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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.


R07AB Respiratory stimulants

Centrally acting respiratory stimulants mainly used for asthma and similar respiratory diseases (e.g. theophylline) are classified in R03D. Other respiratory stimulants are classified here. This group includes plain and combined preparations.
Combinations with respiratory stimulants and caffeine are classified in this group. Plain caffeine preparations are classified in
N06B - Psychostimulants, agents used for ADHD and nootropics.

This group includes various drugs used on different indications. The DDDs are therefore established individually for each ATC 5th level.


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Last updated: 2024-01-26