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SNO GENERIC NAME OF DRUG SUB-CATEG NO.            

PHARMACOLOGICAL  SUB-CATEGORY

1 Albendazole 6.1.1 Intestinal Anthelminthics
2 Acenocoumarol* 10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation
3 Acetazolamide 21.4 ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Myotics & Antiglaucoma drugs
4 Acetyl salicylic Acid 21; 7.1; 12.6 ENT & Ophthalmological preparations;    Antimigraine drugs: for treatment of acute attack;  Cardiovascular drugs - Antihrombotic drugs
5 Acriflavin+Glycerine 15.1 Antiseptics
6 Actinomycin D 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
7 Activated Charcoal 4.1 Non specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
8 Acyclovir* 6.5; 13.2 Antiviral drugs                                                  Dermatological (Topical) - Anti-infective drugs
9 Albumin 11.2 Plasma fractions
10 Allopurinol 2.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics
11 Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium hydroxide 17.1 Antiacids & anti Ulcer drugs
12 Amikacin* 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
13 Aminophylline 25.1 Antiasthmatic
14 Amiodarone 12.2 Cardiovascular drugs -Anti-Disrhythmic drugs
15 Amilodipine 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
16 Amitryptiline 24.2 Drugs used in Mood Disorders
17 Amoxycillin 6.2.1 Penicillins
18 Amphotericin 6.3 Anti-fungals
19 Ampicillin 6.2.1 Penicillins
20 Anti snake venom serum 4.2; 19.2 Specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning;    Sera & Immunoglobulins
21 Anti-D Immunoglobulin (Human) 19.2 Sera & Immunoglobulins
22 Anti-Tetanus (Human) 19.2 Sera & Immunoglobulins
23 Ascorbic Acid 27 Vitamins & Minerals
24 Atenolol 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
25 Atracurium* 20 Muscle relaxants (peripherally acting) & cholinesterase inhibitors
26 Atropine 1.3; 4.1; 21.5 Antiinflammatory & antipuritic drugs; Non specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning; ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Mydriatics
27 Azathioprine 8.1 Immunosuppressants
28 B.C.G Vaccine 19.3 Vaccines
29 Barium Sulphate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
30 Beclomethasone 25.1 Antiasthmatic
31 Benzathine benzylpenicliin 6.2.1 Penicillins
32 Benzoic Acid + Salicylic Acid 13.1 Dermatological (Topical)-Antifungal drugs
33 Benzoin Compound 15.1 Antiseptics
34 Benzyl Benzoate 13.6 Scabicides & pediculicides
35 Benzyl Penicillin 6.2.1 Penicillins
36 Betamethasone 13.3 Anti-inflammatory & antipuritic drugs
37 Biperiden* 9 Anti-parkinsonism drugs
38 Bisacodyl 17.6 Cathartics
39 Bleaching Powder 15.2 Disinfectants
40 Bleomycin 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
41 Bupivacaine 1.2 Local Anaesthetics
42 Busulfan 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
43 Calamine 13.3 Anti-inflammatory & antipuritic drugs
44 Calcium Ipodate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
45 Calcium Salts 27 Vitamins & Minerals
46 Carbamazepine 5 Anticonvulsants
47 Carbimazole 18.8 Thyroid & Antithyroid
48 Centchroman 18.3 Contraceptives
49 Cephalexin* 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
50 Cetrimide 15.1 Antiseptics
51 Chlorhexidine 15.1 Antiseptics
52 Chloroquine 6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs
53 Chlorphenicol 6.2.2; 21.1 Otherantibacterials;                                                            ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Anti-infectives
54 Chlorpheniramine 3 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis
55 Chlorpromazine 24.1 Drugs used in Psychotic Disorders
56 Chlorthalidone 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
57 Ciprofloxacin 6.2.2; 21.1 Otherantibacterials; ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Anti-infectives
58 Cisplatin 6.2 Antibacterials
59 Clofazimine 6.2.3 Anti-Leprosy
60 Clomipramine* 24.4 Drugs used for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and panic attacks
61 Cloxacillin 6.2.1 Penicillins
62 Co-trimoxazole (Trimethoprim + Sulphmethoxazole) 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
63 Coal tar 13.5 Keratoplastic & ketolytic drugs
64 Codeine 25.2 Antitussives
65 Concentrated Vit A solution 27 Vitamins & Minerals
