ATC code H

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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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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

H02: Corticosteroids for systemic use[edit | edit source]

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

H03: Thyroid therapy[edit | edit source]

H03A: Thyroid preparations
H03B: Antithyroid agents

H04: Pancreatic hormones[edit | edit source]

H04A: Pancreatic hormones

H05: Calcium homeostasis[edit | edit source]

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

Applications[edit | edit source]

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.

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