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 | C | Cardiovascular system | |
| 2 | C05 | Vasoprotectives | |
| 3 | C05A | Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use | |
| 4 | C05AA | Corticosteroids | |
| 5 | C05AA08 | Fluocortolone |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocortolone |
Fluocortolone pivalate inhibits inflammatory and allergic skin reactions, and alleviates subjective complaints such as pruritus, smarting, and pain. The substance reduces dilatation of the capillaries, oedema of the interstitial cells and infiltration of the tissues. Capillary multiplication is inhibited. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
