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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.


C05 VASOPROTECTIVES


No DDDs are established in this group, since most of the drugs in this group are for topical use.


C05B ANTIVARICOSE THERAPY

This group comprises all products for treatment of varices, i.v. infusion induced thrombophlebitis etc.
Zinc bandages, see D09A - Medicated dressings.


C05BB Sclerosing agents for local injection

    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    C05BB05 phenol    

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