The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
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A | Alimentary tract and metabolism | |
2
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A02 | Drugs for acid related disorders | |
3
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A02B | DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD) | |
4
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A02BX | Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) | |
5
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A02BX05 | Bismuth subcitrate |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Code | Route | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORAL | Oral | 0.48 g |
| Active Ingredient |
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Under the effect of gastric acid, a precipitate is formed from bismuth subcitrate, which adheres primarily to the ulcerated area and inhibits the activity of pepsin. Bismuth subcitrate contributes to the healing of a high percentage of gastric and duodenal ulcers. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.