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What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
- Trade name
- Codeine concentration (correct)
- Acetaminophen concentration
- Generic name
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?
- Generic drugs
- Over the counter (OTC) drugs
- Legend drugs
- Controlled substances (correct)
What is the generic name for Valium?
What is the generic name for Valium?
- dl-amphetamine
- Diazepam (correct)
- Acetaminophen
- Codeine
In drug nomenclature, what does 'Legend drug' refer to?
In drug nomenclature, what does 'Legend drug' refer to?
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?
What does the term 'Trade name' refer to in drug nomenclature?
What does the term 'Trade name' refer to in drug nomenclature?
What is the key characteristic of a drug's generic name?
What is the key characteristic of a drug's generic name?
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?
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?
In which country is acetaminophen known as 'paracetamol'?
In which country is acetaminophen known as 'paracetamol'?
What distinguishes a drug's trade/brand name from its generic name?
What distinguishes a drug's trade/brand name from its generic name?
Why do many drugs have multiple trade names?
Why do many drugs have multiple trade names?
What defines a drug class?
What defines a drug class?
Why is Aspirin classified as a salicylate?
Why is Aspirin classified as a salicylate?
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?
What information does a chemical name of a drug provide?
What information does a chemical name of a drug provide?
Which term refers to the drug's generic name?
Which term refers to the drug's generic name?
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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What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
What does the number in Tylenol No. 3 represent?
The concentration of codeine in the medication.
Controlled substances
Controlled substances
A category of drugs that are tightly controlled due to their potential for addiction or abuse.
Generic name for Valium
Generic name for Valium
The generic name for Valium, a drug used for anxiety and muscle relaxant.
Legend drug
Legend drug
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Over the counter (OTC) drugs
Over the counter (OTC) drugs
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Trade name
Trade name
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Key characteristics of a drug's generic name
Key characteristics of a drug's generic name
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Organization that approves generic drugs for marketing in USA
Organization that approves generic drugs for marketing in USA
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Role of US Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP/NF)
Role of US Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP/NF)
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Acetaminophen in the UK
Acetaminophen in the UK
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Distinction between a drug's trade/brand name and its generic name
Distinction between a drug's trade/brand name and its generic name
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Reason for multiple trade names for a single drug
Reason for multiple trade names for a single drug
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What defines a drug class?
What defines a drug class?
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Why Aspirin is classified as a salicylate?
Why Aspirin is classified as a salicylate?
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Drug class Aspirin belongs to based on mechanism of action
Drug class Aspirin belongs to based on mechanism of action
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Information provided by a drug's chemical name
Information provided by a drug's chemical name
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Term for a drug's generic name
Term for a drug's generic name
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Primary factor for classifying drugs into a specific class
Primary factor for classifying drugs into a specific 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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