J01AA
Tetracyclines
ATC/DDD code J01AA for Tetracyclines
This group comprises tetracycline antibacterials inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis through binding to the 30-S part of ribosomes.
The tetracyclines have different DDDs due to kinetic differences.
The use of tetracyclines in long-term, low dose treatment of acne is not taken into account in the assignment of DDDs.
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision