ATC code H

ATC code H is a section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC), a system used for the classification of drugs and other medical products. The ATC system is controlled by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is used globally to ensure uniformity in the classification of drugs.

Structure of ATC code H

ATC code H is designated for systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins. This category includes various hormonal treatments used for different medical conditions.

H01: Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues

• H01A: Anterior pituitary lobe hormones and analogues
• H01B: Posterior pituitary lobe hormones and analogues
• H01C: Hypothalamic hormones and analogues

H02: Corticosteroids for systemic use

• H02A: Corticosteroids for systemic use, plain
• H02B: Corticosteroids for systemic use, combinations

H03: Thyroid therapy

• H03A: Thyroid preparations
• H03B: Antithyroid agents

H04: Pancreatic hormones

• H04A: Pancreatic hormones

H05: Calcium homeostasis

• H05A: Parathyroid hormones and analogues
• H05B: Anti-parathyroid agents

Applications

The drugs classified under ATC code H are used in the treatment of various hormonal disorders. For example, corticosteroids are used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, while thyroid hormones are used to manage hypothyroidism.

See also

• ATC code
• Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
• World Health Organization
• Hormone
• Endocrinology

External links

ATC codes
H Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
H01 Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
H02 Corticosteroids for systemic use
H03 Thyroid therapy
H04 Pancreatic hormones
H05 Calcium homeostasis
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