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 | R | Respiratory system | |
| 2 | R01 | Nasal preparations | |
| 3 | R01A | Decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use | |
| 4 | R01AA | Sympathomimetics, plain | |
| 5 | R01AA03 | Ephedrine |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Route | Amount |
|---|---|
| NASAL - Nasal | 8 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephedrine |
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine acting directly on the alpha and beta receptors and indirectly by increasing the release of noradrenaline by the sympathetic nerve endings. As with any sympathomimetic agent, ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the sphincters of the digestive and urinary systems. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPHEDRINE 1.0% Nasal drops | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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.
