Drug Names - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back. This lesson discusses how drugs are named and classified. This knowledge ensures accurate communication, proper medication management, and adherence to legal regulations in your practice. There are three main types of drug names. The chemical name, the generic name, and the brand name. Let's discuss chemical names first. The chemical name is the detailed molecular composition of a drug. A chemical name is given when a new chemical entity or NCE is developed. A drug's chemical name is based on the compound's chemical structure and is precise and technical. Chemical names are created for scientific identification, not for use in clinical or marketing settings. For example, n acetylparaminophenol is the chemical name for a widely used analgesic also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol. New drugs are then given their