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It is better to study the generic names because there is only one generic name.There are many brand names.

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Q: Why is it best to study drugs by their generic names rather than by their brand names?
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Are generic drugs are safe to take?

there as safe as the brand names are


What is the two names drugs are known?

generic name and brand name


Generic drugs are drugs that contain the same active component as proprietary drugs?

Yes, generic drugs are the same chemical as a brand name medication. An example is Clonazepam, the generic name of Klonopin. Both are the same things. Generic medications are cheaper than brand names because you are not paying for the advertising that the name has contributed to.


What sources is found in most pharmacies and is often for brand generic names?

A PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) is usually available in pharmacies to look up drug information. Drugs are indexed under brand and generic names.


What source is found in most pharmacies and if often used for brand and generic names?

A PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) is usually available in pharmacies to look up drug information. Drugs are indexed under brand and generic names.


What source is found in most pharmacies and often used for brand and generic names?

A PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) is usually available in pharmacies to look up drug information. Drugs are indexed under brand and generic names.


What sources is found in most pharmacies and often used for brand and generic names?

A PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) is usually available in pharmacies to look up drug information. Drugs are indexed under brand and generic names.


What drugs are always spelled with a capital letter?

brand-name drug is sold under the name given the drug by the manufacturer. A brand name is always spelled with a capital letter. For example, Valium is a brand name for diazepam


Can you give me some names of generic drugs and brand drugs?

Alprazolam - Xanax Hydrocodone - Vicodin Oxycodone - Percocet Diazepam - Valium Drug names are easily found by either using a search engine with the brand name as the keyword, or using Wikipedia.


Should prescription drugs names be capitalized?

First, check to see if it is a "generic" name or a "brand" name of a particular medication. Then, the commonly accepted rule is to capitalize brand names, and to leave generics non capitalized. :)


Is papaverine generic or brand name?

This is the generic name for the drug. Brand names include Pavabid and Pavagen TD.


Is generic levitra same as the brand name?

Generic Levitra is definitely the same with its brand name since both drugs contain the same active ingredient. The only difference is the name given by manufacturers. The generic version of Levitra is known as Vardenafil. If you are on a tight budget then you can go for generic medications since they are basically much cheaper and offer the same outcomes with the brand names.