# Swedish Medications

> Look up Swedish medication information from FASS (Farmaceutiska Specialiteter i Sverige). Use when users ask about medications, drugs, läkemedel, dosages, side effects (biverkningar), interactions, or need to understand prescriptions in Sweden. Covers all medications approved for use in Sweden. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/swedish-medications` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/swedish-medications`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/swedish-medications/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector CAUTION)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/swedish-medications

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# Swedish Medications Skill

Look up information about medications approved in Sweden using FASS (the official Swedish pharmaceutical database).

## Quick Start

CLI lookup:
```bash
fass-lookup paracetamol
fass-lookup Alvedon
fass-lookup "alvedon 500mg"
```

Codex app install (local):
```bash
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/birgermoell/swedish-medications.git

# Copy into Codex skills directory
mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills
cp -R swedish-medications ~/.codex/skills/swedish-medications
```
Then restart the Codex app. The skill will appear as **Swedish Medications** in the skills list.

Notes:
- The Codex app reads `SKILL.md` and `agents/openai.yaml` from `~/.codex/skills/swedish-medications`.
- If you update the repo, re-copy the folder into `~/.codex/skills/` and restart Codex.

Node.js usage:
```javascript
const { lookupMedication, findMedication, searchMedications, getDatabaseStats } = require('swedish-medications');

// Formatted markdown output
console.log(lookupMedication('Alvedon'));

// Raw data
const med = findMedication('ibuprofen');
console.log(med.dose);  // "Adult: 200-400mg every 4-6h, max 1200mg/day (OTC)"

// Multi-result search
console.log(searchMedications('insulin', 5));

// Database stats
console.log(getDatabaseStats());
```

## Capabilities

- **Search medications** by name (brand or generic/substance)
- **Brand mapping**: Alvedon → paracetamol, Ipren → ibuprofen, Zoloft → sertralin
- **Multi-result search** for category queries ("show me insulin medications")
- **Key info**: dosage, side effects, warnings, OTC status, ATC codes
- **FASS links** for complete official information

## Usage Patterns

### Basic Lookup
When a user asks "What is Alvedon?" or "Tell me about paracetamol":
1. Run the lookup script with the medication name
2. Present key info: what it's for, dosage, common side effects
3. Include the FASS link for official information

### Interaction Check
When a user asks "Can I take X with Y?":
1. Look up both medications
2. Check the interactions section
3. Recommend consulting healthcare provider for complex cases

### Dosage Questions
When a user asks about dosing:
1. Look up the medication
2. Present standard adult dosage
3. Note: Always recommend following prescribed dosage or consulting pharmacist

### Category Search
When a user asks "What ADHD medications are available?" or "Search insulin medications":
1. Use multi-result search
2. Return a short list of matches
3. Offer to expand any item

## API Reference

### `lookupMedication(query: string): string`
Returns formatted markdown with medication info and FASS link.

### `findMedication(query: string): object | null`
Returns raw medication data object. Checks curated list first, then full database.

### `getFassUrl(query: string): string`
Returns the FASS.se search URL for a query.

### `searchMedications(query: string, limit?: number): array`
Returns multiple matching medications (new in v2.0).

### `getDatabaseStats(): object`
Returns `{ curated: 23, full: 9064, substances: 1353 }`.

## Important Notes

⚠️ **Medical Disclaimer:** This skill provides **information only**, not medical advice.
- Always recommend consulting healthcare professionals
- Swedish medications may have different names than international equivalents
- Check FASS.se for complete official information

## Data Sources

- **[FASS.se](https://fass.se)** - Official Swedish pharmaceutical information
- **[Läkemedelsverket](https://lakemedelsverket.se)** - Swedish Medical Products Agency
- **[1177.se](https://1177.se)** - Swedish healthcare guide

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