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Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system
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OTHER ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM PRODUCTS
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OTHER ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM PRODUCTS

A16AA

Amino acids and derivatives

ATC/DDD code A16AA for Amino acids and derivatives

Agents used in various metabolic deficiency states are classified here, when this is considered to be the main indication e.g. levocarnitine.

Tryptophan and oxitriptan are classified in N06A.

Metreleptin used for treatment of complications of leptin deficiency in patients with generalised lipodystrophy is classified in this group.

The DDD of levocarnitine is based on treatment of primary carnitine deficiency.

A16AA01
Levocarnitine
A16AA02
Ademetionine
A16AA03
Levoglutamide
A16AA04
Mercaptamine
A16AA05
Carglutamic acid
A16AA06
Betaine
ICD-10
ATC
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision
ICD-10

ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO).

It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases.

ATC

The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System is used for the classification of active ingredients of drugs according to the organ or system on which they act and their therapeutic, pharmacological and chemical properties.

It is controlled by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (WHOCC).

DDD

The defined daily dose (DDD) is a statistical measure of drug consumption, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

It is used to standardize the comparison of drug usage between different drugs or between different health care environments.

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