unit 5 nomenclature

There are 3 major nomenclatures used with drugs
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There are 3 major nomenclatures used with drugs
chemical name
generic name
brand/trade name
what does the chemical name include?
The anatomic or monlectural structure of the drug
Example: acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
What is the generic name?
Official name

Often descriptive of chemical composition or class of the drug

Can be used by any company and is typically cheaper than the brand name
Example: acetaminophen (ibuprofen)
what is the brand/trade name?
Exclusively controlled by the company producing the drug

Registered trademark and property of the registering company aka the proprietary or original drug name
Companies can be granted a patent for how many years?
17 years under a single brand name
Other companies can not produce a generic version while the drug is under
patent with the company
ex. Bayer (aspirin)
Acetylsalicylic acid
generic and brand name
Aspirin= generic
brand= brayer
N-(4-hydroyphenyl) acetamide
generic and brand?
generic= Acetaminophen
brand= Tylenol
Methylpropylphenyl Propanoic acid
generic and brand?
generic= Ibuprofen
brand= Advil/ moltrin
what are the 6 major sources for drug information?
United States Pharmacopoeia (USP-NF)
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Handbook for Non-prescription Drugs
Internet Web Sites
Handbooks/Textbooks
what does the Physician Desk Reference (PDR) do?Crossed indexed to include Generic and Brand names of drugs Included full colored picture of each drug to help facilitate product identificationwhat does the Physician Desk Reference (PDR) contain?Contains a product information section that provides prescribing information such as Indications, Contraindications What the normal dosage would be Any adverse reactionsDrug Facts and Comparisons Book helps in what three ways?Comprehension drug information for both OTC and Prescription medication Can be used by the pharmacist to check for potential drug interactions and to answer an questions that the patient may have about the drug Most complete and objective listing of currently used medicationsthe dental drug reference is what two things for the dental office?Inexpensive and convenient book designed to use chairside in the dental office as a quick and concise drug or resourcewhat is the purpose of the dental drug reference?It's purpose is to assist the Dentist, Hygienist, and Dental assistant and the rapid identification of drugs that patients may be taking as they present in the dental officehow is the dental drug reference a friendly design?what does this provide?provides easy access to essential information on drugs patients commonly take and facilitate completion of the medical history reviewhow drugs presented in the dental drug reference book?presented alphabetically by generic name and is sync-ally ordered in standardized format with pertinent drug information for the dentist, hygienist or dental assistantwhere are the useful facts located in the dental drug reference book? what can u calculate?Useful facts table located on front inside cover and in the appendix about dosage calculationswhat information does the dental drug reference book provide regarding drugs? over how many prescriptions drugs are included in this book? what does it highlight?top 200 prescriptions drugs in the U.S focuses on drug interactions and clinical interest to dentistry and Highlights oral side effects for each drugEvery OTC or Prescription filled by a pharmacist includes ainsert or information sheetwhat Specific information is included on the OTC insert?How the drug will affect the body What condition the drug is being subscribed for Any adverse effects Long term effects Special precautions to follow when taking the drug Contraindications to taking the drug Dosage and route for the drug