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Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

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P01BC Methanolquinolines<br />

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Combined preparations with quinine <strong>and</strong> psycholeptics used <strong>for</strong><br />

treatment of nocturnal cramps are classified in M09AA.<br />

Combined preparations with quinine <strong>for</strong> symptomatic relief in cold<br />

conditions are classified in R05X.<br />

Hydroquinine is classified in M09AA.<br />

P01BD Diaminopyrimidines<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong> <strong>for</strong> pyrimethamine is based on combination therapy with<br />

a sulphonamide <strong>for</strong> the treatment of malaria.<br />

P01BE Artemisinin <strong>and</strong> derivatives, plain<br />

The parenteral <strong>DDD</strong> <strong>for</strong> arthemether is based on monotherapy.<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong>s <strong>for</strong> artemisinin derivatives are based on combination<br />

therapy with other antimalarials.<br />

P01BF Artemisinin <strong>and</strong> derivatives, combinations<br />

P01BX Other antimalarials<br />

This group comprises agents, which cannot be classified in the<br />

preceding groups. Combinations of diphenhydramine <strong>and</strong><br />

diethyltoluamide are classified at the plain level <strong>for</strong> diphenhydramine in<br />

D04AA.<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong> <strong>for</strong> halofantrine is based on a one-day (12h) treatment.

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