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QN - Nervous system.................................................................................................. 139
Preparations affecting the nervous system, both centrally and
peripherally, are classified in this group. Antidepressants and
antipsychotics, for example, are included. Group headings are kept
consistent with the ATC system.
QP - Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents .......................................... 153
Group QP comprises antiparasitic preparations, including
antiprotozoals, insecticides and repellents for local and systemic use.
The ATCvet classification for this group does not correspond to the
classification for group P in the ATC system.
QR - Respiratory system ............................................................................................ 159
Preparations for the treatment of diseases in the respiratory system, i.e.
the nose, throat and lungs, are classified in this group. Included are e.g.
cough suppressants and adrenergics for the treatment of bronchial
asthma. Group headings are kept consistent with the ATC system.
QS - Sensory organs.................................................................................................. 167
Preparations for topical treatment of diseases in the sensory organs, i.e.
the eyes and the ears, are classified in this group. Ophtalmologicals,
both curative preparations and surgical aids, and otologicals, are
included.
QV - Various.............................................................................................................. 175
Most preparations assigned to this group cannot be classified in any
other anatomical main group. Some of the preparations could also be
classified as medical devices or general nutrients. The classification of
most preparations is based on the ATC classifications for human
medicine.
Application form for ATCvet classification.................................................................... Annex I
Order form - ATCvet publications................................................................................. Annex II