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L ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS

This group comprises preparations used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, and immunomodulating agents.
Corticosteroids for systemic use, see H02.


L04 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Immunosuppressants are defined as agents that completely or partly suppress one or more factors in the immunosystem.


L04A IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

This group comprises immunosuppressants excl. corticosteroids.

The DDDs are based on prophylaxis of allograft transplant rejection if this is an approved indication.


L04AA Selective immunosuppressants

Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin from horse serum is classified in L04AA03.
Antithymocyte immunoglobulin from rabbit serum is classified in L04AA04.
Oral formulations of cladribine used in multiple sclerosis are classified in this group, while parenteral formulations for cancer are classified in L01BB.

The DDD for abatacept is based on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
The DDD for cladribine is based on the average calculated daily dose in the first two years (year 1 and 2) when all patients receive medication.


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