives with concurrent use.
Recommend additional form of birth
control. Side effect may include diarrhoea,

nausea, vomiting, or rash

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AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE
125MG/5ML SYRUP

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Need to complete course of antibiotic.
Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.
Side effect may include diarrhoea, nausea,

vomiting, or rash.

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AQUEOUS CREAM

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY C
LACTATION
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Safety has not been established
Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.
May cause allergic reactions due to

chlorocresol.

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ASCORBIC ACID 100 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION A
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Compatible

GI disturbances (e.g. diarrhoea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal cramps, transient
colic, flatulent distention), heartburn,
fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia,

sleepiness

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ATENOLOL 100 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C, D

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Limited Human Data - Potential Toxicity

Avoid activities requiring coordination
until drug effect are realized.

Rise slowly from a siting/supine
position, as drug may cause orthostatic

hypotension

27

ATORVASTATIN 40 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY D, X
LACTATION
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Contraindicated
Advise patient to report severe myalgia

and advise to take at night time.

28

ATROPINE SULFATE 1 MG/ML
INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION A, C

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Limited Human Data- Probably
Compatible

Injection side effects may include dry
mouth, blurred vision, photophobia,
and tachycardia. Report symptoms of
acute glaucoma, tachycardia, or urinary

retention

29

BACLOFEN 10 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Avoid activities requiring coordination
until drug effect are realized as drug
may cause drowsiness and sedation
Side effects may include dizziness,

weakness, and fatigue

30

BCG VACCINE FREEZE-DRIED INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established
Report signs/symptoms of systemic BCG

infection (flu-like symptoms, fever,
cough, arthralgia, sweating, fatigue)

31

BENZATHINE PENICILLIN 2.4 MIU
(1.8 G) INJECTION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION A, B
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Compatible

Monitor for hypersensitivity reaction.
Advise patient to immediately report

wheal or other skin reactions at
injection site, diarrhoea, unusual

bleeding/bruising

32

BENZHEXOL 2 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY
LACTATION C
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT
Safety has not been established

Instruct patient to take drug after meals
if excessive salivation is the problem
If dry mouth is a problem, take drug
before meal, unless it causes nausea

May impair heat regulation. Use caution
with activities leading to an increased
core temperature

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BENZYL BENZOATE 25% EMULSION
(ADULT)

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY -
LACTATION
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Contraindicated
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous
membranes. Do not use on broken or

secondarily infected skin

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BETAMETHASONE 17-VALERATE
0.01-0.05% CREAM

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY C
LACTATION
SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Safety has not been established.
Avoid long-term continuous therapy

particularly in infant and children
because risk of adrenal insufficiency

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BISACODYL 5 MG TABLET

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PREGNANCY A, C
LACTATION
Limited Human Data - Probably Compatible

SPECIAL COUNSELING POINT Patients should not take drug within 1h of
antacids, milk, or milk products. Patients
should not take for more than 7 days, unless
consulted by HCP Report rectal bleeding or
failure to have bowel movements within 12 h

after taking medication

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