Swedish Medications Skill

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

Quick Start

CLI lookup:

fass-lookup paracetamol
fass-lookup Alvedon
fass-lookup "alvedon 500mg"

Node.js usage:

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);

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

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

Direct script (dev/test):

node scripts/fass_lookup.js "paracetamol"

Capabilities

• Search medications by name (brand or generic/substance)
• Multi-result search for category queries ("show me insulin medications")
• Get detailed info: dosage, side effects, interactions, contraindications
• Swedish health context: ATC codes, prescription status, regional recommendations
• FASS links for 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.

searchMedications(query: string, limit?: number): array

Returns multiple matching medications (new in v2.0).

getDatabaseStats(): object

Returns

{ curated: 23, full: 9064, substances: 1353 }

.

getFassUrl(query: string): string

Returns the FASS.se search URL for a query.

Important Notes

• This skill provides information only, not medical advice
• Always recommend consulting healthcare professionals for medical decisions
• Swedish medications may have different names than international equivalents
• Some medications require prescription (receptbelagt) in Sweden
• Check FASS.se for the most complete official details

Data Sources

• FASS.se - Official Swedish pharmaceutical information
• Läkemedelsverket - Swedish Medical Products Agency
• 1177.se - Swedish healthcare guide

References

See

references/common-medications.md

for quick reference on frequently asked medications. See

references/atc-codes.md

for understanding medication classification.