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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M | Musculo-skeletal system | |
2
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M02 | Topical products for joint and muscular pain | |
3
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M02A | Topical products for joint and muscular pain | |
4
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M02AA | Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use | |
5
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M02AA15 | Diclofenac |
| Active Ingredient |
|---|
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Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The mechanism of action of diclofenac in AK may be related to the inhibition of the cycloxygenase pathway leading to reduced prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis. In addition, immunohistochemistry (IHC) from skin biopsies ac revealed that the clinical effects of diclofenac in AK are primarily due to anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and possibly anti-proliferative effects and apoptosis-inducing mechanisms. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMIRAL Gastro-resistant tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| ALMIRAL Gel | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| ALMIRAL Solution for injection / infusion | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| ALMIRAL Suppositories | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| FLECTOR Patch | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | |
| ITAMI Medicated plaster | MPI, EU: SmPC | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | |
| PENNSAID Topical solution | MPI, CA: SPM | Health Products and Food Branch (CA) | |
| REMETHAN Gastro-resistant tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| REMETHAN Gel | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| REMETHAN Prolonged-release tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| REMETHAN Suppository | MPI, EU: SmPC | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | |
| VOLTAROL Medicated Plaster | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| VOLTAROL OPTHA MULTIDOSE Eye drops solution | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| VOLTAROL PAIN-EZE EMULGEL Gel for topical administration | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| VOLTAROL RAPID Coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| VOLTAROL Suppositories | 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.