MFDA-approved medications available in the Maldives, including prescription, OTC and hospital-use drugs.
| Name | Summary |
|---|---|
| An antiretroviral tablet taken with other medicines to treat HIV-1 infection. | |
| Antiretroviral (NRTI) combination tablet. | |
| Hospital-use injection. | |
| A targeted kinase-inhibitor tablet used to treat certain breast cancers. | |
| A hormone-blocking tablet taken with prednisone for metastatic castration-resist… | |
| A tablet that improves blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| Over-the-counter gel. | |
| Anticoagulant medicine, listed as a therapeutic alternative to warfarin. | |
| A tablet used for glaucoma, fluid retention, certain epilepsies and altitude sic… | |
| A mucus-thinning medicine for lung conditions, also an antidote to paracetamol o… | |
| Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a medicine used to reduce the chance of a bloo… | |
| An antiviral medicine for infections such as cold sores, shingles, chickenpox an… | |
| Chemotherapy injection for several childhood and adult cancers. | |
| Prescription-only oral liquid. | |
| A targeted tablet for KRAS G12C-mutated lung and colorectal cancers. | |
| An injected biologic medicine for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthr… | |
| Skin gel (retinoid) for treating acne. | |
| Prescription-only gel. | |
| An intravenous medicine that restores normal rhythm in certain fast heartbeats (… | |
| Adrenaline (epinephrine) is an emergency injection for severe allergic reactions… | |
| Over-the-counter: injection, tablet. | |
| Eye injection for macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. | |
| An eye injection (VEGF inhibitor) for wet macular degeneration and diabetic eye … | |
| Antidepressant tablet for major depression in adults. | |
| An anthelmintic (deworming) tablet for tapeworm larval infections. | |
| A human blood-derived protein infusion used to restore blood volume and albumin … | |
| A nebulised bronchodilator combination for bronchospasm in COPD. | |
| A targeted capsule (ALK inhibitor) for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. | |
| A weekly bisphosphonate tablet that treats and prevents osteoporosis. | |
| A weekly bisphosphonate tablet that treats and prevents osteoporosis. | |
| A once-daily alpha-blocker tablet that eases urinary symptoms of an enlarged pro… | |
| Over-the-counter oral liquid. | |
| A daily tablet that lowers uric acid to prevent gout and kidney stones. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| Vitamin D analogue for vitamin D metabolism disorders. | |
| A benzodiazepine tablet for generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in a… | |
| An injection into the penis used to treat erectile dysfunction. | |
| A clot-dissolving intravenous medicine for stroke, heart attack and massive pulm… | |
| Prescription-only solution. | |
| Over-the-counter: oral liquid, tablet. | |
| A capsule for influenza A prevention and treatment and for parkinsonism. | |
| A tablet for pulmonary arterial hypertension that improves exercise ability and … | |
| Expectorant that helps clear mucus from the airways. | |
| Prescription-only oral liquid. | |
| Expectorant that helps clear mucus from the airways. | |
| Prescription-only syrup. | |
| An aminoglycoside antibiotic given by injection for serious bacterial infections… | |
| Over-the-counter cream. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| An intravenous amino acid solution used as the protein part of drip feeding when… | |
| Hospital-use IV infusion. | |
| An intravenous theophylline medicine for acute asthma and COPD flare-ups. | |
| Prescription-only oral liquid. | |
| An antiarrhythmic tablet reserved for life-threatening recurrent ventricular arr… | |
| An antipsychotic tablet used to treat schizophrenia. | |
| A low-dose tricyclic medicine for nerve pain, long-lasting pain and migraine pre… | |
| Tablet: calcium-channel blocker + beta-blocker. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| A once-daily calcium-channel blocker for high blood pressure and angina. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| A combination tablet (amlodipine plus valsartan) used to lower high blood pressu… | |
| Prescription-only: medicated nail lacquer, cream. | |
| Prescription-only gel. | |
| A penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections like chest infections and denta… | |
