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C CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMC07 BETA BLOCKING AGENTS
C07A BETA BLOCKING AGENTS
All plain beta blocking agents are classified in this group. Combination packages containing two different products (e.g. sotalol tablets and aspirin tablets in a combination package) are also classified in this group.
Labetalol, and carvedilol are classified in C07AG - Alpha- and beta blocking agents.
Beta blocking agents in combination with ACE inhibitors are classified in C09BX - ACE inhibitors, other combinations.
Beta blocking agents in combination with ARBs are classified in C09DX - Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), other combinations.
| The DDDs are based on the treatment of mild-moderate hypertension. The DDDs for oral and parenteral formulations are equal, even if the parenteral preparations are used for the initial treatment of arrhythmias. Exception: practolol. |
C07AB Beta blocking agents, selective
All plain selective beta blocking agents are classified in this group.
The s-enantiomer and the racemate of atenolol are classified at separate 5th levels.
| Different DDDs have been assigned for the two stereoisomeric forms of atenolol due to different potency. |
| ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
| C07AB07 | bisoprolol | 10 | mg | O |
Last updated: 2020-12-17