66 Condoms with or without spermicide 18.3 Contraceptives
67 Cyclophosphamide 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
68 Cyclosporin 8.1 Immunosuppressants
69 Cytosine arabiniside 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
70 D.P.T. Vaccine 19.3 Vaccines
71 Danazol 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
72 Dapsone 6.2.3 Anti-Leprosy
73 Deferoxamine 4.2 Specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
74 Dexamethasone 3; 18.1 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis         Adrenal Hormones & synthetics
75 Dextran 70 25.2 Antitussives
76 Dextromethorphan 25.2 Antitussives
77 Diazepam 12.3; 5; 24.3 Anti-inflammatory & antipuritic drugs;  Anticonvulsants;                                                            Drugs used for sedation and generalized anxiety disorders
78 Diclofenac 2.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics
79 Dicyclomine HCL 17.5 Anti spasmodic drugs
80 Diethylcarbamazine 6.2 Antibacterials
81 Digoxin 12.4 Cardiovascular drugs - Cardiac glycosides
82 Dihydro Ergotamine 7.1 For treatment of acute attack
83 Diltiazem 12.1; 2.2 Anti-anginals; Opiod Analgesics
84 Dimercaprol 4.2 Specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
85 Dioxanite Furoate 6.4.1 Antiamoebic & antigiardiasis
86 Diphtheria antitoxin 19.2 Sera & Immunoglobulins
87 Dithranol* 13.5 Keratoplastic & ketolytic drugs
88 Dobutamine* 12.5 Cardiovascular drugs - Vascular shock drugs
89 Domperidone 17.2 Anti emetics
90 Dopamine 12.5 Cardiovascular drugs - Vascular shock drugs
91 Doxorubicin 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
92 Doxycycline 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
93 Enalapril 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
94 Epinephrine 3 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis
95 Erythromycin 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
96 Ethambutol 6.2.4 Anti-Tuberculosis
97 Ether 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
98 Ethinylestradiol + Norethisterone 18.3 Contraceptives
99 Ethinylestradiol +Levonorgesterol 18.3 Contraceptives
100 Ethinylestradiol+Norgestrol 18.3 Contraceptives
101 Ethyl alcohol 15.1 Antiseptics
102 Ethyl chloride 1.2 Local Anaesthetics
103 Ethylestradiol 18.4 Estrogens
104 Etoposide 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
105 Factor 1X Complex(coagulation factors II, VII, IX, X)* 11.2 Plasma fractions
106 Factor VIII concentrate 11.2 Plasma fractions
107 Ferrous salt 10.1 Antianemia drugs
108 Fluorescein 14.1 Opthalmic drugs
109 Fluorexine 24.2 Drugs used in Mood Disorders
110 Fluorouracil 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
111 Folic acid 10.1 Antianemia drugs
112 Folinic Acid 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
113 Formaldehyde IP 15.2 Disinfectants
114 Framycetin sulphate 13.2 Dermatological (Topical) - Anti-infective drugs
115 Furazolidone 17.7 Drugs for diarrhoea
116 Furosemide 16 Diuretics
117 Gamma benzene hexachloride 13.6 Scabicides & pediculicides
118 Gentamicin 6.2.2; 21.1 Other Antibacterials; ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Anti-infectives
119 Gentian Violet 15.1 Antiseptics
120 Glybenclamide 18.5 Insulins & Anti-Diabetic
121 Glucose with sodium chloride 26.2 Parenteral solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances
122 Glucose 26.2 Parenteral solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base disturbances
123 Glutaraldehyde 15.2 Disinfectants
124 Glycerine IP 13.5 Keratoplastic & ketolytic drugs
125 Glyceryl trinitrate 12.1 Anti-anginals
126 Grieseofulvin 6.3 Anti-fungals
127 Haloperidole 24.1 Drugs used in Psychotic Disorders
128 Halothane 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
129 Heparin sodium 10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation
130 Hepatitis B vaccine 19.3 Vaccines
131 Homatropine 21.5 ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Mydriatics
132 Hydrochlorothiazide 16 Diuretics
133 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 3; 18.1 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis;      Adrenal Hormones & synthetics
134 Hydrogen peroxide 15.1 Antiseptics
135 Hyoscine N butylbromide 17.5 Anti spasmodic drugs
136 Ibuprofen 2.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics
