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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
1
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G | Genito urinary system and sex hormones | |
2
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G03 | Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system | |
3
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G03A | Hormonal contraceptives for systemic use | |
4
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G03AC | Progestogens | |
5
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G03AC09 | Desogestrel |
| Active Ingredient |
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Desogestrel is a progestogen. Like other progestogen-only pills, desogestrel is best suited for use during breast feeding and for women who may not or do not want to use oestrogens. In contrast to traditional progestogen-only pills, the contraceptive effect of desogestrel is achieved primarily by inhibition of ovulation. Other effects include increased viscosity of the cervical mucus. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZALIA Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | |
| CERAZETTE Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.