| A penicillin antibiotic (co-amoxiclav) used to treat a range of bacterial infect… | |
| An intravenous liposomal antifungal for serious fungal infections and visceral l… | |
| An injectable penicillin antibiotic for infections like meningitis, sepsis and t… | |
| Prescription-only: capsule, oral liquid, injection. | |
| An injectable penicillin-based antibiotic combination used to treat bacterial in… | |
| HIV protease inhibitor for treatment-experienced patients. | |
| A hormone medicine (aromatase inhibitor) that treats and helps prevent breast ca… | |
| Prescription-only ointment. | |
| Prescription-only IV infusion. | |
| Prescription-only eye drops. | |
| An androgen receptor inhibitor tablet used to treat prostate cancer. | |
| An anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to treat and prevent blood clots. | |
| An anti-sickness capsule (NK1 blocker) used with other medicines to prevent naus… | |
| An antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and the mania of bipolar d… | |
| Injected chemotherapy for acute promyelocytic leukaemia. | |
| Artemether is an artemisinin derivative given by intramuscular injection to trea… | |
| A combination antimalarial tablet used to treat uncomplicated falciparum malaria… | |
| Artesunate is an antiparasitic medicine used for the treatment of malaria, given… | |
| Artesunate + mefloquine is a fixed-dose combination tablet used to treat Plasmod… | |
| Vitamin C given as an intravenous infusion for short-term treatment of scurvy wh… | |
| Prescription-only capsule. | |
| An HIV protease inhibitor capsule used with other antiretrovirals to treat HIV-1… | |
| Atazanavir boosted with ritonavir — an HIV protease-inhibitor regimen used with … | |
| A beta blocker medicine for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats and angina… | |
| An immunotherapy infusion (PD-L1 blocking antibody) used to treat several cancer… | |
| A non-stimulant capsule (noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor) used to treat ADHD. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| A statin used to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes. | |
| An injectable muscle relaxant used during general anaesthesia and mechanical ven… | |
| An emergency injection used for dangerously slow heart rate and certain poisonin… | |
| An immunotherapy infusion (PD-L1 blocking antibody) used to treat certain cancer… | |
| A targeted kinase-inhibitor tablet used to treat advanced kidney cancer. | |
| A chemotherapy medicine given by injection for myelodysplastic syndrome and cert… | |
| An immunosuppressant used for inflammatory conditions and to prevent transplant … | |
| Skin gel for the pimples and pustules of rosacea. | |
| Antihistamine nasal spray for allergy symptoms. | |
| A macrolide antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections. | |
| Injected antibiotic for serious Gram-negative bacterial infections. | |
| Prescription-only ointment. | |
| A muscle relaxant used to ease muscle spasms, cramps and tightness. | |
| An injectable antibody used to help prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. | |
| A live vaccine given to prevent tuberculosis in people at high risk. | |
| A steroid preventer inhaler used for asthma and COPD. | |
| Prescription-only cream. | |
| Cream/lotion: corticosteroid + antifungal. | |
| Prescription-only cream. | |
| Inhaler: corticosteroid + beta2-agonist bronchodilator. | |
| Prescription-only: cream, ointment. | |
| An antimycobacterial tablet used with other drugs for multidrug-resistant tuberc… | |
| An injectable biologic (BLyS inhibitor) used to treat lupus. | |
| An intravenous chemotherapy (alkylating drug) for certain blood cancers. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| A long-acting penicillin antibiotic given by injection into a muscle. | |
| Over-the-counter cream. | |
| Prescription-only ointment. | |
| Over-the-counter lozenges. | |
| Skin lotion for scabies and lice. | |
| Injectable penicillin antibiotic. | |
| Prescription-only capsule. | |
| A tablet used to treat the vertigo, tinnitus and sickness of Ménière's disease. | |
| A potent steroid skin treatment for eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. | |
| Prescription-only: eye drops, cream. | |
| Prescription-only ointment. | |
| Prescription-only cream. | |
