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TANZANIA NATIONAL FORMULARY (TNF 2nd Edition)

The TNF 2nd Edition consists of the following  headings/chapters

(Refer the Table of Contents)

  • Foreword........................................................................................................... i
  • Acknowledgement........................................................................................... ii
  • Abbreviations....................................................................................................iii
  • Use of the Tanzania National Formulary.................................................... iv
  • Guidelines on prescribing............................................................................. 1
  • Guidelines on dispensing…..........................................................................4
  • Reporting and monitoring of Adverse Drug reactions (ADRs)............... 5
  • Anaesthetics and related drugs....................................................................7
  • Analgesics, NSAIDs, Antirheumatics and drugs for gout........................17
  • Antimigraine drugs..........................................................................................25
  • Drugs for allergy and allergic emergencies...............................................28
  • Substances used in poisoning.....................................................................33
  • Antiepileptics/anticonvulsants.......................................................................41
  • Anti-infective drugs...........................................................................................46
  • Cyototoxic (antineoplastic) drugs).................................................................96
  • Anti-parkinsonism drugs.................................................................................105
  • Drugs for anaemia........................................................................................... 109
  • Anti-coagulants and antagonists...................................................................113
  • Blood products and plasma substitutes......................................................117
  • Cardiovascular drugs.......................................................................................118
  • Dermatological Preparations..........................................................................136
  • Gastrointestinal drugs......................................................................................141
  • Insulin and antidiabetic agents.......................................................................153
  • Adrenal hormones and synthetic substitutes............................................ ..158
  • Thyroid hormones..............................................................................................16
  • 2Sex hormones, contraceptives and related drugs.......................................165
  • Sera, immunoglobulins and vaccines............................................................173
  • Eye preparations................................................................................................ 179
  • Drugs for ear, nose and oropharynx ...........................................................
  • Drugs used in obstetrics.................................................................................. 192
  • Psychotherapeutic drugs............................................................................... ...196
  • Drugs acting on the respiratory tract............................................................... 213
  • Solutions correcting water, electrolytes and acid base disturbances......224
  • Vitamins and minerals...................................................................................... 226
  • Drugs for genitourinary disorders....................................................................232
  • Diagnostics..........................................................................................................235
   
            Appendix 1: Drug interactions............................................................................239
            Appendix 2: Drugs and pregnancy....................................................................255
            Appendix 3: Drugs and breast-feeding............................................................264
            Appendix 4: Drugs and hepatic impairment....................................................271
            Appendix 5: Drugs and renal impairment........................................................276
            Appendix 6: Report of suspected adverse drug reactions............................282

 
 
 
  1. Mkutano wa Wamiliki wa Maduka ya Dawa Baridi Mkoani Dar es Salaam, tarehe 17 January 2012.
    (Posted: 16th January, 2012)

  2. Announcement to all Parties Conducting Clinical Trials and those Providing Preventive Chemotherapy in Tanzania.
    (Posted: 30th December, 2011)

  3. Clarification on Inspection of Overseas Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities by TFDA.
    (Posted: 21st December, 2011)

  4. Announcement to All Parties Involved or Conducting Clinical Trials in Tanzania.
    (Posted: 25th October, 2011)

  5. a) Utaratibu Mpya wa Kulipia Huduma za TFDA Kufanyika Kupitia Benki.
    (Imetolewa: 07 Oktoba, 2011)

    b) New Payment Systems for TFDA Services Through Bank Account.
    (Posted: 7th October, 2011)

  6. Tahadhari ya Uwepo wa Dawa Bandia kwenye Soko.
    (Imetolewa: 27 Septemba, 2011)

  7. Tangazo la Viwango Vipya vya Ada na Tozo 2011/2012.
    (Imetolewa: 23 Septemba, 2011)

  8. Taarifa kwa Umma Kuhusu Usalama wa Samaki Walioingizwa Nchini kutoka Japan, Tarehe 24, July 2011.
    (Imetolewa: 13 Septemba, 2011)


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