ATC Group: S01FB Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations

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 S01FB in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 S Sensory organs
2 S01 Ophthalmologicals
3 S01F Mydriatics and cycloplegics
4 S01FB Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations

Group S01FB contents

Code Title
S01FB01 Phenylephrine
S01FB02 Ephedrine
S01FB03 Ibopamine
S01FB51

Active ingredients in S01FB

Active Ingredient Description
Ephedrine

Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine acting directly on the alpha and beta receptors and indirectly by increasing the release of noradrenaline by the sympathetic nerve endings. As with any sympathomimetic agent, ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the sphincters of the digestive and urinary systems.

Phenylephrine

Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion.

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