G02AB Ergot

Ergot

Ergot or ergot fungi refers to a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps. The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea. This fungus grows on rye and related plants, and produces alkaloids that can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals who consume grains contaminated with its...

 alkaloids

G02AB01 Methylergometrine

G02AB02 Ergot alkaloids

G02AB03 Ergometrine

QG02AB53 Ergometrine, combinations

G02AC Ergot alkaloids and oxytocin including analogues, in combination

G02AC01 Methylergometrine and oxytocin

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone that acts primarily as a neuromodulator in the brain.Oxytocin is best known for its roles in sexual reproduction, in particular during and after childbirth...

QG02AC90 Ergometrine and oxytocin

G02AD Prostaglandin

Prostaglandin

A prostaglandin is any member of a group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body. Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring....

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G02AD01 Dinoprost

Dinoprost

Prostaglandin F2α is pharmaceutically termed Dinoprost is a naturally occurring prostaglandin used in medicine to induce labor and as an abortifacient....

G02AD02 Dinoprostone

Dinoprostone

The naturally occurring prostaglandin E2 is known in medicine as dinoprostone. It has important effects in labour and also stimulates osteoblasts to release factors that stimulate bone resorption by osteoclasts...

G02AD03 Gemeprost

Gemeprost

Gemeprost is an analogue of prostaglandin E1.-Clinical use:It is used as a treatment for obstetric bleeding.It is used with RU486 to terminate pregnancy up to 24 weeks gestation...

G02AD04 Carboprost

Carboprost

Carboprost is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue of PGF2α with oxytocic properties....

G02AD05 Sulprostone

Sulprostone

Sulprostone is an oxytocic.It is an analogue of prostaglandin E2....

QG02AD90 Cloprostenol

QG02AD91 Luprostiol

QG02AD92 Fenprostalene

QG02AD93 Tiaprost

QG02AD94 Alfaprostol

QG02AD95 Etiproston

G02BA Intrauterine contraceptives

G02BA01 Plastic IUD

Intrauterine device

A copper IUD is a type of intrauterine device. Most IUDs have a plastic T- or U-shaped frame which is wrapped in copper wire, with the exception of Gynefix, which is a plastic string with several copper beads, affixed to the fundus of the uterus...

G02BA02 Plastic IUD with copper

G02BA03 Plastic IUD with progestogen

IntraUterine System

The IUD with progestogen, intrauterine system , or IntraUterine Contraceptive is a long-acting reversible hormonal contraceptive device that is placed in the uterus. An IUS has a hormone cylinder that releases a progestin called levonorgestrel...

G02BB Intravaginal contraceptives

G02BB01 Vaginal ring

Vaginal ring

Vaginal rings are polymeric drug delivery devices designed to provide controlled release of drugs for intravaginal administration over extended periods of time. The ring is inserted into the vagina and provides contraception protection...

 with progestogen and estrogen

Estrogen

Estrogens , oestrogens , or œstrogens, are a group of compounds named for their importance in the estrous cycle of humans and other animals. They are the primary female sex hormones. Natural estrogens are steroid hormones, while some synthetic ones are non-steroidal...

G02CA Sympathomimetics, labour repressants

G02CA01 Ritodrine

Ritodrine

Ritodrine is a tocolytic drug, was used to stop premature labor. It is available in oral tablets or as an injection, and is typically used as the hydrochloride salt, ritodrine hydrochloride...

G02CA02 Buphenine

Buphenine

Buphenine is a sympathomimetic and beta-adrenergic agonist.-References:...

G02CA03 Fenoterol

Fenoterol

Fenoterol is an asthma medication designed to open up the airways to the lungs. It is classed as sympathomimetic beta2 agonist.Fenoterol is produced and sold by Boehringer Ingelheim as Berotec N and in combination with ipratropium as Berodual N....

QG02CA90 Vetrabutin

QG02CA91 Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic amine used by sufferers of breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator. People with chronic breathing disorders such as asthma use this as a bronchodilator to make breathing easier...

G02CB Prolactin

Prolactin

Prolactin also known as luteotropic hormone is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PRL gene.Prolactin is a peptide hormone discovered by Henry Friesen...

 inhibitors

G02CB01 Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine , an ergoline derivative, is a dopamine agonist that is used in the treatment of pituitary tumors, Parkinson's disease , hyperprolactinaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.- Indications :Amenorrhea, female infertility, galactorrhea, hypogonadism, and acromegaly...

G02CB02 Lisuride

Lisuride

Lisuride is an antiparkinson agent of the iso-ergoline class, chemically related to the dopaminergic ergoline Parkinson's drugs. Lisuride is described as free base and as hydrogen maleate salt.Lisuride is used to lower prolactin and, in low doses, to prevent migraine attacks...

G02CB03 Cabergoline

Cabergoline

Cabergoline , an ergot derivative, is a potent dopamine receptor agonist on D2 receptors. In vitro, rat studies show cabergoline has a direct inhibitory effect on pituitary lactotroph cells...

G02CB04 Quinagolide

Quinagolide

Quinagolide is a selective, D2 receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of elevated levels of prolactin....

G02CB05 Metergoline

Metergoline

Metergoline is a psychoactive drug of the ergoline chemical class which acts as a ligand for various serotonin and dopamine receptors....

G02CB06 Terguride

Terguride

Terguride is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia.In May 2008, terguride was granted orphan drug status for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.In May 2010 Pfizer purchased world-wide rights for the drug....

G02CC Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs make up about half of analgesics, remedying pain by reducing inflammation as opposed to opioids, which affect the central nervous system....

 products for vaginal administration

G02CC01 Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, fever, as an analgesic , especially where there is an inflammatory component, and dysmenorrhea....

G02CC02 Naproxen

Naproxen

Naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as:...

G02CC03 Benzydamine

G02CC04 Flunoxaprofen

Flunoxaprofen

Flunoxaprofen, also known as Priaxim, is a chiral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is closely related to Naproxen, which is also an NSAID. Flunoxaprofen has been shown to significantly improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis...