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CDSCO & WHO Model Essential Medicines Formulary

Medicines & Drug Database A–Z

Search over 9 educational drug references. Access indications, general usage notes, precautions, and interaction warnings.

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First Generation AntipsychoticPrescription Only

Haloperidol

Generic: Haloperidol

Schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, severe behavioral problems

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Haloperidol works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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AnticoagulantPrescription Only

Heparin

Generic: Heparin

Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Heparin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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VasodilatorPrescription Only

Hydralazine

Generic: Hydralazine

Essential hypertension

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydralazine works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Thiazide DiureticPrescription Only

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide

Hypertension, edema

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydrochlorothiazide works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Opioid AnalgesicSchedule II

Hydrocodone

Generic: Hydrocodone

Severe pain

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydrocodone calms inflammation and blocks chemical pain signals in the nervous system to deliver targeted relief from aches, fever, and stiffness.

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CorticosteroidPrescription and OTC

Hydrocortisone

Generic: Hydrocortisone

Adrenal insufficiency, inflammation, allergies

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydrocortisone works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Opioid AnalgesicSchedule II

Hydromorphone

Generic: Hydromorphone

Management of moderate to severe pain

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydromorphone calms inflammation and blocks chemical pain signals in the nervous system to deliver targeted relief from aches, fever, and stiffness.

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Antimalarial, DMARDPrescription Only

Hydroxychloroquine

Generic: Hydroxychloroquine

Malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydroxychloroquine works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Antihistamine, First GenerationPrescription Only

Hydroxyzine

Generic: Hydroxyzine

Anxiety, pruritus, sedation before surgery

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Hydroxyzine works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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