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C CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

This group comprises substances used for the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Drugs used for the treatment of hypertension are classified in C02 - Antihypertensives, C03 - Diuretics, C07 - Beta blocking agents, C08 - Calcium channel blockers, and C09 - Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system. For the classification of combination products of antihypertensives from different ATC groups, the following ranking should be used, from higher to lower precedence: C09, C07, C08, and C03.


C04 PERIPHERAL VASODILATORS
C04A PERIPHERAL VASODILATORS

This group comprises plain and combined preparations used in the treatment of cerebrovascular or peripheral circulatory disorders.
Combinations with Antihypertensives, see C02 - Antihypertensives.
Combinations with vasodilators used in cardiac diseases, see C01DA.

The DDDs are based on the doses used for the treatment of cerebral and peripheral vascular disorders.


C04AA 2-amino-1-phenylethanol derivatives

    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    C04AA01 isoxsuprine 60 mg 
    60 mg 
    C04AA02 buphenine 30 mg 
    C04AA31 bamethan 75 mg 

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