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• Prescription drugs
  == Prescription drugs == ...without a prescription. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug.
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• Generic name
  == Generic name == ...proprietary name given to a pharmaceutical drug or an active ingredient in drugs that is not subject to trademark rights.
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• Ixekizumab
  ...rthritis]], and [[ankylosing spondylitis]]. It is marketed under the brand name '''Taltz''' by [[Eli Lilly and Company]]. ...the [[International Nonproprietary Names]] (INN) system, which is used to name pharmaceutical substances. The "-mab" suffix indicates that it is a [[monoc
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• Prescription medication
  ...without a prescription. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug. ...to write before." This refers to the practice of physicians writing a list of medicines and instructions for patients before they can obtain the medicine
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• Natalizumab
  ...e sclerosis]] (MS) and [[Crohn's disease]]. It is marketed under the brand name Tysabri by [[Biogen]]. ...n word "natalis" meaning "birth" and "zumab" is a suffix used in the names of humanized monoclonal antibodies.
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• Formulary
  ...in word "formula", is a list of prescription drugs, both generic and brand name, that are preferred by a health insurance plan. In general, if a medication ...eparation of medicinal remedies. The modern use of the term in the context of health insurance began in the 20th century.
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• Ergoloid
  ...toms of [[dementia]] and [[Alzheimer's disease]]. It belongs to a class of drugs known as [[vasodilators]]. The term "ergoloid" is derived from "ergot," a type of fungus from which the drug is synthesized, and "-oid," a suffix used in che
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• Azactam
  ...name for the antibiotic drug [[aztreonam]]. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. The name "Azactam" is derived from parts of the chemical name of the drug, aztreonam. The "az" comes from the azetidinone ring in the chemic
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• Codex
  ...term is derived from the Latin word 'codex', which originally meant 'block of wood'. ...was later used to denote a book, as books were originally made from blocks of wood.
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• Nalfon
  ...NSAID) used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. The generic name for Nalfon is [[Fenoprofen]]. ...disclosed. However, it is known that the name is derived from its generic name, Fenoprofen.
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• List of pharmaceutical companies
  == List of Pharmaceutical Companies == ...of laws and regulations regarding the patenting, testing and marketing of drugs.
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• Emicizumab
  ...gned for the treatment of [[hemophilia A]]. It is marketed under the brand name '''Hemlibra''' by [[Roche]]. ...nternational Nonproprietary Names (INN), where "Emi-" refers to the target of the drug, "-ci-" indicates that it is a chimeric human/mouse antibody, "-zu
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• Felbamate
  ...primarily in the treatment of [[epilepsy]]. It is also known by its brand name, '''Felbatol'''. The term "Felbamate" is derived from its chemical name, 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate. The prefix "Fel-" is derived from th
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• Peficitinib
  ...]]. It is developed by [[Astellas Pharma]] and is marketed under the brand name '''Smyraf'''. ...is derived from the drug's mechanism of action. "Pefi" is an abbreviation of "Peficitinib", "tinib" is a common suffix for kinase inhibitors, indicating
  1 KB (175 words) - 17:56, 6 February 2024
• Formulary (pharmacy)
  ...(pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrmjʊlɛri/), in the context of [[pharmacy]], is a list of [[medications]] that are approved to be prescribed by [[healthcare provider ...rn or a rule. In the context of pharmacy, it refers to a list or a pattern of medications that are approved for use.
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• List of benzodiazepines
  == List of Benzodiazepines == ...ve drugs. The term "benzodiazepine" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which includes a benzene ring (benzo-) fused to a seven-membe
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• Satralizumab
  ...yelitis optica spectrum disorder]] (NMOSD). It is marketed under the brand name '''Enspryng''' by [[Roche]]. The name "Satralizumab" is derived from the [[International Nonproprietary Names]] (
  1 KB (178 words) - 02:56, 7 February 2024
• Umifenovir
  ...revention of [[influenza]] virus infections. It is also known by the brand name '''Arbidol'''. The name "Umifenovir" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is ethyl-6-bromo-4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-5-hydroxy-1-meth
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• Brodalumab
  ...of [[psoriasis]], a chronic skin condition. It is marketed under the brand name '''Siliq''' in the United States and '''Kyntheum''' in Europe. .... The "broad" part of the name is likely a reference to the broad spectrum of inflammatory conditions that the drug can potentially treat.
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• Minipress
  '''Minipress''' (pronounced: min-ee-press) is a brand name for the drug [[Prazosin]], a medication primarily used to treat [[high bloo ...ombination of the prefix "mini-", meaning small, and "press", a short form of "pressure", referring to the drug's function in reducing blood pressure.
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