Generic — Ge*ner ic, Generical Ge*ner ic*al, a. [L. genus, generis, race, kind: cf. F. g[ e]n[ e]rique. See {Gender}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Biol.) Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus; as, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
generic drug — ge*ner ic drug , n. A medication sold under its generic name; usually legal only after the patent has expired, or if no patent was issued for the substance. Generic drugs are usually less expensive than proprietary medications. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
generic name — ge*ner ic name , n. The name for a medication, as used in the pharmacopoeia; it cannot be a trademark. The name is typically given by the inventor or discoverer of the drug, but must be approved by a national or international naming authority.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
generic — ge·ner·ic || dʒɪ nerɪk adj. general, of or pertaining to a class or kind; of a genus (Biology); of goods or medication sold without a brand name n. substance or product sold under generic name (e.g. generic drug); wine that is a mixture of… … English contemporary dictionary
medication — Synonyms and related words: balm, balsam, curative measures, cure, drops, drug, electuary, elixir, ethical drug, first aid, generic name, healing arts, herbs, hospitalization, inhalant, lincture, linctus, materia medica, medical care, medical… … Moby Thesaurus
List of non-English generic and genericized trademarks — This list is about generic and genericized trademarks in languages other than English . For English, see List of generic and genericized trademarks. : Cite references by quoting mainline publications using the trademark generically The following… … Wikipedia
Norco (medication) — Norco is the generic name for the mixture of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and is used as a narcotic pain reliever. In all cases Norco is composed of 10 mg of hydrococdone, and 350 mg of acetaminophen.(10/325)Trade names include Vicodin,Lorcet,… … Wikipedia
Pharmaceutical drug — Medication redirects here. For other uses, see Medication (disambiguation). Medicines redirects here. For other uses, see Medicine (disambiguation). A pharmaceutical drug, also referred to as medicine, medication or medicament, can be loosely… … Wikipedia
Generical — Generic Ge*ner ic, Generical Ge*ner ic*al, a. [L. genus, generis, race, kind: cf. F. g[ e]n[ e]rique. See {Gender}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Biol.) Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Levofloxacin — Systematic (IUPAC) name (S) 7 fluoro 6 (4 methylpiperazin 1 yl) 10 oxo 4 thia 1 azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13] trideca 5(13),6,8,11 tetraene 11 carboxylic acid … Wikipedia
