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 | B05XA07 | Calcium chloride |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium chloride |
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and is an essential body electrolyte. Homeostasis is mainly regulated by the parathyroid hormone, by calcitonin, and by the activated form of vitamin D. Calcium is a structural component of bones and teeth. It is also required for blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, muscle contraction and normal heartbeat. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM CHLORIDE Sterile solution for slow intravenous infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CALRECIA Solution for infusion | 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.
