The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Alimentary tract and metabolism | |
| 2 | A03 | Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | |
| 3 | A03F | Propulsives | |
| 4 | A03FA | Propulsives | |
| 5 | A03FA01 | Metoclopramide |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Route | Amount |
|---|---|
| ORAL - Oral | 30 mg |
| PAREN - Parenteral | 30 mg |
| RECTAL - Rectal | 30 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide |
The action of metoclopramide is closely associated with parasympathetic nervous control of the upper gastro-intestinal tract where it has the effect of encouraging normal peristaltic action. This provides for a fundamental approach to the control of those conditions where disturbed gastrointestinal motility is a common underlying factor. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOPERAN Tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ELITAN Tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MAXOLON Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MAXOLON Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| REGLAN Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
