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R RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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


R07 OTHER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PRODUCTS
R07A OTHER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PRODUCTS

This group comprises lung surfactants and respiratory stimulants.
Caffeine is classified in N06B - Psychostimulants, agents used for ADHD and nootropics. See also comments under R07AB - Respiratory stimulants.


R07AA Lung surfactants

This group comprises surface-tension lowering agents used in respiratory distress syndrome. Combinations of different lung surfactants are classified in R07AA30, e.g. sinapultide in combination with other lung surfactants are classified here.

The DDDs of colfosceril palmitate and natural phospholipids are based on the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates, and correspond to the treatment of children weighing 1.6 kg.


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    R07AA30 combinations    

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Last updated: 2024-01-26