137 Imipramine 24.2 Drugs used in Mood Disorders
138 Immunoglobulin 19.2 Sera & Immunoglobulins
139 Insulin injection (soluble) 18.5 Insulins & Anti-Diabetic
140 Intermediate acting insulin (Lente / NPH insulin 18.5 Insulins & Anti-Diabetic
141 Intraperitoneal dialysis solution 23 Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions
142 Iopanoic acid 14.2 Radiocontrast media
143 Iron dextran 10.1 Antianemia drugs
144 Isoflurane* 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
145 Isoniazid 6.2.4 Anti-Tuberculosis
146 Isoprenaline 12.2 Cardiovascular drugs - Antidysrhythmic drugs
147 Isosorbide-5-mononitrate 12.1 Anti-anginals
148 Isoxsuprine 22.2 Antioxytocics
149 Isphagula 17.5 Anti spasmodic drugs
150 IUD containing copper 18.3 Contraceptives
151 Ketamine 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
152 Ketoconazole 6.3 Anti-fungals
153 L-Asparginase 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
154 Levodopa / Carbidopa 9 Anti-parkinsonism drugs
155 Levothyroxine 18.8 Thyroid & Antithyroid
156 Lignocaine 1.2; 12.2 Local Anaesthetics;  Antidysrhythmic drugs
157 Lithium carbonate 24.2 Drugs used in Mood Disorders
158 Local anaesthetic, astringent and anti-inflammatory drugs 17.3 Anti-haemorrhoidal drugs
159 Loperamide 17.7 Drugs for diarrhoea
160 Mannitol* 16 Diuretics
161 Measles vaccine 19.3 Vaccines
162 Mebendazole 6.1.1 Intestinal Anthelminthics
163 Meglumine Iothalamate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
164 Meglumine Iotraxate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
165 Melphalan 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
166 Mercatopurine 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
167 Metformin 18.5 Insulins & Anti-Diabetic
168 Methotrexate 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
169 Methyl Ergometrine 22.1 Oxytocics
170 Methyldopa 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
171 Methylprednisolone 18.1 Adrenal Hormones & synthetics
172 Methylrosanlinium chloride (Gentian violet) 13.2 Dermatological (Topical) - Anti-infective drugs
173 Methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue) 4.2 Specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
174 Metoclopramide 17.2 Anti emetics
175 Metronidazole 6.2.2; 6.4.1 Other antibacterials; Antiamoebic & antigiardiasis
176 Mexiletine 12.2 Cardiovascular drugs - Antidysrhythmic drugs
177 Miconazole 13.1; 21.1 Dermatological (Topical) - Anti-fungal drugs; Oxytocics
178 Mitomycin-C 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
179 Morphine 1.3 Preop. Medication & sedation for short term procedures
180 Nalidixic acid 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
181 Naloxone* 4.2 Specific anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
182 Neomycin* 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
183 Neomycin + bacitracin 13.2 Dermatological (Topical) - Anti-infective drugs
184 Neostigmine 20 Muscle relaxants (peripherally acting) & cholinesterase inhibitors
185 Niclosamide 6.1.1 Intestinal Anthelminthics
186 Nicotinamide 27 Vitamins & Minerals
187 Nifedipine 12.3 Cardiovascular drugs - Antihypertensive drugs
188 Nitrofurantoin 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
189 Nitrous oxide 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
190 Norethisterone 18.7 Progestogens
191 Norfloxacin 6.2.2 Other antibacterials
192 Normal saline 26.2 Parenteral
193 Nystatin 6.3 Anti-fungals
194 Oral polliomyelitis vaccine (live attenuated) 19.3 Vaccines
195 Oral rehydration salts 17.7; 26.1 Drugs for diarrhoea; oral solutions correcting water, electrolyte & anti-base disturbances
196 Oxygen 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
197 Oxytocin 22.1 Oxytocics
198 Pancuronium 20 Muscle relaxants (peripherally acting) & cholinesterase inhibitors
199 Paracetamol 2.1; 7.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics; For treatment of acute attack
200 Penicillamine 4.2 Anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning
201 Pentamidine 6.4.2 Antileishmaniasis drugs
202 Pentazocine 2.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics
203 Pethidine 2.1 Non-Opiod Analgesics
204 Pheniramine 3 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis
205 Phenobarbital 5 Anticonvulsants
206 Phenylephrine 21.5 Mydriatics
