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- 1. DRUG NOMENCLATURE AND CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG PRESENT TO – Mrs. M. BISWAS COLLEGE FACULTY GOCN ID & BG HOSPITAL CAMPUS KOLKATA–700010 PRESENTED BY– SOHINI MALLICK STUDENT OF 2ND SEMESTER GOCN ID & BG HOSPITAL CAMPUS KOLKATA –700010
- 2. Definition of drug :- Any substance that is used to prevent, diagnosis, treat or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal conditions. It can also effect how the brain and the rest of the body work and cause changes in mood, awareness, thoughts , feelings or behavior.
- 3. Nomenclature of drug — The term drug nomenclature implies that there are several names that can be used to identify a drug. Drug have three different names — 1. Chemical Name 2. Non-proprietary Name 3. Proprietary Name
- 4. Chemical Name These are given according to chemical constituent of the drug. Chemical – 1. Gives exact chemical composition of the drug. 2. Places atoms or molecules structure. But this methods of nomenclature is not suitable for use in prescribing the drug. Example – Acetyl salicylic acid
- 5. Non-proprietary name - It is assigned by the United States Adapted Name (USAN) council. It is uniform all over the world. Generic Name- 1. Typically derived from chemical name. 2. Usually shorter Example – Aspirin
- 6. Proprietary Name – It is given by the pharmaceutical manufacturer. Trade Name :- 1. Name registered by the manufacturer 2. The first latter of the name is capitalized and Trade mark symbols R(®). 3. Some drug may have several trade names ( depending on number of manufacturers. Example – Ecosprin
- 7. Example – Paracetamol Chemical Name Non-proprietary Proprietary N-(4- hydroxyphenyl) acetamide Paracetamol PANADOL , CALPOL
- 8. Broad classification of drug 1. Analgesics – Drugs that relieves pain ( e.g. – diclofenac sodium, paracetamol) 2. Antipyretic – Drug which reduce fever (e.g.– Paracetamol) 3. Anesthetics – An agent that reduces sensation affecting either whole body or a particular area ( e.g.– Xylocaine). 4. Antacids – A drug that neutralize HCL acid in stomach (e.g.– Aluminium hydroxide) 5. Antibiotics – A substance that destroy or inhibits growth of bacteria and other microorganisms (e.g.– Penicillin, Tetracycline).
- 9. 6.Anticoagulant – Drug that prevents clotting of blood (e.g.– Heparin) 7. Antidote – Drug that counteracts the effect of a poison or overdoses by another drug (e.g.– Dimercaprol). 8.Antifungal – A drug that inhibits growth or destroy fungal organisms(e.g.– Fluconazole). 9.Antimetics – An agent that prevents vomiting ( e.g.– Ondanseton). 10. Antihistamine – Drug which is use for allergic reaction (e g.– Cetirizine).
- 10. 11. Antiseptic – A substance that inhibit growth and development microorganisms without destroying them .(e.g.– savlon). 12. Antitussive – A medical preparation for suppressing cough (e.g.– Codeine). 13. Bronchodilators – These drugs widen airways in lung (e.g.– Theophylline , salbutamol) 14. Corticosteroids – Drug used in the treatment of inflammatory disorders (e.g.– Glucocorticoid , Betamethasone) 15. Diuretics – A drug that increases volume and frequency of urine (e.g.– Mannitol)
- 11. 16.Hypoglycemis – Drugs reducing blood sugar level(e.g- Insulin). 17. Sedative – Drug producing sleep(e.g.- Morphine). 18. Antihypertensive – Drug reducing blood pressure (e.g.- Captopril , Benazepril).
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