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 | |
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1 | D | Dermatologicals | |
2 | D07 | Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations | |
3 | D07A | Corticosteroids, plain | |
4 | D07AC | Corticosteroids, potent (group III) | |
5 | D07AC07 | Fludroxycortide |
Active Ingredient | Description | |
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Fludroxycortide |
Fludroxycortide is a potent corticosteroid intended for topical use. It is primarily effective because of its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory effect of topical corticosteroids is not completely understood. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.