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A Simplified
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The following are
examples of classes and methods prohibited in sport: |
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Classes:
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Stimulants
eg amphetamine, caffeine (above 12mg/L), cocaine,
ephedrine |
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Narcotics
eg dextropropoxyphene, diamorphine, (heroin),
morphine, methadone, pethidine. |
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Anabolic Agents
eg methandienone, nandrolone, stanozolol,
testosterone, clenbuterol. |
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Diuretics
eg acetazolamide, Frusemide, hydrochlorothiazide,
triamterene. |
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Peptide & Glycoprotein
Hormones & Analogues eg growth
hormone, corticotrophin, chorionic gonadotrophin, erythropoietin. |
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Methods: |
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Blood Doping |
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Pharmacological, Chemical
& Physical Manipulation eg substances
or methods which alter the integrity and validity of the urine. |
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Classes subject to
certain restrictions: |
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A)
Alcohol - restricted in
certain sports, refer to regulations of |
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B)
Marijuana - international
sports federations. |
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C)
Local Anaesthetics - route of
administration restricted to local or intra-articular injection*. |
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D)
Corticosteroids - route of
administration restricted to topical, inhalation*, local of intra-articular
injection*. |
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E)
Beta Blockers - restricted in
certain sports, refer to regulations of international sports
federations. |
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*written notification of
administration should be given to relevant medical authority eg.
Governing body medical officer. |
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Treatment Guidelines: |
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ASTHMA
Allowed – Salbutamol inhaler*,
terbutaline inhaler* |
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Banned –
products containing sympathomimetics (eg
ephedrine, fenoterol, isoprenaline). |
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COUGH
Allowed - all antibiotics, steam and
menthol inhalers, cough mixtures containing antihistamines,
pholcodine, guaiphenesin, dextromethorphan. |
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Banned -
products containing sympathomimetics (eg
ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine). |
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DIARRHOEA
Allowed - diphenoxylate, loperamide,
products containing electrolytes (eg Dioralyte Rehidrat). |
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Banned -
products containing opioids (eg morphine). |
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HAYFEVER
Allowed - antihistamines, nasal sprays
containing a corticosteroid or xylometazoline, eyedrops containing
sodium cromoglycate. |
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Banned -
products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine. |
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PAIN
Allowed - aspirin, codeine,
Dihydrocodeine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, all non steroidal anti-inflammatories. |
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Banned -
products containing opioids (eg
dextropropoxyphene) or caffeine. |
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VOMITING
Allowed - Domperidone, metoclopramide. |