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R RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Inhaled antiinfectives are classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.


R03 DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
R03B OTHER DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, INHALANTS

This group comprises all drugs for obstructive airway diseases for inhalation excl. adrenergics (R03A).

See comment under R03A.


R03BB Anticholinergics

Combinations with adrenergics are classified in R03AL.
The combination of tiotropium bromide and ciclosonide is classified in R03BB54.

The DDDs are based on the maintenance treatment of asthma.
The DDDs for tiotropium bromide and umeclidinium bromide are based on treatment of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
The DDD for tiotropium bromide inhalation powder is based on tiotropium, delivered dose.
The DDD for aclidinium bromide inhalation powder is based on aclidinium, delivered dose.
The DDD for glycopyrronium bromide inhalation powder is based on glycopyrronium, delivered dose.

The DDD for umeclidinium bromide inhalation powder is based on umeclidinium, delivered dose.


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    R03BB06 glycopyrronium bromide 44 mcg "Inhal.powder" Expressed as glycopyrronium, delivered dose

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Last updated: 2024-01-26