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 | A14 | Anabolic agents for systemic use | |
| 3 | A14A | Anabolic steroids | |
| 4 | A14AB | Estren derivatives |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| A14AB01 | Nandrolone | |
| A14AB02 | Ethylestrenol | |
| A14AB03 | Oxabolone cipionate |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Nandrolone |
Nandrolone is chemically related to testosterone and shows enhanced anabolic and a reduced androgenic activity. In humans nandrolone has been shown to positively influence calcium metabolism and to increase bone mass in osteoporosis. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DECA-DURABOLIN Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |