E 275mg / H 75mg / Z 400mg / R 150mg, tab., blister
STD
DORAEHZR2T1
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300420
Last Updated on:
22/10/2024, 12:20:19
Former
Code(s):
-X DORARHZE1FD
6.2.5 - Antituberculosis medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J04AM06
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
The product is part of at least one Kit.
A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
ETHAMBUTOL / ISONIAZID / PYRAZINAMIDE / RIFAMPICIN
Full Name
ETHAMBUTOL hydrochloride (E) / ISONIAZID (H) / PYRAZINAMIDE (Z) / RIFAMPICIN (R)
Therapeutic Action
Fixed-dose combination (FDC) of three antituberculosis bactericidals and one antituberculosis bacteriostatic (ethambutol)
Indications
Drug-Sensitive tuberculosis (DS-TB)
Instructions for use
Blister packaging is the packaging of choice for antituberculosis medicines due to the unstable nature of some of them when exposed to higher temperatures and humidity.
Bulk packaging (hospital packs) should only be used in special circumstances or in case of unexpected problems in availability of the blister presentation.
The quantity to be ordered is calculated per tablet, not per blister.
Storage
Below 25ºC ‐ Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity