ATC Group: G02CB01 Bromocriptine

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 G02CB01 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 G Genito urinary system and sex hormones
2 G02 Other gynecologicals
3 G02C Other gynecologicals
4 G02CB Prolactine inhibitors
5 G02CB01 Bromocriptine

Defined daily dose

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.

Route Amount
ORAL - Oral 5 mg
PAREN - Parenteral 5 mg

Active ingredients in G02CB01

Active Ingredient Description
Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine is an inhibitor of prolactin secretion and a stimulator of dopamine receptors. The areas of application of bromocriptine are divided into endocrinological and neurological indications.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
BRAMESTON Tablet Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
MEDOCRIPTINE Tablet Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
PARLODEL Capsule Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
PIRODAL Tablet Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC

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