ATC code R: Respiratory system |
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Other ATC codes |
ATC code R Respiratory system is a section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Codes for
veterinary use (
ATCvet codes) can be created by placing the letter Q in front of the human ATC code: for example, QR.
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National issues of the ATC classification may include additional codes not present in this list, which follows the WHO version.
Major chemical drug groups – based upon the
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System | |
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gastrointestinal tract / metabolism ( A) | |
blood and blood forming organs ( B) | |
cardiovascular system ( C) | |
skin ( D) | |
genitourinary system ( G) | |
endocrine system ( H) | |
infections and infestations ( J, P, QI) | |
malignant disease ( L01–L02) | |
immune disease ( L03–L04) | |
muscles,
bones, and joints ( M) | |
brain and nervous system ( N) |
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respiratory system ( R) | |
sensory organs ( S) | |
other ATC ( V) | |
Decongestants and other nasal preparations (
R01) | |||||||||||
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Topical |
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Systemic use: Sympathomimetics | |||||||||||
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Expectorants | |||||
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Mucolytics | |||||
Cough suppressants |
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Benzimidazoles ( *) | |
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Diarylmethanes |
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Ethylenediamines | |
Tricyclics | |
Others |
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For topical use |
Other
respiratory system products (
R07) | |
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Lung surfactants | |
Respiratory stimulants | |
5-HT4 receptor agonists | |
Other agents for treating respiratory depression |