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C CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMThis group comprises substances used for the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Drugs used for the treatment of hypertension are classified in C02 - Antihypertensives, C03 - Diuretics, C07 - Beta blocking agents, C08 - Calcium channel blockers, and C09 - Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system. For the classification of combination products of antihypertensives from different ATC groups, the following ranking should be used, from higher to lower precedence: C09, C07, C08, and C03.
C05 VASOPROTECTIVES
No DDDs are established in this group, since most of the drugs in this group are for topical use. |
C05B ANTIVARICOSE THERAPY
This group comprises all products for treatment of varices, i.v. infusion induced thrombophlebitis etc.
Zinc bandages, see D09A - Medicated dressings.
C05BB Sclerosing agents for local injection
| ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
| C05BB02 | polidocanol |
Last updated: 2024-01-26