ATC Group: D07XB05 Dexamethasone

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 D07XB05 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 D Dermatologicals
2 D07 Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations
3 D07X Corticosteroids, other combinations
4 D07XB Corticosteroids, moderately potent, other combinations
5 D07XB05 Dexamethasone

Active ingredients in D07XB05

Active Ingredient Description
Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid; it combines high anti-inflammatory effects with low mineralocorticoid activity. It has an approximately 7 times greater anti-inflammatory potency than prednisolone, another commonly prescribed corticosteroid. At high doses it reduces the immune response.

Related product monographs

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DECADRON Oral solution FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/Old
NYSTALOCAL Cream Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC

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