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- The non-proprietary name of a drug is the name accepted by a competent scientific body or authority, such as the USAN or BAN.
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Mar 25, 2024 · Non-Proprietary Name. The non-proprietary name of a drug is the name accepted by a competent scientific body or authority, such as the USAN or BAN. The non-proprietary names of newer drugs are kept uniform by an agreement to use the Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (rINN) in all member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO).
When FDA approves a drug and there is no applicable USP standard—which is likely in the case of new chemical entities— FDA provides an “interim established name” that serves as the nonproprietary name until USP creates a monograph. USP Naming/Nomenclature in the Law.
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Some knowledge of drug names can help in understanding drug product labels. Every drug has at least three names—a chemical name, a generic (nonproprietary or official) name, and a brand (proprietary or trademark) name (see sidebar What's In a Name?). The chemical name describes the atomic or molecular structure of the drug. This name is ...
Jun 6, 2020 · The company code name for a drug is used prior to designation of a generic name. Generic & Brand names: When a drug is approved by the FDA, it is given a Generic (official) name and a Brand (proprietary or trademark or trade) name. For example, Dilantin is a drug that is used to prevent seizures. Dilantin is the brand name for this drug and ...
- Stem –cog is used for “coagulation factors”
- Stem –poetin is for “erythropoietin type blood factors
- CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- Stem –imib is used for “antihyperlipidaemics, acylCoA: cholesterol acetyl transferase (ACAT) inhibitors”
- Stem –tapide is for “microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) inhibitors”
- Stem –cetrapid is for “cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors”
- DERMATOLOGICALS
- Stem –arotene is for “arotinoid derivatives”
- Stem –retin is for “retinol derivatives”
- Stem –steride is used for “testosterone reductase inhibitors”
- SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS
- Stem –imus is for “immunosuppressants (other than antineoplastics)”
- MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for moroctocog alfa.
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used first time for epoetin alfa.
C01 CARDIAC THERAPY C01B Anti-arrhythmic, class I and III Stem –afenone is used for “Antiarrhythmics, propafenone derivatives” All INNS with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for etafenone. Stem –aj- is used for “antiarrhythmics, ajmaline derivatives All INNS with this stem belong to this pharmacologi...
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for octimibate.
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for implitapide.
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for torcetrapid.
Most of drugs included in chapter “dermatologicals” are also treated in other chapters.
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for betacarotene.
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for tretinoin. Examples of common properties: Animal studies have indicated that aratinoid derivatives and retinol derivatives are fetotoxic and teratogenic. Licensed product information recommend that these drugs should not be used during pregnancy or i...
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. This stem was used the first time for finasteride.
H01 PITUITARY AND HYPOTHALAMIC HORMONES AND ANALOGUES Stem –relin is for “pituitary hormone-release stimulating peptides” All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class. leuprorelin (WHO Model List of Essential Medicines) belongs to this class. Stem –actide is for “synthetic polypeptides with a corticotropin-like action” All INNs with...
All INNs with this stem belong to this pharmacological class.
M01 ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS Comments: It is considered that there are only small differences in anti-inflammatory activity between the various NSAIDs and choice is largely empirical. Responses of individual patients vary widely. The commonest adverse effects of NSAIDs are generally gastrointestinal disturbances, such as gastroin...
Dec 15, 2023 · International Non-proprietary Names (INNs) are the standardized, generic names assigned to drugs by the World Health Organization (WHO). These unique, non-branded names aim to: Prevent confusion: INNs avoid the potential for confusion caused by brand names, which can vary depending on the country and manufacturer.
