Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Multiple sclerosis |
French
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Sclérose en plaques |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VI | Diseases of the nervous system | |
| 2 | G35-G37 | Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system | |
| 3 | G35 | Multiple sclerosis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Interferon beta-1b |
Interferon beta-1b has been shown to possess both antiviral and immunoregulatory activity. The mechanisms by which interferon beta-1b exerts its actions in multiple sclerosis are not clearly understood. However, it is known that the biological response-modifying properties of interferon beta-1b are mediated through its interactions with specific cell receptors found on the surface of human cells. |
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| Tetracosactide |
Tetracosactide acetate consists of the first 24 amino acids occurring in the natural corticotropic hormone (ACTH) sequence and displays the same physiological properties as ACTH. In the adrenal cortex, it stimulates the biosynthesis of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and, to a lesser extent, androgens, which explains its therapeutic effect in conditions responsive to glucocorticoid treatment. |
