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 | L | Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | |
| 2 | L01 | Antineoplastic agents | |
| 3 | L01E | Protein kinase inhibitors | |
| 4 | L01EJ | Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitors | |
| 5 | L01EJ01 | Ruxolitinib |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruxolitinib |
Ruxolitinib is a selective inhibitor of the Janus Associated Kinases (JAKs) JAK1 and JAK2. These mediate the signalling of a number of cytokines and growth factors that are important for haematopoiesis and immune function. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKAVI Oral solution | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| JAKAVI Tablet | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.