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What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
Which term refers to drugs controlled by prescription due to the risk of addiction or abuse?
Which term refers to drugs controlled by prescription due to the risk of addiction or abuse?
What is the generic name for Valium?
What is the generic name for Valium?
In drug nomenclature, what does 'Legend drug' refer to?
In drug nomenclature, what does 'Legend drug' refer to?
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Which drug term is associated with restrictions by the FDA and no purchasing without a prescription?
Which drug term is associated with restrictions by the FDA and no purchasing without a prescription?
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What does the term 'Trade name' refer to in drug nomenclature?
What does the term 'Trade name' refer to in drug nomenclature?
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What is the key characteristic of a drug's generic name?
What is the key characteristic of a drug's generic name?
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Which organization must approve a generic drug before it can be marketed in the USA?
Which organization must approve a generic drug before it can be marketed in the USA?
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What is the primary role of the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP/NF) in drug nomenclature?
What is the primary role of the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP/NF) in drug nomenclature?
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In which country is acetaminophen known as 'paracetamol'?
In which country is acetaminophen known as 'paracetamol'?
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What distinguishes a drug's trade/brand name from its generic name?
What distinguishes a drug's trade/brand name from its generic name?
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Why do many drugs have multiple trade names?
Why do many drugs have multiple trade names?
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What defines a drug class?
What defines a drug class?
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Why is Aspirin classified as a salicylate?
Why is Aspirin classified as a salicylate?
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Which drug class do drugs like Aspirin belong to based on their mechanism of action?
Which drug class do drugs like Aspirin belong to based on their mechanism of action?
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What information does a chemical name of a drug provide?
What information does a chemical name of a drug provide?
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Which term refers to the drug's generic name?
Which term refers to the drug's generic name?
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What is the primary factor that determines the grouping of drugs into a specific drug class?
What is the primary factor that determines the grouping of drugs into a specific drug class?
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Study Notes
Drug Nomenclature
- A drug can have several names:
- Chemical: refers to the chemical structure of the drug
- Generic: derived from the chemical name, with an initial lowercase letter, and may vary from country to country
- Trade/Brand: assigned by the manufacturer, with a capitalized first letter, and may have several names depending on the manufacturer
Generic Name
- Given to a drug before it becomes official
- Listed in the USP/NF (The United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary)
- Producing company has an exclusive right for 17 years
- Other companies can produce the same drug, but will assign their own trade name
Trade/Brand Name
- Assigned by the manufacturer
- Followed by the trademark symbol
- May have several trade names (depending on the number of manufacturers)
- May be better known than the generic name
- Can change over time as patents expire or companies merge
Drug Classifications
- A drug can belong to one or more drug classes
- A drug class is a group of drugs that have something in common
- Drugs can be classified by:
- Chemical structure
- Mechanism of action
- Therapeutic use
Drug Information
- Indications: a list of medical conditions or diseases for which the drug is meant to be used for
- May be a combination of several generic components and their corresponding amounts listed under one trade name
- Numbers may be part of the trade name, referring to the amount of one of the generic components
Legal Terms
- Over the counter (OTC): drugs with restrictions by the FDA, but no purchasing restrictions
- Legend drug: prescription drug, considered unsafe for OTC purchase due to possible harmful side effects
- Controlled substances: drugs controlled by prescription requirement due to the danger of addiction or abuse
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Test your knowledge on generic drug names and the process of naming drugs before they become official. Learn about the differences in naming conventions between countries and the approval process by the FDA.
