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Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

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L ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING<br />

AGENTS<br />

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This group comprises preparations used in the treatment of malignant<br />

neoplastic diseases, <strong>and</strong> immunomodulating agents.<br />

Corticosteroids <strong>for</strong> systemic use, see H02.<br />

L01 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS<br />

Combination products are classified in L01XY - Combinations of<br />

antineoplastic agents.<br />

Detoxifying agents used in connection with high dose treatment of<br />

antineoplastic agents are classified in V03AF (e.g. calcium folinate)<br />

No <strong>DDD</strong>s have been established because of highly individualised<br />

use <strong>and</strong> wide dosage ranges. The doses used vary substantially<br />

because of various types <strong>and</strong> severity of neoplastic diseases, <strong>and</strong><br />

also because of the extensive use of combination therapy.<br />

The consumption of the antineoplastic agents is in some countries<br />

measured in grams. This is recommended as a method to be used<br />

internationally <strong>for</strong> these particular agents.<br />

L01A ALKYLATING AGENTS<br />

L01AA Nitrogen mustard analogues<br />

L01AB Alkyl sulfonates<br />

L01AC Ethylene imines<br />

L01AD Nitrosoureas<br />

L01AG Epoxides<br />

L01AX Other alkylating agents

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