Y40-Y59: Drugs, medicaments and biological substances causing adverse effects in therapeutic use
Y41: Other systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics
The group of conditions classified under "Other systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics" relates to issues that may occur in the body due to the improper use of certain medications. The medications in this category are primarily used to combat infections and parasites. Common causes for these condition may include inappropriate dosage, unintended interactions with other drugs, or a patient's adverse reaction, which may be due to allergies or other factors. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific issue, but they often involve digestive problems, skin reactions, or neurological symptoms. The progression and severity of these conditions can also differ greatly, due to variables including the type of drug involved and the individual patient's health status. Overall, the body's major organ systems may be affected, including the digestive, skin, and nervous systems. Despite the variety in potential symptoms and severity, these conditions all stem from issues related to the use of systemic anti-infective and antiparasitic medications.
Subcodes of Y41:
- Y41.0: Sulfonamides
- Y41.1: Antimycobacterial drugs
- Y41.2: Antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa
- Y41.3: Other antiprotozoal drugs
- Y41.4: Anthelminthics
- Y41.5: Antiviral drugs
- Y41.8: Other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics
- Y41.9: Systemic anti-infective and antiparasitic, unspecified
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