ATC Group: V04CD05 Somatorelin

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 V04CD05 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 V Various
2 V04 Diagnostic agents
3 V04C Other diagnostic agents
4 V04CD Tests for pituitary function
5 V04CD05 Somatorelin

Active ingredients in V04CD05

Active Ingredient Description
Somatorelin

Somatorelin is normally synthesised in the hypothalamus and stimulates the secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Somatorelin physiologically increases plasma growth hormone levels.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
GHRH Lyophilised powder for injection Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

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