J01D
OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS
ATC/DDD code J01D for OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS
This group comprises beta-lactam antibacterials, other than penicillins.
The cephalosporins are classified into subgroups according to generations. The reference applied when defining generations is
“Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases” by Mandell, Douglas and Benett, sixth edition, 2005. For the definitions used in this textbook, see under J01DB, J01DC, J01DD and J01DE.
The cephalosporins are used in highly variable dosages for different indications, which should be reflected in the assigned
DDDs. The indications for use of the cephalosporins (i.e. the severity of the infections) vary rather extensively from one country to another. The assigned DDDs are placed in the upper area of the dose range for moderate to severe infections.
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision