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 | P | Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents | |
| 2 | P02 | Anthelmintics | |
| 3 | P02B | Antitrematodals | |
| 4 | P02BA | Quinoline derivatives and related substances |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| P02BA01 | Praziquantel | |
| P02BA02 | Oxamniquine | |
| P02BA03 |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Praziquantel |
Praziquantel induces a rapid contraction of schistosomes by a specific effect on the permeability of the cell membrane. The medicine further causes vacuolisation and disintegration of the schistosome tegument. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERMOXEL Tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| BILTRICIDE Film-coated tablet | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
