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ATC/DDD index G02AB

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Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system
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GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES
- G02
OTHER GYNECOLOGICALS
- G02A
UTEROTONICS

G02AB

Ergot alkaloids

ATC/DDD code G02AB for Ergot alkaloids

This group comprises ergot alkaloids, e.g. methylergometrine, used for stimulation of uterine contractions. Other ergot alkaloids are classified in C04A - Peripheral vasodilators, and in N02C - Anti-migraine preparations.

The DDDs are based on use in delivery.

G02AB01
Methylergometrine
G02AB02
Ergot alkaloids
G02AB03
Ergometrine
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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