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N NERVOUS SYSTEMN06 PSYCHOANALEPTICS
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.
The DDDs are based on treatment of moderately severe depressions. |
N06AA Non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors
N06AB Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
N06AF Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, non-selective
N06AG Monoamine oxidase A inhibitors
N06AX Other antidepressants
This group includes antidepressants, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups.
Esketamine for nasal administration is classified here, while injections are classified in N01AX.
Last updated: 2024-01-26