The IPHS 2022 guidelines include a comprehensive list of essential medicines that should be available at Smart Health Clinics. The list spans various categories of medicines, addressing a wide range of health conditions. Here are the categories and some examples of the medicines listed:
S.No. | Category | Medicines |
1 | Anesthetics | 1. Oxygen gas for inhalation, 2. Lignocaine Topical form 5% |
2 | Analgesics, Antipyretics, NSAIDs, Medicines for Gout and Rheumatoid | 1. Aspirin, 2. Diclofenac, 3. Ibuprofen, 4. Paracetamol |
3 | Anti-allergic and Medicines for Anaphylaxis | 1. Levocetirizine, 2. Hydrocortisone Succinate Injection, 3. Adrenaline Injection |
4 | Antidotes and Substances for Poisoning | 1. Atropine Injection, 2. Activated Charcoal |
5 | Anti-convulsants, Anti-epileptics, Anti-psychotics | 1. Magnesium Sulfate Injection, 2. Diazepam, 3. Midazolam Nasal Spray |
6 | Anti-bacterial | 1. Amoxicillin, 2. Gentamicin, 3. Co-trimoxazole, 4. Doxycycline |
7 | Anti-fungal | 1. Clotrimazole, 2. Miconazole, 3. Fluconazole |
8 | Anti-malarial, Anti-leprosy, Anti-tuberculosis | 1. As per Program Guidelines |
9 | Intestinal Anthelmintics | 1. Albendazole |
10 | Medicines for Palliative Care | 1. Lactulose Oral liquid, 2. Povidone Iodine Lotion |
11 | Anti-anaemic | 1. Ferrous salt with Folic acid, 2. Vitamin K Injection |
12 | Cardiovascular Medicines | 1. Isosorbide-5-mononitrate, 2. Atenolol, 3. Metoprolol |
13 | Anti-hypertensive Medicines | 1. Amlodipine, 2. Enalapril, 3. Telmisartan |
14 | Hypolipidemic Medicines | 1. Atorvastatin |
15 | Medicines for Dementia | 1. Alprazolam |
16 | Dermatological Medicines | 1. Silver sulphadiazine Cream, 2. Betamethasone Cream, 3. Calamine Lotion |
17 | Disinfectants and Antiseptics | 1. Ethyl Alcohol Solution, 2. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 3. Bleaching Powder |
18 | Ear, Nose, and Throat Medicines | 1. Ciprofloxacin Drops, 2. Boro-Spirit ear drop |
19 | Gastrointestinal Medicines | 1. Ranitidine, 2. Omeprazole, 3. Ondansetron |
20 | Contraceptives | 1. Various contraceptives including Ethinylestradiol with Levonorgestrel, 2. Copper-bearing intra-uterine devices, 3. Male Condoms |
21 | Medicines for Diabetes Mellitus | 1. Glimepiride, 2. Metformin |
22 | Thyroid and Anti-thyroid Medicines | 1. Levothyroxine |
23 | Vaccines and Oxytocics | 1. As per current National Programme Guidelines, 2. Misoprostol |
24 | Medicines Acting on the Respiratory Tract | 1. Budesonide, 2. Salbutamol, 3. Normal Saline Drops |
25 | Solutions for Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disturbances | 1. Ringer Lactate Injection, 2. Sodium Chloride Injection, 3. Dextrose Solutions |
26 | Vitamins and Minerals | 1. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), 2. Calcium Carbonate, 3. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), 4. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), 5. Vitamin A Oral Liquid, 6. B Complex Tablet |
27 | Ophthalmological Medicines | 1. Sodium Cromoglycate Eye Drops, 2. Methylcellulose Eye Drops |
28 | Diuretics | 1. Furosemide Injection and Tablet |
This list is intended to ensure that Single Doctor Smart Health Clinic s are equipped to provide a broad spectrum of basic healthcare services, addressing common and urgent health needs in the community. It’s important to note that this list might be updated or modified based on national guidelines, availability, and specific community health needs