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 | S | Sensory organs | |
| 2 | S01 | Ophthalmologicals | |
| 3 | S01B | Antiinflammatory agents | |
| 4 | S01BA | Corticosteroids, plain | |
| 5 | S01BA04 | Prednisolone |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone |
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRED FORTE Eye drops, suspension | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| PRED MILD Eye-drops, suspension | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
