Table 3 Five most common therapy areas and medications in IPF patients according to ATC classification are listed in descending order by prescription frequency
Therapy area | Most prescriped medication |
|---|---|
Cardiovascular system (ATC class A) | Bisoprolol Simvastatin Amlodipin Atorvastatin |
Nervous system (ATC class N) | Paracetamol Paracetamol + codeine Zopiclone Oxycodone |
Alimentary tract and metabolism (ATC-class A) | Pantoprazol Metformin Esomeprazol Ispaghula husk |
Respiratory system (ATC-class R) | Salbutamol Tiotropium bromide Fluticasone propionate + azelastine Ciclesonide Monometasone furoate Fluticasone furoate |
Anti-infective for systemic use (ATC-class J) | Doxycycline Amoxicillin Cefalexin Amoxicillin clavulanic acid Phenoxymethylpenicillin |