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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clinical Relevance:
- Application of ATMs in clinical practice and decision-making.
- How healthcare professionals utilize ATMs for precise drug selection and therapy management.
- Integration in Pharmaceutical Databases:
- Inclusion of ATMs in pharmaceutical databases for efficient drug information management.
- Examples illustrating how ATMs enhance data accuracy and retrieval.
- 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