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Indications starting with 'I'

Indication	Treatments
Iatrogenic hypotension	Phenylephrine : Hypotension – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Phenylephrine : Hypotension – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Idiopathic edema	Triamterene : Idiopathic edema – only adults (18 years old or older)
Idiopathic female infertility	Progesterone : Infertility due to tubal, idiopathic or endometriosis linked sterility – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Idiopathic generalized epilepsy	Levetiracetam : Partial onset seizures, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, idiopathic generalised epilepsy – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Levetiracetam : Partial onset seizures, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, idiopathic generalised epilepsy – only minors (0 - 18 years old)
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension	Epoprostenol : Idiopathic or heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) – only adults (18 years old or older) Riociguat : Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) – only adults (18 years old or older)
Idiopathic sideroblastic anemia	Pyridoxine : Idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia – only adults (18 years old or older)
Ileostomy present	Methylcellulose : Colostomy, ileostomy, diarrhoea – only adults (18 years old or older)
Imaging of artery of extremity	Iodixanol : Peripheral arteriography – only adults (18 years old or older) Iopromide : Arteriography of extremities – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Impaired left ventricular function	Bisoprolol : Stable chronic heart failure with reduced systolic ventricular function – only adults (18 years old or older) Dobutamine : Cardiac decompensation, disturbed ventricular function – only minors (0 - 18 years old) Dobutamine : Cardiac decompensation, disturbed ventricular function – only adults (18 years old or older)
Impetigo	Retapamulin : Impetigo – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Incised wound	Chlorhexidine : Burns, scalds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, sunburn blisters, infected cracked skin – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Incomplete induced termination of pregnancy	Oxytocin : Incomplete abortion, inevitable abortion, missed abortion – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Incontinence due to detrusor instability	Botulinum toxin type A : Urinary incontinence due to neurogenic detrusor overactivity – only adults (18 years old or older)
Increased frequency of urination	Oxybutinin : Urge incontinence, increased urinary frequency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Oxybutinin : Urge incontinence, increased urinary frequency – only adults (18 years old or older) Tolterodine : Urge incontinence, increased urinary frequency, increased urinary urgency – only adults (18 years old or older)
Indigestion	Famotidine : Indigestion – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Magnesium hydroxide : Stomach discomfort, indigestion, hyperacidity, heartburn, flatulence – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Magnesium hydroxide : Stomach discomfort, indigestion, hyperacidity, heartburn, flatulence – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ranitidine : Chronic episodic dyspepsia – only adults (18 years old or older)
Induced abortion	Misoprostol : Pregnancy termination – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Induction of general anesthesia	Desflurane : Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia – only adults (18 years old or older) Etomidate : Induction of general anaesthesia – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Etomidate : Induction of general anaesthesia – only elderly (65 years old or older) Etomidate : Induction of general anaesthesia – only adults (18 - 65 years old) Isoflurane : Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia – only adults (18 years old or older) Ketamine : Induction of general anesthesia, maintenance of general anesthesia – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Midazolam : Induction of anaesthesia – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Midazolam : Induction of anaesthesia – only elderly (65 years old or older) Midazolam : Induction of anaesthesia – only adults (18 years old or older) Propofol : Induction of anaesthesia – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Sevoflurane : Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia – only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Induction of minimal sedation	Dexmedetomidine : Sedation level not deeper than arousal in response to verbal stimulation – only adults (18 years old or older)
Induction of neuromuscular blockade	Cisatracurium : Tracheal Intubation – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Induratio penis plastica	Collagenase : Peyronie's disease – only adults (18 years old or older)
Inevitable abortion	Oxytocin : Incomplete abortion, inevitable abortion, missed abortion – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Infantile haemangioma of rare localisation	Propranolol : Proliferating infantile haemangioma – only newborns (0 - 40 days old) , infants (40 days - 1 year old)
Infantile malignant osteopetrosis	Interferon gamma-1b : Severe malignant osteopetrosis – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Infantile spasm	Prednisolone : Infantile spasms – only infants (40 days - 1 year old)
Infection by Scedosporium boydii	Voriconazole : Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium spp. and Fusarium spp – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Voriconazole : Serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium spp. and Fusarium spp – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Infection by Wuchereria bancrofti	Ivermectin : Lymphatic filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Infection caused by Helicobacter pylori	Urea ¹³C : Diagnosis of gastroduodenal Helicobacter pylori infection – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Infection due to Burkholderia pseudomallei	Doxycycline : Melioidosis – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Doxycycline : Melioidosis – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Infection mouth	Benzoxonium : Mouth and throat infections – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Benzoxonium : Mouth and throat infections – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Hexetidine : Mouth infections, gingivitis, sore throat, aphthous ulcer, halitosis, dental surgery – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only adults (18 years old or older)
