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R RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Inhaled antiinfectives are classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.


R03 DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES
R03B OTHER DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, INHALANTS

This group comprises all drugs for obstructive airway diseases for inhalation excl. adrenergics (R03A).

See comment under R03A.


R03BA Glucocorticoids

Combinations with adrenergics are classified in R03AK.
The combination of ciclosonide and tiotropium bromide is classified in R03BB54.
Fluticasone propionate is classified in R03BA05.


The DDDs are based on the starting dose in moderate to severe asthma.


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    R03BA01 beclometasone 0.8 mg Inhal.aerosol 
    0.8 mg Inhal.powder 
    1.5 mg Inhal.solution 
    R03BA02 budesonide 0.8 mg Inhal.aerosol 
    0.8 mg Inhal.powder 
    1.5 mg Inhal.solution 
    R03BA03 flunisolide mg Inhal.aerosol 
    R03BA04 betamethasone    
    R03BA05 fluticasone 0.6 mg Inhal.aerosol 
    0.6 mg Inhal.powder 
    1.5 mg Inhal.solution 
    R03BA06 triamcinolone    
    R03BA07 mometasone 0.4 mg Inhal.powder 
    R03BA08 ciclesonide 0.16 mg Inhal.aerosol 
    R03BA09 fluticasone furoate    

List of abbreviations

Last updated: 2024-01-26