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G GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONESG03 SEX HORMONES AND MODULATORS OF THE GENITAL SYSTEM
Other hormones, see H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins.
Sex hormones used only in the treatment of neoplastic diseases (often selected strengths) are classified in L - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents.
| The DDDs of many of the hormone preparations may vary considerably with the route of administration due to substantial differences in bioavailability. The DDDs of depot preparations are calculated as the dose divided by the dosing interval. |
G03D PROGESTOGENS
This group comprises progestogens and combinations, except combinations with
- androgens, see G03E
- estrogens, see G03F
Hormonal contraceptives, see G03A
IUDs (intrauterine dervices) with progestogens, see G02BA.
Progestogens only used in neoplastic diseases, see L - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents.
The group is subdivided according to chemical structure.
| The DDDs are based on gynecological indications, for instance corpus luteum insufficiency and endometriosis. |
G03DB Pregnadien derivatives
| ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
| G03DB01 | dydrogesterone | 10 | mg | O | |
| G03DB02 | megestrol | 5 | mg | O | |
| G03DB03 | medrogestone | ||||
| G03DB04 | nomegestrol | ||||
| G03DB05 | demegestone | ||||
| G03DB06 | chlormadinone | ||||
| G03DB07 | promegestone | ||||
| G03DB08 | dienogest | 2 | mg | O |
Last updated: 2024-01-26