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 | R01AB | Sympathomimetics, combinations excl. corticosteroids | |
| 5 | R01AB05 | Ephedrine |
| 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. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
