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QL<br />

ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS<br />

The group QL comprises preparations, e.g. alkylating agents, antimetabolites, plant<br />

alkaloids and cytotoxic antibiotics, used in the treatment of malignant neoplastic<br />

diseases. Immunomodulating agents, both stimulating and suppressive agents, are<br />

also classified here.<br />

Hormonal preparations specifically used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases<br />

should be classified in this group. Note that group QG03 - Sex hormones and<br />

modulators of the genital system might include the same hormone, but of a different<br />

strength. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and analogues not used for<br />

endocrine therapy related to neoplastic diseases are classified in QH01CA -<br />

Gonadotropin-releasing hormones.<br />

QL01<br />

ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS<br />

Combination preparations are classified in QL01XY. Detoxifying agents used in<br />

connection with high-dose treatment with antineoplastic agents are classified in<br />

QV03AF - Detoxifying agents for antineoplastic treatment.<br />

QL01A<br />

QL01AA<br />

QL01AB<br />

QL01AC<br />

QL01AD<br />

QL01AG<br />

QL01AX<br />

ALKYLATING AGENTS<br />

Nitrogen mustard analogues<br />

Alkyl sulphonates<br />

Ethylene imines<br />

Nitrosoureas<br />

Epoxides<br />

Other alkylating agents<br />

QL01B<br />

QL01BA<br />

ANTIMETABOLITES<br />

Folic acid analogues<br />

Methotrexate in oral formulations is classified in QL04AX.<br />

QL01BB<br />

QL01BC<br />

Purine analogues<br />

Pyrimidine analogues<br />

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