swedish-medications

name	swedish-medications
description	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.

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.