Nomenclature generic name

The generic name of a drug is not directly de rived from systematic nomenclature Furthermore different pharmaceutical companies will call the same drug by their own trade name which is differ ent from its generic name Generic names are in vented on request (for a fee) by the U S Adopted Names Council a private organization founded by the American Medical Association the American Pharmaceutical Association and the U S Pharma copeial Convention... 

Synthesis by oxidation remains the first choice for commercial and laboratory preparation of quinones the starting material (1) provided the generic name quinone. This simple, descriptive nomenclature has been abandoned by Chemicaly hstracts, but remains widely used (2). The systematic name for (2) is 2,5-cyclohexadiene-l,4-dione. Several examples of quinone synonyms are given in Table 1. Common names are used in this article. 1,2-Benzoquinone (3,5-cydohexadiene-l,2-dione) (3) is also prepared by oxidation, often with freshly prepared silver oxide (3). Compounds related to (3) must be prepared using mild conditions because of their great sensitivity to both electrophiles and nucleophiles (4,5). 

Assist in Standardization of Nomenclature. The profusion of trade names, initials, numbers, and combinations thereof for pesticides contributes to misuse and errors in the handling of these preparations. The coining of common or generic names for pesticides is a recent and commendable innovation in this field of science. It presents many problems which require the services of many groups. The many years of experience of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry in the development of generic names for drugs is at the disposal of the committee in its consideration of nomenclature problems. 

This book provides an ideal revision guide for those preparing to sit for a multiple choice questions (MCQs) examination in pharmacy. It covers common general pharmacy practice interventions and operations and other topics commonly featured in examinations, such as simple pharmaceutical calculations, doses, strengths, nomenclature, abbreviations, dosage forms, specialities, trade and generic names, biochemical tests, classification, side-effects, and common diseases. Some recent advances in pharmacy practice are also included. 

The nomenclature given for these componnds is a nniversally recognised system for the naming of dyestuffs devised by the Society of Dyers and Colourists as part of their Colour Index (Cl). The Cl Generic Name is made up of the application class, the hne and a nnmber. Acid dyes are nsed on wool and polyamide, direct dyes on cel-lulosic fibres, paper and leather, disperse dyes on polyester fibres, reactive dyes on cellnlosic fibres and basic dyes on polyacrylonitrile and paper. 

Skillful practice of psychopharmacology requires a broad knowledge of psychiatry, pharmacology, and medicine. In this chapter, we present general principles relevant to the safe and effective use of psychotropic medications. In subsequent chapters, we discuss the major classes of psychotropic medications—antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and cognitive enhancers—and the disorders for which they are prescribed. The reader should be aware that this nomenclature is somewhat artificial for example, many antidepressant medications are also used to treat anxiety disorders. Generic names are used throughout this book. The appendix provides a fist of trade (brand) names. 

Acyclic Hydrocarbons, A knowledge of the structural features of hydrocarbon skeletons is basic to the understanding of organic chemical nomenclature. The generic name of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons, branched or unbranched, is alkane. The term saturated is applied to hydrocarbons containing no double or triple bonds. 

The existence of an international nomenclature for pharmaceutical substances, in the form of INNs, has proved since 1953 to be important for the safe prescription and dispensing of medicines to patients, and for communication and exchange of information among health professionals worldwide. INNs identify pharmaceutical substances by unique names that are globally recognized and are public property. They are also known as generic names. 

Readers who are not completely familiar with the nomenclature are again urged to refer to the article by Adams. It has been agreed that the term carborane should be used for clovo or near-c/boron-carbon hydrides in which carbon atoms are in the main skeleton. The alkyl-substituted borons, e.g., ethyldecaborane are not covered by the generic name carboranes. There is still some confusion concerning those carboranes with C-alkyl substituents it has been suggested that the C substituents should be indicated separately, e.g., a carborane with an ethyl and propyl substituent may be named C-ethyl,C -propyl-carborane. 

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