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
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C | Cardiovascular system | |
2
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C05 | Vasoprotectives | |
3
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C05A | Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use | |
4
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C05AE | Muscle relaxants | |
5
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C05AE01 | Glyceryl trinitrate |
| Active Ingredient |
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Glyceryl trinitrate is a vasodilator and is used for angina of effort. Vasodilation is achieved by the releasing of free redical nitric oxide which activates guanylate cyclase and increases synthesis of guanosine 3′ and 5′-monophosphate with resultant effects on the phosphorylation of proteins in smooth muscle. If taken in excess, its vasodilatory effect can cause headache. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECTOGESIC Rectal ointment | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.