Infection of cervix caused by Chlamydia trachomatis	Doxycycline : Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis – only adults (18 years old or older) Tetracycline : Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Infection of skin	Chlorhexidine : Burns, scalds, scratches, cuts, abrasions, sunburn blisters, infected cracked skin – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only adults (18 years old or older)
Infectious disease	Minocycline : Pre-operative and post-operative prophylaxis of infection – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Minocycline : Pre-operative and post-operative prophylaxis of infection – only adults (18 years old or older)
Infective cystitis	Levofloxacin : Infective cystitis – only adults (18 years old or older)
Infective pharyngitis	Benzoxonium : Mouth and throat infections – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Benzoxonium : Mouth and throat infections – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Hexetidine : Mouth infections, gingivitis, sore throat, aphthous ulcer, halitosis, dental surgery – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Sultamicillin : Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms – only adults (18 years old or older)
Infestation by Phthirus pubis	Permethrin : Scabies, crab lice – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Phenothrin : Scabies, crab lice – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Inflammatory acne	Nicotinic acid : Mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Inflammatory disorder of breast	Serrapeptase : Inflammatory disorder of breast – only adults (18 years old or older)
Influenza	Baloxavir marboxil : Influenza – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Baloxavir marboxil : Post-exposure prophylaxis of influenza – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Oseltamivir : Influenza – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) Oseltamivir : Influenza – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Oseltamivir : Influenza – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Oseltamivir : Prevention of influenza – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Oseltamivir : Prevention of influenza – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) Oseltamivir : Prevention of influenza – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Zanamivir : Influenza – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old) Zanamivir : Prevention of influenza – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)
Influenza A (H1N1)	Favipiravir : Influenza A virus subtypes H1N1, H5N1, H7N9 – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Influenza caused by Influenza A virus subtype H5N1	Favipiravir : Influenza A virus subtypes H1N1, H5N1, H7N9 – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Influenza caused by Influenza A virus subtype H7N9	Favipiravir : Influenza A virus subtypes H1N1, H5N1, H7N9 – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Infraorbital nerve block	Chloroprocaine : Infraorbital block – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Infrequent periods	Bromocriptine : Amenorrhoea and oligomenorrhoea, with or without galactorrhoea – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Inhalation general anaesthesia	Oxygen : Inhalation general anesthesia
Inhibition of gastric motility	Glucagon : Motility inhibition of the gastrointestinal tract – only adults (18 years old or older)
Inhibition of lactation procedure	Cabergoline : Inhibition of physiological lactation – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old) Cabergoline : Suppression of physiological lactation – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Injection of anaesthetic substance, diagnostic, subarachnoid, continuous	Lidocaine : Injection of anesthetic substance, diagnostic, subarachnoid – only adults (18 years old or older)
Injection of anesthetic agent into brachial plexus	Chloroprocaine : Brachial plexus block – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Injection of anesthetic agent into sciatic nerve	Chloroprocaine : Sciatic block – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Injury of musculoskeletal system	Piroxicam : Osteoarthritis of superficial joints, acute musculoskeletal injuries, periarthritis, epicondylitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis – only adults (18 years old or older)
Insect bite	Dexchlorpheniramine : Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema Mepyramine : Insect stings, insect bites, nettle stings – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Mequitazine : Hay fever, perennial rhinitis, urticaria, allergic pruritis, insect bites, stings – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)
Insect bite reaction	Betamethasone : Insect bite reactions – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Clobetasone : Otitis externa, prurigo nodularis, insect bite reactions – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Hydrocortisone : Irritant dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions, mild to moderate eczema – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Insect sting	Mepyramine : Insect stings, insect bites, nettle stings – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Mequitazine : Hay fever, perennial rhinitis, urticaria, allergic pruritis, insect bites, stings – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)
Insertion of tube into duodenum	Metoclopramide : Duodenal intubation – only adults (18 years old or older)
Insomnia disorder related to another mental disorder	Diazepam : Insomnia associated with anxiety – only elderly (65 years old or older) Diazepam : Insomnia associated with anxiety – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Instability of bladder	Botulinum toxin type A : Overactive bladder – only adults (18 years old or older) Darifenacin : Overactive bladder syndrome – only adults (18 years old or older) Fesoterodine : Overactive bladder syndrome – only adults (18 years old or older) Mirabegron : Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) – only adults (18 years old or older) Propiverine : Overactive bladder syndrome, neurogenic detrusor overactivity – only adults (18 years old or older) Solifenacin : Overactive bladder – only adults (18 years old or older) Tolterodine : Urge incontinence, increased urinary frequency, increased urinary urgency – only adults (18 years old or older) Trospium : Overactive bladder – only adults (18 years old or older) Vibegron : Overactive bladder – only adults (18 years old or older)
Instillation of dilating eye drops to eye	Phenylephrine : Induce mydriasis – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Interbody fusion of lumbar spine by anterior approach	Dibotermin alfa : Single-level lumbar interbody spine fusion – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Intermittent claudication	Cilostazol : Intermittent claudication – only adults (18 years old or older) Naftidrofuryl : Peripheral vascular disorders – only adults (18 years old or older) Pentoxifylline : Peripheral vascular disease, intermittent claudication, rest pain – only adults (18 years old or older)
