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ATC/DDD index G02CA

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

G02CA

Sympathomimetics, labour repressants

ATC/DDD code G02CA for Sympathomimetics, labour repressants

This group includes sympathomimetics used to repress labour. Similar adrenergic drugs, which are mainly used in the treatment of asthma, are classified in R03C.

Fenoterol infusion only intended for repressing preterm labour is classified in this group, while other systemic formulations of fenoterol are classified in R03CC04.

The DDDs are based on use as labour repressants.

G02CA01
Ritodrine
G02CA02
Buphenine
G02CA03
Fenoterol
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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