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Formulari Ubat KKM (FUKKM)
| # | Generic Name | MDC | Category | Indications | Pres. Restrictions | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1351 | Rifampicin 300mg Capsule | J04AB02-000-C10-02-XXX | B | i) Tuberculosis ii) Leprosy iii) Prophylaxis for meningococcal meningitis iv)Staphylococcus biofilm related prosthetic joint infection or any biofilm sensitive to rifampicin in combination therapy with another antibiotic | None | i) ADULT: 450 - 600 mg as a single morning dose. CHILD: 10 - 20 mg/kg body weight daily in 1 - 2 doses. Directly observed therapy (DOT): 10 mg/kg twice weekly or 3 times/week. Maximum: 600 mg ii) ADULT: 600 mg/day CHILD: 10mg/kg iii) ADULT: 600 mg twice daily for 2 days CHILD: 10mg/kg twice daily for 2 days INFANT: 5mg/kg twice daily for 2 days iv) ADULT: 600mg OD CHILD: 10-20mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses Dosing is individualised and according to product insert/protocol. |
| 1352 | Rifampicin, Dapsone & Clofazimine | J04AM02-961-T99-01-XXX | B | For the treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis | None | Rifampicin: 600 mg once monthly, Dapsone: 100 mg daily, Clofazimine: 300 mg once monthly and 50 mg daily (or 100 mg on alternate days) |
| 1353 | Ringers Solution (contained sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride) | B05XA30-905-P60-01-XXX | B | As a source of electrolytes and water for hydration/replenishing of chloride | None | According to the needs of the patient |
| 1354 | Risankizumab 150mg Solution for Injection | L04AC18-000-P50-02-XXX | A* | Treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy with major involvement of special site (face, scalp, genitals, palmoplantar) | - As third-line therapy (after failing/intolerant/contraindicated to standard systemic drugs and/or phototherapy and/or IL-17 inhibitors) - To be prescribed by Dermatologists only | 150 mg administered by subcutaneous injection at week 0, week 4, and every 12 weeks thereafter. Consideration should be given to discontinuing treatment in patients who have shown no response after 16 weeks of treatment. |
| 1355 | Risperidone 1 mg Tablet | N05AX08000T1001XX | B | i) Schizophrenia, including first episode psychosis, acute schizophrenic exacerbations, chronic schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions ii) Short-term symptomatic treatment (up to 6 weeks) of persistent aggression in conduct disorder in children from the age of 5 years and adolescents with subaverage intellectual functioning or mental retardation. | i) ADULT: Initial dose: 2 mg/day. Maintenance dose: 4 to 6 mg. Max: 16mg/day CHILD: Not recommended ELDERLY: Initial dose: 0.5 mg twice daily. Maintenance: 1 to 2 mg twice daily. ii) CHILD & ADOLESCENTS, 5-18 years ≥ 50 kg: Initial - 0.5 mg once daily Optimum dose: 1mg once daily < 50 kg: Initial - 0.25 mg once daily Optimum dose: 0.5mg once daily Dosing should be individualized according to product insert. | |
| 1356 | Risperidone 1 mg/ml Oral Solution | N05AX08000L5001XX | A | i) Schizophrenia, including first episode psychosis, acute schizophrenic exacerbations, chronic schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions ii) Short-term symptomatic treatment (up to 6 weeks) of persistent aggression in conduct disorder in children from the age of 5 years and adolescents with subaverage intellectual functioning or mental retardation. | i) ADULT: Initial dose: 2 mg/day. Maintenance dose: 4 to 6 mg. Max: 16mg/day CHILD: Not recommended ELDERLY: Initial dose: 0.5 mg twice daily. Maintenance: 1 to 2 mg twice daily. ii) CHILD & ADOLESCENTS, 5-18 years ≥ 50 kg: Initial - 0.5 mg once daily Optimum dose: 1mg once daily < 50 kg: Initial - 0.25 mg once daily Optimum dose: 0.5mg once daily Dosing should be individualized according to product insert. | |
| 1357 | Risperidone 2 mg Tablet | N05AX08000T1002XX | B | Schizophrenia | ADULT: Initial dose: 2 mg/day. Maintenance dose: 4 to 6 mg. Max: 16mg/day CHILD: Not recommended ELDERLY: Initial dose: 0.5 mg twice daily. Maintenance: 1 to 2 mg twice daily. Dosing should be individualized according to product insert. | |
| 1358 | Risperidone 25 mg Injection (Long Acting) | N05AX08000P3001XX | A* | Treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic psychosis and other psychotic conditions, in which positive and negative symptoms are prominent. It also alleviates affective symptoms associated with schizophrenia | 25 mg IM every 2 weeks. Dose increments (if required) to 37.5 mg or 50 mg can be considered after a minimum of 4 weeks on each dosage | |
