what are the two basic types of names for medications?
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In the majority of circumstances, drugs have 3 types of names: chemical names, the most important of which is the IUPAC name; generic or nonproprietary names, the most important of which are the International Nonproprietary Names (INNs); and trade names, which are brand names.
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A drug class is a group of medications that work in a similar way. The different drug classes of antidepressants include: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft)
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['Corticosteroids.', 'Opioids.', 'Antidepressants.', 'Anticonvulsants (anti-seizure medications)', 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)', 'Lidocaine patches.']
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['Vent. Fib./Tach. Epinephrine. Vasopressin. Amiodarone. Lidocaine. Magnesium.', 'Asystole/PEA. Epinephrine. Vasopressin. Atropine (removed from algorithm per 2010 ACLS Guidelines)', 'Bradycardia. Atropine. Epinephrine. Dopamine.', 'Tachycardia. adenosine. Diltiazem. Beta-blockers. amiodarone. Digoxin. Verapamil. Magnesium.']
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['Amphetamines (including dexamphetamine) Amphetamines are class B, schedule 2 drugs. ... ', 'Anabolic steroids. ... ', 'Benzodiazepines (including diazepam, flunitrazepam and temazepam) ... ', 'Buprenorphine (including Subutex) ... ', 'BZP (and other piperazines) ... ', 'Cannabis. ... ', 'Cocaine (including crack cocaine) ... ', 'Codeine.']
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['Bronkaid®', 'Primatene® Tablets.', "Store Brands (ex: Walmart's “Equate” store brand or CVS Health store brand)"]
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['Azodicarbonamide *', 'Chlorine Dioxide.', 'Nitrogen Dioxide.', 'Potassium Bromate.']
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['Ancef and Kefazol (cefazolin)', 'Ceclor and Cefaclor (cefaclor)', 'Cefdinir.', 'Ceftin and Zinacef (cefuroxime)', 'Duricef (cefadroxil)', 'Keflex and Keftabs (cephalexin)', 'Maxipime (cefepime)', 'Rocephin (ceftriaxone)']
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['Tylenol (acetaminophen) Tylenol (brand name) is acetaminophen (generic). ... ', 'Advil/Motrin (ibuprofen) These two brands contain the same active ingredient, ibuprofen. ... ', 'Aleve (naproxen) Aleve is the brand name of the generic drug naproxen. ... ', "Doan's. ... ", 'Learn more:']
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(Brand names are usually capitalized while generic names are not.) A generic drug, one used for hypertension, is metoprolol, whereas a brand name for the same drug is Lopressor. ... The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) requires that generic drugs be as safe and effective as brand-name drugs.
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['Cephalosporins such as cefepime (maxipime), cefazolin (Ancef), ceftriaxone (Rocephin)', 'Fluoroquinolones such as moxifloxacin (Avelox), ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin)', 'Penicillin such as piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)']
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Ibuprofen and naproxen are better known by the brand names Advil® and Aleve®, respectively. The second is acetaminophen, often sold under the brand name Tylenol® and is often included as an ingredient in cold and flu medicine.
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['doxycycline.', 'cyclohexane.', 'macrocyclic.', 'cycloserine.', 'cyclization.', 'cyclopaedia.', 'anticyclone.', 'carbocyclic.']
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['Aspirin (available as a single ingredient known by various brand names such as Bayer® or St. ... ', 'Ibuprofen (known by brand names such as Motrin® and Advil®).', 'Naproxen sodium (known by the brand name Aleve®).']
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There are 2 types of OTC cough medicines: antitussives and expectorants. A common antitussive is dextromethorphan (some brand names: Triaminic Cold and Cough, Robitussin Cough, Vicks 44 Cough and Cold). The only expectorant available in OTC products is guaifenesin (2 brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion).
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['atracurium.', 'cisatracurium.', 'Nimbex.', 'Norcuron.', 'pancuronium.', 'Pavulon.', 'rocuronium.', 'Tracrium.']
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['pharmacopoeia.', 'macromolecule.', 'pharmacognosy.', 'hemacytometer.', 'macronutrient.', 'macroglobulin.', 'machicolation.', 'machinability.']