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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.


C05A AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS AND ANAL FISSURES FOR TOPICAL USE

This group comprises agents for local use, such as suppositories, ointments etc. Preparations used for treatment of perineal trauma are classified here.


C05AA Corticosteroids

All antihemorrhoidal products, which contain corticosteroids, are classified in this group, including both plain products and combinations with antiinfectives, local anesthetics etc. At each 5th plain level, combinations may occur.

C05AB Antibiotics

All antihemorrhoidal products which contain antibiotics, excl. combinations with corticosteroids, are classified in this group.

C05AD Local anesthetics

All antihemorrhoidal products which contain anesthetics, excl. combinations with corticosteroids and/or antibiotics, are classified in this group. At each 5th plain level, combinations may occur.
See also D04AB - Anesthetics for topical use and N01B - Local anesthetics.

C05AE Muscle relaxants

Topical products containing glyceryl trinitrate or isosorbide dinitrate are classified in this group.

C05AX Other agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use

Agents which cannot be classified in the preceding groups are classified in this group, e.g. bismuth/zinc oxide-preparations.

Last updated: 2024-01-26