Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Benign paroxysmal vertigo |
French
|
Vertige bénin paroxystique |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIII | Codes for special purposes | |
| 2 | H80-H83 | Diseases of inner ear | |
| 3 | H81 | Disorders of vestibular function | |
| 4 | H81.1 | Benign paroxysmal vertigo |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnarizine |
Cinnarizine has been shown to be a non-competitive antagonist of the smooth muscle contractions caused by various vasoactive agents including histamine. Cinnarizine also acts on vascular smooth muscle by selectively inhibiting the calcium influx into depolarised cells, thereby reducing the availability of free Ca2+ ions for the induction and maintenance of contraction. |