Intertrigo	Hydrocortisone : Prurigo nodularis, neurodermatoses, otitis externa, intertrigo, napkin rash – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intestinal nematode infection	Mebendazole : Whipworm, pinworm, threadworm, roundworm, common hookworm, American hookworm – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intestinal spasm	Butylscopolamine : Spasm, endoscopy of the genito-urinary tract or gastro- intestinal tract, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Butylscopolamine : Spasm, endoscopy of the genito-urinary tract or gastro- intestinal tract, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intestinal strongyloidiasis	Ivermectin : Gastrointestinal strongyloidiasis (anguillulosis) – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography	Iodixanol : Selective visceral arteriography, intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography – only adults (18 years old or older) Iopromide : Intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Intracranial tumour	Lomustine : Brain tumours (primary or metastatic) – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intractable epilepsy	Vigabatrin : Resistant partial epilepsy (focal onset seizures) – only adults (18 years old or older) Vigabatrin : Resistant partial epilepsy (focal onset seizures) – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old)
Intraoperative miosis	Flurbiprofen : Inhibition of intraoperative miosis, post-operative trabeculoplasty inflammation in the anterior segment of the eye – only adults (18 years old or older)
Intravenous digital subtraction angiography	Iopromide : Intravenous digital subtraction angiography – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Intravenous pyelogram	Iodixanol : Intravenous pyelogram – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Iopromide : Intravenous pyelogram – only newborns (0 - 40 days old) Iopromide : Intravenous pyelogram – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Iopromide : Intravenous pyelogram – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) Iopromide : Intravenous pyelogram – only children (1 year - 12 years old)
Intravenous sedation	Propofol : Sedation for diagnostic and surgical procedures – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Rocuronium : Facilitation of tracheal intubation to general anaesthesia – only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Intubation	Rocuronium : Facilitation of tracheal intubation during rapid sequence induction, adjunct in the intensive care unit (ICU) – only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Intubation of respiratory tract	Cisatracurium : Tracheal Intubation – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Rocuronium : Facilitation of tracheal intubation to general anaesthesia – only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Invasive aspergillosis	Caspofungin : Invasive aspergillosis – only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Caspofungin : Invasive aspergillosis – only adults (18 years old or older) Isavuconazole : Invasive aspergillosis, mucormycosis – only adults (18 years old or older) Voriconazole : Invasive aspergillosis – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
IOL - Induction of labour	Dinoprostone : Induction of labour – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old) Oxytocin : Induction of labour – women, only adults (18 - 65 years old)
Iridocyclitis	Methylprednisolone : Iridocyclitis – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Iritis	Atropine : Iritis, uveitis – only adults (18 years old or older) Atropine : Iritis, uveitis – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Methylprednisolone : Iritis – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Iron deficiency	Ferric carboxymaltose : Iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferric maltol : Iron deficiency – only adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous gluconate : Iron deficiency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous gluconate : Iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous gluconate : Prophylaxis of iron deficiency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous gluconate : Prophylaxis of iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous glycine sulfate : Iron deficiency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous glycine sulfate : Iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous sulfate : Iron-deficiency anaemia – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Iron sucrose : Iron deficiency – only adults (18 years old or older)
Iron deficiency anemia	Ferric carboxymaltose : Iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferric maltol : Iron deficiency – only adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous gluconate : Iron deficiency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous gluconate : Iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous gluconate : Prophylaxis of iron deficiency – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous gluconate : Prophylaxis of iron deficiency – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Ferrous sulfate : Iron-deficiency anaemia – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Ferrous sulfate : Iron-deficiency anaemia – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Iron sucrose : Iron deficiency – only adults (18 years old or older)
Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea	Eluxadoline : Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D) – only adults (18 years old or older) Loperamide : Diarrhoea associated with irritable bowel syndrome – only adults (18 years old or older)
Irritable colon	Atropine : Irritable bowel syndrome – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Butylscopolamine : Spasm, endoscopy of the genito-urinary tract or gastro- intestinal tract, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – only children (1 year - 12 years old) Butylscopolamine : Spasm, endoscopy of the genito-urinary tract or gastro- intestinal tract, Irritable Bowel Syndrome – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Mebeverine : Irritable bowel syndrome – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older) Trimebutine : Irritable bowel syndrome – only adults (18 years old or older)
Ischemic stroke	Alteplase : Acute ischaemic stroke – only adults (18 - 65 years old) Clopidogrel : Ischaemic stroke – only adults (18 years old or older)
Itching	Mequitazine : Hay fever, perennial rhinitis, urticaria, allergic pruritis, insect bites, stings – only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)
Itching of skin	Hydroxyzine : Pruritus – only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Hydroxyzine : Pruritus – only adults (18 - 65 years old) Hydroxyzine : Pruritus – only elderly (65 years old or older)

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