| Cream: corticosteroid + aminoglycoside antibiotic. | |
| Ointment/lotion: corticosteroid + keratolytic. | |
| Beta blocker eye drops used to lower raised pressure inside the eye. | |
| A tablet that stimulates the bladder, used to treat urinary retention. | |
| An eye injection used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| A hormone therapy tablet used with other treatment for advanced prostate cancer. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| Prescription-only capsule. | |
| A stimulant laxative taken to treat constipation. | |
| A beta blocker used for high blood pressure, angina and heart failure. | |
| Tablet: beta-blocker + calcium-channel blocker. | |
| Bivalent oral polio vaccine, Sabin strains. | |
| A chemotherapy injection used as palliative treatment for several cancers. | |
| An injected chemotherapy (proteasome inhibitor) for multiple myeloma and mantle … | |
| A tablet for pulmonary arterial hypertension (high pressure in lung arteries). | |
| Hospital-use reagent. | |
| Hospital-use pre-filled syring with applicator tip. | |
| Eye drops that lower raised pressure inside the eye. | |
| Combination eye drops that lower high pressure inside the eye. | |
| Eye drops that treat high pressure inside the eye and glaucoma. | |
| Expectorant that helps clear mucus from the airways. | |
| A tablet for high prolactin levels, acromegaly and Parkinson's disease. | |
| A steroid preventer inhaler for asthma and COPD. | |
| Prescription-only inhaler. | |
| Bupivacaine is a long-acting local anaesthetic injected to numb part of the body… | |
| A local anaesthetic injected into the spine for surgery (spinal anaesthesia). | |
| A film dissolved under the tongue to treat opioid dependence. | |
| An antidepressant tablet used to treat major depression. | |
| A tablet for anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety. | |
| Antifungal skin cream for common fungal infections. | |
| Prescription-only injection. | |
| A chemotherapy infusion, given with prednisone, for advanced prostate cancer aft… | |
| A tablet that lowers prolactin, used to treat hyperprolactinaemia. | |
| A targeted cancer tablet (kinase inhibitor) for advanced medullary thyroid cance… | |
| Caffeine citrate is a medicine for apnoea of prematurity — pauses in breathing i… | |
| Over-the-counter lotion. | |
| Over-the-counter: lotion, cream. | |
| A vitamin D-based ointment or lotion for plaque psoriasis. | |
| The most potent active form of vitamin D, taken as capsules. | |
| A phosphate binder that lowers blood phosphorus in kidney failure. | |
| Calcium carbonate is an antacid that relieves heartburn, acid indigestion and up… | |
| Over-the-counter suspension. | |
| Vitamin and mineral combination: capsule, oral liquid, syrup. | |
| Over-the-counter tablet. | |
| Vitamin and mineral combination tablet. | |
| Prescription-only cream. | |
| An injection used to treat acutely low blood calcium. | |
| Over-the-counter tablet. | |
| Prescription-only powder. | |
| Vitamin and mineral combination tablet. | |
| A type 2 diabetes tablet (SGLT2 inhibitor) that also protects heart and kidneys. | |
| A chemotherapy tablet for bowel, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers. | |
| A pain-relieving (topical analgesic) cream applied to the skin. | |
| An ACE inhibitor tablet for high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidn… | |
| Eye solution used during surgery to constrict the pupil. | |
| An anticonvulsant (anti-seizure) medicine taken as extended-release tablets. | |
| A combination tablet for Parkinson's disease and related parkinsonism. | |
| A tablet that treats an overactive thyroid by reducing thyroid hormones. | |
| Prescription-only syrup. | |
| Hospital-use injection. | |
| Prescription-only eye preparation. | |
| A platinum chemotherapy infusion, mainly for advanced ovarian cancer. | |
| A hospital injection for second-trimester abortion and severe bleeding after chi… | |
| An injected chemotherapy (proteasome inhibitor) for relapsed or refractory multi… | |
| A beta blocker for high blood pressure, heart failure and angina. | |
| Prescription-only tablet. | |
| An antifungal injection for serious Candida and Aspergillus infections. | |
| A cephalosporin antibiotic for ear, chest, throat, urinary and skin infections. | |
| A cephalosporin antibiotic for urinary, skin and throat infections. | |
| Injectable cephalosporin antibiotic. |