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 | A08 | Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products | |
| 3 | A08A | Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products | |
| 4 | A08AA | Centrally acting antiobesity products | |
| 5 | A08AA12 |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Setmelanotide |
Setmelanotide is a selective MC4 receptor agonist. MC4 receptors in the brain are involved in regulation of hunger, satiety, and energy expenditure. In genetic forms of obesity associated with insufficient activation of the MC4 receptor, setmelanotide is believed to re-establish MC4 receptor pathway activity to reduce hunger and promote weight loss through decreased caloric intake and increased energy expenditure. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMCIVREE Solution for injection | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