| 1359 | Risperidone 37.5 mg Injection (Long Acting) | N05AX08000P3002XX | A* | Treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic psychosis and other psychotic conditions, in which positive and negative symptoms are prominent. It also alleviates affective symptoms associated with schizophrenia | 25 mg IM every 2 weeks. Dose increments (if required) to 37.5 mg or 50 mg can be considered after a minimum of 4 weeks on each dosage | |
| 1360 | Risperidone 50 mg Injection (Long Acting) | N05AX08000P3003XX | A* | Treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic psychosis and other psychotic conditions, in which positive and negative symptoms are prominent. It also alleviates affective symptoms associated with schizophrenia | 25 mg IM every 2 weeks. Dose increments (if required) to 37.5 mg or 50 mg can be considered after a minimum of 4 weeks on each dosage | |
| 1361 | Ritonavir 100mg Capsule | J05AE03-000-C10-01-XXX | A* | Progressive or advanced HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents. | Criteria for use: a) Clinical AIDS b) CD4 less than 350 cells or c) Viral load more than 10,000 copies/ml | ADULT: (Single PI) initially 300 mg twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice daily increments to 600 mg twice daily. (Dual PI) Initially 200mg BD, then increase by 100mg BD & reaching 400mg BD within 2 wk. |
| 1362 | Ritonavir 80mg/ml Solution | J05AE03-000-L99-01-XXX | A* | Progressive or advanced HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents. | Criteria for use: a) Clinical AIDS b) CD4 less than 350 cells or c) Viral load more than 10,000 copies/ml | ADULT: 400 - 600 mg twice daily. CHILD: >1 month, initiate at dise of 25mg/m2 twice daily, titrate dose upward every 2-3 days by 50mg/m2 twice daily (maximum dose 600mg twice daily) |
| 1363 | Rituximab 10mg/ml Injection | L01XC02000P3001XX | A* | i) Treatment of patients with relapsed or chemo-resistant low grade or follicular B-cell Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ii) Adjunctive therapy with combination chemoagents for aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma iii) Severe active rheumatoid arthritis with inadequate response or intolerance to other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) including one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor therapies iv) Maintenance in relapsed/ refractory follicular lymphoma after response to induction therapy | i) 375 mg/m2 BSA administered as an IV infusion through a dedicated line once weekly for 4 weeks ii) Combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone and vincristine) as 375 mg/m2 BSA on day 1 of each chemotherapy cycle for 8 cycles after IV administration of the glucocorticoid component of CHOP. iii) 1000 mg IV infusion followed by a second 1000 mg IV infusion two weeks later iv) 375mg/m2 BSA once every 3 months until disease progression or for a maximum period of two years. | |
| 1364 | Rituximab 1400mg/11.7ml solution for subcutaneous injection | L01XC02-000-P30-04-XXX | A* | i) Treatment of patients with relapsed or chemo-resistant low grade or follicular B-cell Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; ii) Adjunctive therapy with combination chemo-agents for aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; iii) Maintenance in relapsed/ refractory follicular lymphoma after response to induction therapy. | i) As monotherapy, first cycle with rituximab (IV formulation) 375mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion, followed by subsequent cycles with rituximab SC at a fixed dose of 1400mg per cycle, once weekly. In total: 4 weeks. ii) Combination with CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone and vincristine): first dose with rituximab (IV formulation) 375 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous infusion followed by subsequent cycles with rituximab SC injected at a fixed dose of 1400mg per cycle. In total: for up to 8 cycles. Rituximab should be administered on day 1 of each chemotherapy cycle after IV administration of the glucocorticoid component of CHOP. iii) 1400mg SC once every 3 months until disease progression or for a maximum period of two years. Note: • Premedication consisting of an anti-pyretic, antihistamine (e.g. paracetamol and diphenhydramine) and glucocorticoids, before each administration of rituximab. • All patients must always receive their first dose of rituximab by intravenous administration (using intravenous formulation) at a dose of 375mg/m2 body surface area. The subcutaneous formulation of 1400mg should only be given at the second or subsequent cycles. • Patients who were not able to receive the full rituximab intravenous infusion dose should continue to receive subsequent cycles with rituximab IV doses. • Subcutaneous formulation is not intended for intravenous administration and should be given via subcutaneous injection only. The 1400 mg strength is intended for subcutaneous use in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) only. | |
