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 | M | Musculo-skeletal system | |
| 2 | M03 | Muscle relaxants | |
| 3 | M03B | Muscle relaxants, centrally acting agents | |
| 4 | M03BX | Other centrally acting agents | |
| 5 | M03BX03 | Pridinol |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Pridinol |
Pridinol is a piperidin- polyalcohol derivative with the chemical formula 1,1-Diphenyl-1-ol-3-piperidin-propan-methanesulfonate. Its pharmacological effect develops via an atropine-like mechanism that acts on both smooth and the striated muscles. This effect is used for the treatment of skeletal muscle tension of both central and peripheral origin. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYOPRIDIN Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | 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.
