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All Drugs Have Three Names
1. Chemical Name- the atomic formula
2. Generic Name- the official name assigned by the FDA
3. Brand Name- the name chosen by the manufacturer
Example:
1. Chemical Name- ![Screen_Shot_2016-08-05_at_8.04.28_AM-1.png](//blog.vetprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/2016/08August/Week2/Screen_Shot_2016-08-05_at_8.04.28_AM-1.png?width=73&height=23&name=Screen_Shot_2016-08-05_at_8.04.28_AM-1.png)
2. Generic Name- Diphenhydramine
3. Brand Name- Benadryl, Wal-Dryl, many other
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Veterinary Terminology Primer
Look it UP or break it DOWN?
- A medical dictionary is an obvious must-have for any veterinary student. Your vocabulary will expand exponentially as you learn.
- Unfortunately, memorizing definitions, though helpful, is not enough to prepare you to think critically as you move forward in your career.
- This reference was created to help you understand the foundations of veterinary terminology so you can quickly break down new terms instead of spending time looking them up!
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