N02A
OPIOIDS
ATC/DDD code N02A for OPIOIDS
This group comprises strong analgesics of the opiate type and analgesics with similar structure or action.
Sufentanil, which is also used as an epidural analgesic, is classified in N01AH.
Combinations with antispasmodics are classified in N02AG.
The DDDs in this group are based on the treatment of pain.
The DDD for oral morphine is higher than the parenteral DDD
because of lower bioavailability.
The DDD for combinations of oxycodone and naloxone
(N02AA55) is similar to the DDD for plain oxycodone.
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision