ATC Group: C05AA04 Prednisolone

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.

Position of C05AA04 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 C Cardiovascular system
2 C05 Vasoprotectives
3 C05A Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use
4 C05AA Corticosteroids
5 C05AA04 Prednisolone

Active ingredients in C05AA04

Active Ingredient Description
Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

Medicines in this ATC group

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