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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.
C09 AGENTS ACTING ON THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM
The DDDs are based on the treatment of mild-moderate hypertension. See comments to C02L concerning the principles for assignment of DDDs for combined preparations. |
C09C ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKERS (ARBs), PLAIN
C09CA Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), plain
ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
C09CA01 | losartan | 50 | mg | O | |
C09CA02 | eprosartan | 0.6 | g | O | |
C09CA03 | valsartan | 80 | mg | O | |
C09CA04 | irbesartan | 0.15 | g | O | |
C09CA05 | tasosartan | ||||
C09CA06 | candesartan | 8 | mg | O | |
C09CA07 | telmisartan | 40 | mg | O | |
C09CA08 | olmesartan medoxomil | 20 | mg | O | |
C09CA09 | azilsartan medoxomil | 40 | mg | O | |
C09CA10 | fimasartan | 60 | mg | O |
Last updated: 2024-01-26