Actual Therapeutic Moieties (ATMs) - hmislk/hmis GitHub Wiki

Overview

Actual Therapeutic Moieties (ATMs) are a critical component of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System, contributing to the systematic categorization of drugs based on their actual therapeutic effects.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to ATMs:
  • Definition and significance of Actual Therapeutic Moieties in the context of the ATC Classification System.
  • Importance in accurately representing the therapeutic actions of drugs.
  1. ATM Structure:
  • Exploration of the hierarchical structure of ATMs within the ATC system.
  • How ATMs align with Anatomical Main Groups, Therapeutic Subgroups, and other levels in the ATC classification.
  1. ATMs vs. Virtual Therapeutic Moieties (VTMs):
  • Differentiating between ATMs and VTMs in drug classification.
  • Understanding the distinction between the intended and actual therapeutic effects of drugs.
  1. Clinical Relevance:
  • Application of ATMs in clinical practice and decision-making.
  • How healthcare professionals utilize ATMs for precise drug selection and therapy management.
  1. Integration in Pharmaceutical Databases:
  • Inclusion of ATMs in pharmaceutical databases for efficient drug information management.
  • Examples illustrating how ATMs enhance data accuracy and retrieval.
  1. Contributing to ATMs:
  • Guidelines for contributing to the classification and understanding of ATMs in the ATC system.
  • Best practices for maintaining the relevance and accuracy of ATMs.

Example

  • Amoxicillin (SPMC)
  • Azilide

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