207 Phenytoin Sodium 5 Anticonvulsants
208 Pilocarpine 21.4 ENT & Opthalmological preparations - Myotics & Antiglaucoma drugs
209 Polygeline 11.1 Plasma substitutes
210 Polyvidone iodine 13.2; 15.1 Anti-infective drugs; Disinfectants 
211 Potassium permanganate 15.2 Antiseptics 
212 Potassium iodide 18.8 Thyroid & Antithyroid
213 Pralidoxime (2-PAM)* 4.2 Anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning-Specific
214 Praziquqntel 6.1.1 Intestinal Anthelminthics
215 Prednisolone 3; 8.3; 18.1; 21.2 Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis; Hormones & antihomones; Adrenal Hormones & synthetics; Antiinflammatory drugs
216 Primaquine 6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs
217 Procainamide 12.2 Antidysrhythmic drugs
218 Procaine benzylpenicillin 6.2.1 Penicillins
219 Procarbazine 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
220 Prochlorperazine 17.2 Anti emetics
221 Prometahazine 1.3; 3; 17.2;  Preop. Medication & sedation for short term procedures; Anti-allergies & drugs used in anaphylaxis; Anti emetics
222 Propranolol 7.2; 12.1; 12.3; 14.2 For prophylaxis; Anti-anginals Antihypertensive drugs; Radiocontrast media
223 Potassium Sulphate 10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation
224 Pyrantel pamoate 6.1.2 Antifilarials
225 Pyrazinamide 6.2.4 Anti-Tuberculosis
226 Pyridoxine 27 Vitamins & Minerals
227 Quinidine 12.2 Antidysrhythmic drugs
228 Quinine 6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs
229 Rabies immunoglobulin 19.2 Sera & Immunoglobulins
230 Rabies vaccine 19.3 Vaccines
231 Ranitidine HCl 17.1 Antacids & anti Ulcer drugs
232 Retinol 27 Vitamins & Minerals
233 Riboflavin 27 Vitamins & Minerals
234 Rifampicin 6.2.3; 6.2.4 Anti-Leprosy; Anti-Tuberculosis
235 Ringer lactate 26.2 Solutions correcting water, electrolyte & acid-base disturbances-Parenteral
236 Salbutamol 25.1 Mydriatics
237 Salicylic acid 13.5 Keratoplastic & ketolytic drugs
238 Silver nitrate 13.2 Anti-infective drugs
239 Silver sulphadiazine 13.2 Anti-infective drugs
240 Sodium Stibogluconate 6.4.2 Antileishmaniasis drugs
241 Sodium Nitroprusside 12.3 Antihypertensive drugs
242 Sodium + Meglumine diatrizoate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
243 Sodium Iothalamate 14.2 Radiocontrast media
244 Sodium Thiosulfate* 4.2 Anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning-Specific
245 Sodium valproate 5 Anticonvulsants
246 Sodium Nitrite 4.2 Anti-dotes & other substances used in poisoning-Specific
247 Spironolactone 16 Diuretics
248 Streptokinase 12.6 Antithrombotic drugs
249 Streptomycin 6.2.4 Anti-Tuberculosis
250 Succinyl Choline 20 Muscle relaxants (peripherally acting) & cholinesterase inhibitors
251 Sulphacetamide 21.1 Anti-infectives
252 Sulphadoxine+Pyrimethamine 6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs
253 Sulfasalazine 17.4 Anti inflammatory drugs
254 Tamoxifen 8.3 Hormones & antihomones
255 Terbutaline 22.2 Antioxytocics
256 Testosterone propionate 18.2 Androgens
257 Tetanus toxoid 19.3 Vaccines
258 Tetracaine 21.3 Local Anaesthetics
259 Tetracycline 6.2.2; 21.1 Other antibacterials; Anti-infectives
260 Theophylline compounds 25.1 Antiasthmatic
261 Thiamine 27 Vitamins & Minerals
262 Thiopental Sodium 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
263 Timolol 21.4 Miotics & Antiglaucoma drugs
264 Trinidazole 6.4.1 Antiamoebic & antigiardiasis
265 Trihexyphenidyl 9 Anti-parkinsonism drugs
266 Tropicamide 14.1 Opthalmic drugs
267 Tuberculin, purified protein derivative 19.1 Diagnostic agents
268 Urokinase 12.6 Antithrombotic drugs
269 Verapamil 12.2 Antidysrhythmic drugs
270 Vinblastine 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
271 Vincristine 8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
272 Vit B12 1.1 Gen Anaesthetics & Oxygen
273 Vit B-complex and multi-vitamins as per sch. V 27 Vitamins & Minerals
274 Vit D ergocalciferol 27 Vitamins & Minerals
275 Vit. K. 10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation
276 Warfarin 10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation
277 Water for injection IP 26.3 Miscellaneous Solutions correcting water, electrolyte & acid-base disturbances
278 Xylometazoline 21.2 Antiinflammatory drugs
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