| ATC code R: Respiratory system |
|---|
|
| Other ATC codes |
ATC code R Respiratory system is a section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products.
Codes for veterinary use (ATCvet codes) can be created by placing the letter Q in front of the human ATC code: for example, QR.
National versions of the ATC classification may include additional codes not present in this list, which follows the WHO version.
Major chemical drug groups – based upon the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System | |
|---|---|
| gastrointestinal tract / metabolism (A) | |
| blood and blood forming organs (B) | |
| cardiovascular system (C) | |
| skin (D) | |
| genitourinary system (G) | |
| endocrine system (H) | |
| infections and infestations (J, P, QI) | |
| malignant disease (L01–L02) | |
| immune disease (L03–L04) | |
| muscles, bones, and joints (M) | |
| brain and nervous system (N) |
|
| respiratory system (R) | |
| sensory organs (S) | |
| other ATC (V) | |
Decongestants and other nasal preparations (R01) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical |
| ||||||||||
| Systemic use: Sympathomimetics | |||||||||||
| |||||||||||
| Expectorants | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucolytics | |||||
| Cough suppressants |
| ||||
| |||||
| Benzimidazoles (*) | |
|---|---|
| Diarylmethanes |
|
| Ethylenediamines | |
| Tricyclics | |
| Others |
|
| For topical use | |
Other respiratory system products (R07) | |
|---|---|
| Lung surfactants | |
| Respiratory stimulants | |
| 5-HT4 receptor agonists | |
| Other agents for treating respiratory depression | |