| 1365 | Rivaroxaban 10 mg Tablet | B01AX06000T1001XX | A* | i. Prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery ii. Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute DVT in adults iii. Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute PE in adults | None | Indication i: 10 mg once daily. Initial dose should be taken 6 to 10 hour post-surgery provided that haemostasis has been established. Duration of treatment: Major hip surgery 5 weeks. Major knee surgery 2 weeks Indication ii & iii 15mg BD for 21 days, followed by 20mg OD Dose reduction to 15mg OD for renal impairment (CrCl 15 to 49 ml/min) |
| 1366 | Rivaroxaban 15 mg Tablet | B01AX06000T1002XX | A* | i) Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation with one or more risk factors, such as Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, age ≥ 75 yrs, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack. ii)Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute DVT in adults. iii) Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute PE in adults. | i) 20mg once daily or 15mg once daily (CrCl 15 – 49 ml/min) ii) & (iii) 15mg BD for 21 days, followed by 20mg OD | |
| 1367 | Rivaroxaban 20 mg Tablet | B01AX06000T1003XX | A* | i)Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation with one or more risk factors, such as Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, age ≥ 75 yrs, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack. ii)Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute DVT in adults. iii) Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) following an acute PE in adults. | i) 20mg once daily or 15mg once daily (CrCl 15 – 49 ml/min) ii) & (iii) 15mg BD for 21 days, followed by 20mg OD | |
| 1368 | Rivastigmine 1.5mg Capsule | N06DA03123C1001XX | A* | Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease | For psychiatrists and neurologists only. | Initial dose 1.5 mg 2 times daily, may increase by 1.5 mg 2 times daily every 2 weeks to maximum of 6 mg 2 times daily. If treatment is interrupted for several days, should be reinitiated at the lowest daily dose |
| 1369 | Rivastigmine 13.3mg/24hr Transdermal Patch | N03DA03123M7003XX | A* | i) Mild to moderately severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type ii) Severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type iii) Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Parkinson's disease | Use as second line/alternative option if the first line medication with oral tablet failed or patients are not able to tolerate the oral medication. | Initial: 4.6mg/24hr once daily Maintenance: 9.5mg/24hr once daily after a minimum of 4 weeks and then 13.3mg/24hr if tolerated Dosing is individualised and according to product insert. |
| 1370 | Rivastigmine 2 mg/ml Oral Solution | N06DA03123L9901XX | A* | Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease | For psychiatrists and neurologists only. | Initial dose 1.5 mg 2 times daily. May be increased after a minimum of 2 weeks of treatment to 3 mg 2 times daily. Subsequently to 4.5 mg 2 times daily, up to maximum of 6 mg 2 times daily. If treatment is interrupted for several days, should be reinitiated at the lowest daily dose |
| 1371 | Rivastigmine 3mg Capsule | N06DA03123C1002XX | A* | Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease | For psychiatrists and neurologists only. | Initial dose 1.5 mg 2 times daily, may increase by 1.5 mg 2 times daily every 2 weeks to maximum of 6 mg 2 times daily. If treatment is interrupted for several days, should be reinitiated at the lowest daily dose |
| 1372 | Rivastigmine 4.5 mg Capsule | N06DA03123C1003XX | A* | Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease | For psychiatrists and neurologists only. | Initial dose 1.5 mg 2 times daily, may increase by 1.5 mg 2 times daily every 2 weeks to maximum of 6 mg 2 times daily. If treatment is interrupted for several days, should be reinitiated at the lowest daily dose |
| 1373 | Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hr Transdermal Patch | N06DA03123M7001XX | A* | i) Mild to moderately severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type ii) Severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type iii) Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Parkinson's disease | Use as second line/alternative option if the first line medication with oral tablet failed or patients are not able to tolerate the oral medication | Initial: 4.6mg/24hr once daily Maintenance: 9.5mg/24hr once daily after a minimum of 4 weeks and then 13.3mg/24hr if tolerated Dosing is individualised and according to product insert. |
