Drug Nomenclature & Classification by Name
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Drug Nomenclature
A single drug can have a variety of names and belong to many classes, usually classified by its name, action, or its method of legal purchase.
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Brand or Trade Name
Patented name given by the company that makes the drug, usually easy to say for sales and marketing purposes. Ex: Biogesic.
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Generic Name
Simpler name usually derived from its chemical name and granted by the USAN Council. Ex: Paracetamol.
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Chemical Name
The scientific name based on the compound’s chemical structure. Ex: Acetaminophen, dexbrompheniramine maleate.
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