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This group comprises antidepressants, psychostimulants, nootropics, anti-dementia drugs and combinations with psycholeptics.
Antiobesity preparations are classified in A08 - Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products.

N06A ANTIDEPRESSANTS

This group comprises preparations used in the treatment of endogenous and exogenous depressions.
The group is subdivided mainly according to mode of action. The various antidepressants have different modes of action, and the classification will not reflect the exact mode of action of the various antidepressants.
Lithium, see N05AN - Lithium
Combination with psycholeptics, see N06C.

N06B PSYCHOSTIMULANTS, AGENTS USED FOR ADHD AND NOOTROPICS

Some drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy are classified here.
Nootropics are classified in N06BX.
Clonidine and guanfacine also used in ADHD are classified in C02AC.

N06C PSYCHOLEPTICS AND PSYCHOANALEPTICS IN COMBINATION

Combinations of e.g. antidepressants and anxiolytics are classified in this group.

N06D ANTI-DEMENTIA DRUGS