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Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

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Lysine acetylsalicylate is classified at the same 5th level as<br />

acetylsalicylic acid.<br />

Combinations with antiemetics are classified here.<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong>s are based on the treatment of pain <strong>and</strong> not on use in<br />

rheumatic diseases.<br />

N02BB Pyrazolones<br />

N02BE Anilides<br />

<strong>DDD</strong>s <strong>for</strong> combined preparations, see N02B.<br />

Propacetamol, a prodrug of paracetamol is classified at a separate <strong>ATC</strong><br />

5th level in this group.<br />

Benorilate, which is an ester of acetylsalicylic acid <strong>and</strong> paracetamol, is<br />

classified in N02BA.<br />

Paracetamol in combination with orphenadrine (citrate) is classified in<br />

M03BC.<br />

N02BG Other analgesics <strong>and</strong> antipyretics<br />

This group comprises analgesics, which cannot be classified in the<br />

preceding groups.<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong> <strong>for</strong> ziconotide is based on intrathecal administration.<br />

N02C ANTIMIGRAINE PREPARATIONS<br />

This group comprises preparations specifically used in the prophylaxis<br />

<strong>and</strong> treatment of migraine. Analgesics, see N02A <strong>and</strong> N02B.<br />

Beta blocking agents, see C07.<br />

Antivertigo preparations, see N07.<br />

Cyproheptadine, see R06A - Antihistamines <strong>for</strong> systemic use.<br />

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