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L ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS

This group comprises preparations used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, and immunomodulating agents.
Corticosteroids for systemic use, see H02.


L04 IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Immunosuppressants are defined as agents that completely or partly suppress one or more factors in the immunosystem.


L04A IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

This group comprises immunosuppressants excl. corticosteroids.

The DDDs are based on prophylaxis of allograft transplant rejection if this is an approved indication.


L04AB Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors

The DDDs for etanercept, infliximab and adalimumab are based on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
The DDD for cerolizumab pegol is based on the treatment of Crohns Disease.


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    L04AB07 opinercept 7 mg P 

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Last updated: 2024-01-26