ATC Group: D01AE16 Amorolfine

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.

Position of D01AE16 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 D Dermatologicals
2 D01 Antifungals for dermatological use
3 D01A Antifungals for topical use
4 D01AE Other antifungals for topical use
5 D01AE16 Amorolfine

Active ingredients in D01AE16

Active Ingredient Description
Amorolfine

Amorolfine is a broad spectrum antimycotic. Amorolfine belongs to a new chemical class, and its fungicidal action is based on an alteration of the fungal cell membrane targeted primarily on sterol biosynthesis. The ergosterol content is reduced, and at the same time unusual sterically nonplanar sterols accumulate.

Related product monographs

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CURANAIL Medicated nail lacquer Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) MPI, EU: SmPC
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