Drug Names Flashcards
0
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Generic
A
- Not capitalized
- General name used in all countries by all manufacturers
1
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Chemical
A
- Not capitalized
- scientific term that describes the molecular structure of a drug
2
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Official name
A
-Name listed in the US Pharmacopeia
3
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Trade/Brand
A
- Capitalized
- Name selected by a company for marketing purposes
