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 | D | Dermatologicals | |
| 2 | D01 | Antifungals for dermatological use | |
| 3 | D01A | Antifungals for topical use | |
| 4 | D01AA | Antibiotics | |
| 5 | D01AA02 | Natamycin |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Natamycin |
Natamycin is a tetraene polyene antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis. It possesses in vitro activity against a variety of yeast and filamentous fungi, including Candida, Aspergillus, Cephalosporium, Fusarium and Penicillium. The mechanism of action appears to be through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
