Are there certain rules they follow when creating new names.
2006-11-03 11:37:21 · 3 answers · asked by mixmaster 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
One rule is that the name can't be too close in sound/spelling to another name. Some drugs have had to change their name due to breaking this rule and doctors/pharmacists have confused the two drugs.
Drugs are named by marketing people who often hire outside companies who get paid big bucks to come up with the name. They do market research using focus groups and other methods to see which name is most appealing. At one time, many names had the letters Z or X in them since it was found they were most appealing to the public (at that time). Then there are some strange stories about drug names. The drug Zyrtec is called Reactin in most countries. In the US, the FDA nixed that idea since they claimed that Reactin implies a reaction is taking place (I don't know what that means). So, the company reversed the generic name cetyrizine (or something like that) and came up with Zyrtec. There was a drug called ANSAID which meant "another nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug." Pretty basic stuff. Hope that helps...
2006-11-04 00:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by nickjones65 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually once you agreed to habit this attempting out this corporation gave you regulations and suggestion as to what to do in case you have been worried approximately something and had any area outcomes. Ring them and make an enquiry. Have we to do all your questioning for you??
2016-11-27 01:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems like they all put names in a hat and draw them one by one.
2006-11-03 11:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