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QR03CK<br />

Adrenergics and other drugs for obstructive airway diseases<br />

Combinations of adrenergics and other drugs for obstructive airway diseases (excl.<br />

xanthines, see QR03DB) are classified in this group.<br />

QR03D<br />

OTHER SYSTEMIC DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES<br />

Theophyllines are classified in this group. Other respiratory stimulants are<br />

classified in QR07AB - Respiratory stimulants.<br />

See also:<br />

QH02 - Corticosteroids for systemic use<br />

QR03DA<br />

Xanthines<br />

A number of preparations containing theophylline, for example, are classified in<br />

this group, even if they do not have asthma as an indication.<br />

Combinations of xanthines and other agents are classified in separate 5th level<br />

groups using the corresponding 50-series codes (e.g. mucolytics), except<br />

combinations with adrenergics, see QR03DB - Xanthines and adrenergics.<br />

Combinations of two or more substances within the 4th level group are classified<br />

using the ATCvet 5th level code 20.<br />

QR03DB<br />

QR03DC<br />

QR03DX<br />

Xanthines and adrenergics<br />

Leucotriene receptor antagonists<br />

Other systemic drugs for obstructive airway diseases<br />

Preparations, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups, should be<br />

assigned to this group.<br />

QR05<br />

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS<br />

A large number of preparations, most of which are combined preparations, are<br />

classified in this group. See also QR01 - Nasal preparations, QR02 - Throat<br />

preparations and QR03D - Other systemic drugs for obstructive airway diseases.<br />

QR05C<br />

EXPECTORANTS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH COUGH SUPPRESSANTS<br />

Preparations containing expectorants and mucolytics should be classified in this<br />

group.<br />

Combined preparations are classified in separate 5th level groups using the ATCvet<br />

5th level code 10. These may contain bronchodilating agents, antihistamines etc.<br />

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