Intro to ATC codes

Question 1

How many levels of hierarchy are there for active substances in the ATC classification system?

Answer 1

5 levels, represented like A10BA02

Question 2

What is the first level of ATC classification?

Answer 2

Anatomical main group (A)

Question 3

What is the second level of ATC classification?

Answer 3

Pharmacological/therapeutic main group (A10)

Question 4

What are the third/fourth levels of ATC classification?

Answer 4

Pharmacological / therapeutic / chemical subgroups (A10B, A10BA)

Question 5

What is the fifth level of ATC classification?

Answer 5

The chemical substance (A10BA02)

Question 6

How many main anatomical / pharmacological main groups are there? (First levels)

Answer 6

14:

A, B, C, D, G, H, J, L, M, N, P, R, S, V

Question 7

ATC code A

Answer 7

Alimentary tract and metabolism

Question 8

ATC code B

Answer 8

Blood and blood forming organs

Question 9

ATC code C

Answer 9

Cardiovascular system

Question 10

ATC code D

Answer 10

Dermatologicals

Question 11

ATC code G

Answer 11

Genito-urinary system and sex hormones

Question 12

ATC code H

Answer 12

Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins

Question 13

ATC code J

Answer 13

Antiinfectives for systemic use

Question 14

ATC code L

Answer 14

Antineoplastics and immunomodulating agents

Question 15

ATC code M

Answer 15

Musculo-skeletal system

Question 16

ATC code N

Answer 16

Nervous system

Question 17

ATC code P

Answer 17

Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents

Question 18

ATC code R

Answer 18

Respiratory system

Question 19

ATC code S

Answer 19

Sensory organs

Question 20

ATC code V

Answer 20

Various

Question 21

What is the mystery level 1 code not usually mentioned?

Answer 21

Q: veterinary drugs

Question 22

Where can I find more information?

Answer 22

WHO ATC Guidelines, released yearly

Question 23

A01

Answer 23

Stomatological preparations

Question 24

A02

Answer 24

Drugs for acid related disorders

Question 25

A03

Answer 25

Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders

Question 26

A04

Answer 26

Antiemetics and antinauseants

Question 27

A05

Answer 27

Bile and liver therapy

Question 28

A06

Answer 28

Drugs for constipation

Question 29

A07

Answer 29

Antidiarrheals, intestinal antiinflammatory / antiinfective agents

Question 30

A08

Answer 30

Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products

Question 31

A09

Answer 31

Digestives, including enzymes

Question 32

A10

Answer 32

Drugs used in diabetes

Question 33

A11

Answer 33

Vitamins

Question 34

A12

Answer 34

Mineral supplements

Question 35

A13

Answer 35

Tonics

Question 36

A14

Answer 36

Anabolic agents for systemic use

Question 37

A15

Answer 37

Appetite stimulants

Question 38

A16

Answer 38

Other alimentary tract and metabolism products

Question 39

B01

Answer 39

Antithrombotic agents

Question 40

B02

Answer 40

Antihemorrhagics

Question 41

B03

Answer 41

Antianemic preparations

Question 42

B05

Answer 42

Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions

Question 43

B06

Answer 43

Other hematological agents

Question 44

Is there a B04 as of 2021?

Answer 44

No

Question 45

C01

Answer 45

Cardiac therapy

Question 46

C02

Answer 46

Antihypertensives

Question 47

C03

Answer 47

Diuretics

Question 48

C04

Answer 48

Peripheral vasodilators

Question 49

C05

Answer 49

Vasoprotectives

Question 50

C07

Answer 50

Beta blocking agents

Question 51

C08

Answer 51

Calcium channel blockers

Question 52

C09

Answer 52

Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system

Question 53

C10

Answer 53

Lipid modifying agents

Question 54

D01

Answer 54

Antifungals for dermatological use

Question 55

D02

Answer 55

Emollients and protectives

Question 56

D03

Answer 56

Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers

Question 57

D04

Answer 57

Antipruritics, including antihistamines, anesthetics, etc

Question 58

D05

Answer 58

Antipsoriatics

Question 59

D06

Answer 59

Antibiotics and Chemotherapeutics for dermatological use

Question 60

D07

Answer 60

Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations

Question 61

D08

Answer 61

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Question 62

D09

Answer 62

Medicated dressings

Question 63

D10

Answer 63

Anti-acne preparations

Question 64

D11

Answer 64

Other dermatological preparations

Question 65

G01

Answer 65

Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics

Question 66

G02

Answer 66

Other gynecologicals

Question 67

G03

Answer 67

Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system

Question 68

G04

Answer 68

Urologicals

Question 69

H01

Answer 69

Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues

Question 70

H02

Answer 70

Corticosteroids for systemic use

Question 71

H03

Answer 71

Thyroid therapy

Question 72

H04

Answer 72

Pancreatic hormones

Question 73

H05

Answer 73

Calcium homeostasis

Question 74

J01

Answer 74

Antibacterials for systemic use

Question 75

J02

Answer 75

Antimycotics for systemic use

Question 76

J04

Answer 76

Antimycobacterials

Question 77

J05

Answer 77

Antivirals for systemic use

Question 78

J06

Answer 78

Immune sera and immunoglobulins

Question 79

J07

Answer 79

Vaccines

Question 80

L01

Answer 80

Antineoplastic agents

Question 81

L02

Answer 81

Endocrine therapy

Question 82

L03

Answer 82

Immunostimulants

Question 83

L04

Answer 83

Immunosuppressants

Question 84

M01

Answer 84

Anti inflammatory and antirheumatic products

Question 85

M02

Answer 85

Topical products for joint and muscular pain

Question 86

M03

Answer 86

Muscle relaxants

Question 87

M04

Answer 87

Antigout preparations

Question 88

M05

Answer 88

Drugs for treatment of bone diseases

Question 89

M09

Answer 89

Other drugs for disorders of the musculo-skeletal system

Question 90

N01

Answer 90

Anesthetics

Question 91

N02

Answer 91

Analgesics

Question 92

N03

Answer 92

Antiepileptics

Question 93

N04

Answer 93

Anti-Parkinson drugs

Question 94

N05

Answer 94

Psycholeptics

Question 95

N06

Answer 95

Psychoanaleptics

Question 96

N07

Answer 96

Other nervous system drugs

Question 97

P01

Answer 97

Antiprotozoals

Question 98

P02

Answer 98

Antihelmintics

Question 99

P03

Answer 99

Ectoparasiticides, including scabicides, insecticides, and repellents

Question 100

R01

Answer 100

Nasal preparations

Question 101

R02

Answer 101

Throat preparations

Question 102

R03

Answer 102

Drugs for obstructive airway disease

Question 103

R05

Answer 103

Cough and cold preparations

Question 104

R06

Answer 104

Antihistamines for systemic use

Question 105

R07

Answer 105

Other respiratory system products

Question 106

S01

Answer 106

Ophthalmologicals

Question 107

S02

Answer 107

Otologicals

Question 108

S03

Answer 108

Ophthalmological and otological preparations

Question 109

V01

Answer 109

Allergens

Question 110

V03

Answer 110

All other therapeutic products

Question 111

V04

Answer 111

Diagnostic agents

Question 112

V06

Answer 112

General nutrients

Question 113

V07

Answer 113

All other non-therapeutic products

Question 114

V08

Answer 114

Contrast media

Question 115

V09

Answer 115

Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals

Question 116

V10

Answer 116

Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals

Question 117

V20

Answer 117

Surgical dressings