ATC code P

ATC code P 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 medical substances.

Structure of ATC code P

The ATC code P is designated for antiparasitic products, insecticides, and repellents. This category includes a variety of substances used to treat or prevent parasitic infections in humans and animals, as well as products designed to repel insects.

Subgroups

The ATC code P is divided into several subgroups, each representing a different type of antiparasitic product or related substance. These subgroups include:

• P01 - Antiprotozoals
• P02 - Anthelmintics
• P03 - Ectoparasiticides, including scabicides and insecticides

P01 - Antiprotozoals

This subgroup includes drugs used to treat infections caused by protozoa, such as malaria, amoebiasis, and giardiasis. Examples of antiprotozoals include chloroquine, metronidazole, and tinidazole.

P02 - Anthelmintics

Anthelmintics are drugs used to treat infections caused by helminths (parasitic worms). This subgroup includes medications such as albendazole, mebendazole, and ivermectin.

P03 - Ectoparasiticides, including scabicides and insecticides

This subgroup comprises products used to treat infestations by ectoparasites, such as lice, mites, and fleas. It also includes insecticides used to kill or repel insects. Examples include permethrin, lindane, and malathion.

Applications

ATC code P encompasses a wide range of applications in both human and veterinary medicine. These products are essential for the treatment and prevention of parasitic infections, which can cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Additionally, insecticides and repellents play a crucial role in controlling vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.

See also

• ATC code A - Alimentary tract and metabolism
• ATC code B - Blood and blood forming organs
• ATC code C - Cardiovascular system
• ATC code D - Dermatologicals
• ATC code G - Genito-urinary system and sex hormones
• ATC code H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
• ATC code J - Antiinfectives for systemic use
• ATC code L - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents
• ATC code M - Musculo-skeletal system
• ATC code N - Nervous system
• ATC code R - Respiratory system
• ATC code S - Sensory organs
• ATC code V - Various

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ATC codes
P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents
Human only
P01 Antiprotozoals
P02 Anthelmintics
P03 Ectoparasiticides, including scabicides, insecticides and repellents
ATCvet only
QP51 Antiprotozoals
QP52 Anthelmintics
QP53 Ectoparasiticides, including insecticides and repellents
QP54 Endectocides
A B C D G H QI J L M N P R S V (Hover over links to see titles)