Appendix
Three-level Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification codes, descriptions, and common uses of leading medications
| ATC code | ATC description | Common uses, examples, alternate names |
|---|---|---|
| A02B | Drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) | Peptic ulcers and GORD; such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) |
| C07A | Beta-blocking agents | High blood pressure, heart failure, angina (chest pain) |
| C09A | Ace inhibitors, plain | Heart failure, high blood pressure |
| C10A | Lipid-modifying agents, plain | High cholesterol; such as statins |
| G03A | Systemic use hormonal contraceptives | Pregnancy prevention; such as oral and patch contraceptives |
| G03C | Estrogens | Manage menopausal symptoms; type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) |
| H03A | Thyroid | Low thyoid function (hypothyroidism) |
| N02B | Other analgesics and anti-pyretics | Pain; prevention of stroke/heart attack |
| N06A | Anti-depressants | Mood disorders and depression; such as anti-depressants including serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| N06B | ADHD psycho-stimulants and nootropics | Symptoms related to attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
| R03A | Adrenergics, inhalants | Treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, etc.; brochodilators |
| Source: World Health Organization. | ||
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