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 | B | Blood and blood forming organs | |
| 2 | B05 | Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions | |
| 3 | B05X | I.V. solution additives | |
| 4 | B05XA | Electrolyte solutions | |
| 5 | B05XA03 | Sodium chloride |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium chloride |
Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% Solution for Infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% Solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE Oral Solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | 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.
