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Generic drugs marketed without brand names are generally less expensive than brand-name drugs, even though they are chemically identical to brand-name drugs and meet the same standards of the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) for safety, ...
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Generic drugs: Are they as safe as brand-name drugs?
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How can I judge if a generic version of a drug has the same dosage, quality and safety as the brand name?
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Generics versus Brand-Name Products. Generic brands are available and are subject to the same guidelines as brand-name products. There is still considerable debate over whether generic thyroid preparations are as effective as brand products.
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The generic name of a drug is the name of the active ingredient, as distinct from the name given to a particular product (which contains the drug), by a manufacturer. A doctor may prescribe a medication by product name or generic name.
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Generic versions of levothyroxine are available. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Thyroid Society for Education and Research believe that generic levothyroxine is a safe and effective medication.
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Official nonbrand names by which medicines are known. Generic names usually refer to the chemical name of the drug.
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The generic term glaucoma should only be used to refer to the entire group of glaucomatous disorders, because multiple subsets of glaucomatous disease exist.
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Vexol (generic) Rimexolone ophthalmic suspension, for treating postoperative inflammation after ocular surgery and for treating anterior uveitis, is supplied in 2.5- , 5- , and 10-mL plastic Drop-Tainer dispensers. Mfg: Alcon Labs. Source: Pharminfo.
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Although generic names are generally standardised, the same medicine can have different brand names in different countries.
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Lipofuscin is the generic name of an abnormal pigment that builds up in brain cells in this group of diseases. It is a consequence of, and marker for, the disease rather than the cause of the problem.
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Examples: Tylenol, generics
Doctors have known for a long time that acetaminophen -- when used correctly -- is one of the safest pain relievers around. For this reason, it's often doctors' first choice for treating chronic osteoarthritis pain.
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37Drugs Used To Treat STDSBrand Name (Generic Name)Possible Common Side Effects Include:Achromycin V (tetracyline hydrochloride)Blurred vision, headache, dizziness, rash, hives, appetite loss, ...
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One thing to remember is that the same generic drug is often sold under multiple brand names. Still other products combine different generic drugs to treat a variety of allergy and cold symptoms.
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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies - For polymyositis and dermatomyositis, doctors begin treatment with a corticosteroid drug, usually prednisone (sold as a generic). If this fails, methotrexate (Rheumatrex) or azathioprine (Imuran) may be added.
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Question: Should I buy brand-name or generic aspirin?
Answer: It probably doesn't make any difference.
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The ones currently available (Myclex G, Monistat, Gynelotrimin, Vagistat or generic clotrimazole) have about the same rates of cure so buy whichever one is cheapest.
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Special studies can help in distinguishing tumors that are poorly differentiated;[2,3] the generic distinction between a poorly differentiated tumor of epithelial, hematopoietic, or neuroectodermal origin (i.e., melanoma) is important.
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If choosing a generic product that is not labeled as 'packed in its own juice' look at the Nutrition Facts label. Talk to your dietitian or health care provider if you have any questions about choosing appropriate canned fruit.
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Metabolic Diseases - Generic term for diseases caused by an abnormal metabolic process.
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Chemotherapy, as it refers to cancer treatment, is a generic term and includes many different drugs with a wide variety and severity of side effects. Generalizations regarding specific side effects and toxicities are difficult to make.
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DrugNotes (Quick Drug Information Database) offers a complete set of concise patient-oriented drug summaries, covering both brand and generic drugs, of close to 1,000 most frequently prescribed drugs.
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Generic or brand-name drugs
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Examples of common generic and trade name antihistamines include diphenhydramine, carbinoxamine, pyrilamine, dimenhydrinate, triprolidine, azatadine, tripelennamine, dexchlorpheniramine, hydroxyzine, doxylamine, clemastine, chlorpheniramine, ...
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I suggerimenti in questo opuscolo sono per i reclami secondari; se i vostri sintomi sono severi o cronici (on-going), o se persist, consultare un Homoeopath registrato, la vostra ostetrica e/o vostro medico generico.
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* A list of the most popular medications on the market today, including their generic and brand names ...
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Self-esteem may be expressed as an overall generic characteristic, for example, 'she exhibits a high self-esteem' or as a more specific behavioural attribute, such as 'he certainly has a high sense of self-esteem in tackling a difficult writing task, ...
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