It doesn’t, really. The package insert or brochure that describes the drug information will usually have structure and the exact chemical composition. Those names are long and involved, so there is a shortcut. But, parts of the name are realted to the structure- like dihydrate or maleate. These are actual chemical "suffixes" and relate directly to parts of the compound.
I don’t think it does, but I’m no chemist, so I can’t really answer your question. Ask some chemists or the doctor the next time you get sick and visit him… which is hopefully not too soon. I mean, who wants to get sick?!
It doesn’t, The drug has a chemical composition that could be a long involved name, A drug company likes to name it so it can be remembered by the public, so they name it.
When the patent expires, other companies can make it, but must call it something else, The composition is the same, the chemical is the same, the Trade name is different.
Whenever you are looking up drugs, one of the very best sources, is the P.D.R., (Physicians Desk Reference) . I’ve been to a lot of libraries all over the U.S., and every one has a P.D.R. or two.
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It doesn’t, really. The package insert or brochure that describes the drug information will usually have structure and the exact chemical composition. Those names are long and involved, so there is a shortcut. But, parts of the name are realted to the structure- like dihydrate or maleate. These are actual chemical "suffixes" and relate directly to parts of the compound.
Doesn’t. It’s just made more cheaply, thus the savings are passed on to you.
it doesn’t, its just a name…
IT DOESNT! They are exactly the same. You are only paying for the "name" of the drug, nothing else. Go generic.
IDK, whatca got, Dude?
I don’t think it does, but I’m no chemist, so I can’t really answer your question. Ask some chemists or the doctor the next time you get sick and visit him… which is hopefully not too soon. I mean, who wants to get sick?!
It doesn’t, The drug has a chemical composition that could be a long involved name, A drug company likes to name it so it can be remembered by the public, so they name it.
When the patent expires, other companies can make it, but must call it something else, The composition is the same, the chemical is the same, the Trade name is different.
Whenever you are looking up drugs, one of the very best sources, is the P.D.R., (Physicians Desk Reference) . I’ve been to a lot of libraries all over the U.S., and every one has a P.D.R. or two.