Virtual Therapeutic Moieties (VTMs) - hmislk/hmis GitHub Wiki
Overview
Virtual Therapeutic Moieties (VTMs) are an integral part of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system, providing a systematic way to classify drugs based on their therapeutic properties. This is also known as chemical formula or generic name.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to VTMs:
- Explanation of Virtual Therapeutic Moieties as a key component of the ATC Classification System.
- Significance in organizing drugs based on therapeutic use.
- VTM Structure:
- Overview of the hierarchical structure of VTMs within the ATC system.
- How VTMs relate to Anatomical Main Groups, Therapeutic Subgroups, and other ATC levels.
- ATC Classification System:
- Brief overview of the complete ATC Classification System.
- Understanding how VTMs fit into the broader classification scheme.
- VTMs vs. Chemical Substances:
- Differentiating between VTMs and Chemical Substances in drug classification.
- Practical implications for healthcare professionals and researchers.
- Use in Pharmaceutical Databases:
- Integration of VTMs in pharmaceutical databases for streamlined drug information management.
- Examples of how VTMs enhance data retrieval and analysis.
- Clinical Decision Support:
- Application of VTMs in clinical decision support systems.
- How healthcare practitioners use VTMs for drug selection and management.
- Contributing to VTMs:
- Guidelines for contributing to VTMs in the ATC Classification System.
- Best practices for maintaining accuracy and relevance.
Examples
- Amoxicillin
- Salbutamol
- Azithromycin
- Cefuroxime
- Paracetamol