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C CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

This 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.


C10 LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS

The DDDs are based on the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.


C10A LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN

Pantethine, which is also used in the treatment of hyperlipidemi, is classified as a vitamin in A11HA.


C10AB Fibrates

Clofibrate and analogues are classified here.

The DDD for fenofibrate is based on the micronised formulation.


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    C10AB07 ronifibrate    

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