| 1374 | Rivastigmine 6 mg Capsule | N06DA03123C1004XX | A* | Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease | For psychiatrists and neurologists only. | Initial dose 1.5 mg 2 times daily, may increase by 1.5 mg 2 times daily every 2 weeks to maximum of 6 mg 2 times daily. If treatment is interrupted for several days, should be reinitiated at the lowest daily dose |
| 1375 | Rivastigmine 9.5 mg/24hr Transdermal Patch | N06DA03123M7002XX | A* | i) Mild to moderately severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type ii) Severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type iii) Mild to moderately severe dementia associated with Parkinson's disease | Use as second line/alternative option if the first line medication with oral tablet failed or patients are not able to tolerate the oral medication | Initial: 4.6mg/24hr once daily Maintenance: 9.5mg/24hr once daily after a minimum of 4 weeks and then 13.3mg/24hr if tolerated Dosing is individualised and according to product insert. |
| 1376 | Rocuronium Bromide 10mg/ml Injection | M03AC09-320-P30-01-XXX | A* | As an adjunct to general anaesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation, to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery and to facilitate mechanical ventilation in adults, children and infants from one month of age. | None | Adult: Initial: 0.6mg/kg. Higher doses of 1 mg/kg may be used for intubation during rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia. Maintenance: 0.15mg/kg (may reduce to 0.075-0.1 mg/kg if inhalational anaesthesia is used) or by infusion at a rate of 0.3-0.6mg/kg/hr (0.3-0.4mg/kg/hr if inhalational anaesthesia is used). Doses should be based on ideal body weight for obese patients weighing >30% above the ideal body weight. Child: Infants and children >1 mth: Initially: 0.6mg/kg. Maintenance: 0.15mg/kg or by infusion at a rate of 0.3-0.6mg/kg/hr, maintenance doses may be required more frequently than in adult patients. Elderly/patients with hepatic and/or biliary tract disease and/or renal impairment: Initially: 0.6mg/kg. Maintenance: 0.075-0.1 mg/kg or by infusion at a rate of 0.3-0.4mg/kg/hr. |
| 1377 | Ropinirole HCI 2 mg Extended Release Tablet | N04BC04110T5003XX | A* | Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson?s disease. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with levodopa | ADULT: Initially 2 mg once daily for the 1st week. May be increased by 2 mg at ≥1 week intervals. Max: 24 mg/day. Switching from ropinirole immediate-realease to prolonged-release tablet; dose of ropinirole prolonged release tablet should be based on the total daily dose of ropinirole immediate-release tab the patient was taking. Tablets should be taken at a similar time each day with or without food, must be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, crushed or divided. | |
| 1378 | Ropinirole HCI 4 mg Extended Release Tablet | N04BC04110T5004XX | A* | Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson?s disease. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with levodopa | ADULT: Initially 2 mg once daily for the 1st week. May be increased by 2 mg at ≥1 week intervals. Max: 24 mg/day. Switching from ropinirole immediate-realease to prolonged-release tablet; dose of ropinirole prolonged release tablet should be based on the total daily dose of ropinirole immediate-release tab the patient was taking. Tablets should be taken at a similar time each day with or without food, must be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, crushed or divided. | |
| 1379 | Ropinirole HCl 0.25 mg Tablet | N04BCO4-110-T10-01-XXX | A* | i) Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with levodopa ii) Treatment of restless leg syndrome | i) 0.25 mg 3 times daily gradually increasing till adequate response obtained up to a maximum of 24 mg/day. Most patients need 3-9 mg/day ii) Initial: 0.25mg ON for 2 days then increased if tolerated to 0.5mg ON. Further dose increment of 0.5mg/week can be made until optimal response is achieved | |
| 1380 | Ropinirole HCl 1 mg Tablet | N04BCO4-110-T10-02-XXX | A* | i) Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with levodopa ii) Treatment of restless leg syndrome | i) 0.25 mg 3 times daily gradually increasing till adequate response obtained up to a maximum of 24 mg/day. Most patients need 3-9 mg/day ii) Initial: 0.25mg ON for 2 days then increased if tolerated to 0.5mg ON. Further dose increment of 0.5mg/week can be made until optimal response is achieved |