ATC Group: J05AH01 Zanamivir

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 J05AH01 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 J Antiinfectives for systemic use
2 J05 Antivirals for systemic use
3 J05A Direct acting antivirals
4 J05AH Neuraminidase inhibitors
5 J05AH01 Zanamivir

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
RESPIR - Respiratory (Inhalation) (powder) 20 mg

Active ingredients in J05AH01

Active Ingredient Description
Zanamivir

Zanamivir is a selective inhibitor of neuraminidase, the influenza virus surface enzyme. Neuraminidase inhibition occurred in vitro at very low zanamivir concentrations (50% inhibition at 0.64nM–7.9nM against influenza A and B strains).

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
DECTOVA Solution for infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
RELENZA Inhalation powder, pre-dispensed Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

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