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
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S | Sensory organs | |
2
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S01 | Ophthalmologicals | |
3
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S01E | Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics | |
4
|
S01ED | Beta blocking agents | |
5
|
S01ED02 | Betaxolol |
| Active Ingredient |
|---|
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Betaxolol is a cardioselective Beta1 receptor blocker which, when applied topically to the eye, lowers intraocular pressure. It is thought to produce this effect by reducing the rate of production of aqueous humour. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betoptic Eye Drops Solution | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| BETOPTIC Eye drops, suspension | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.