Galileo Galilei (. [É¡aliËlÉËo É¡aliËlÉËi] ; 15 February 1564 â 8 January 1642), was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician who played a major role in the scientific revolution during the Renaissance.
Generic (official) name. Brand (proprietary or trademark or trade) name. For example, phenytoin is the generic name and Dilantin is a brand name for the same drug. The generic name is assigned, in the United States, by an official bodyâthe United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
What are generic medications? When the patent of a brand name medication expires, a generic version of the drug can be produced and sold. A generic version of a drug must use the same active ingredient(s) as the brand name drug and it must meet the same quality and safety standards. All generic drugs must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be prescribed or sold over-the-counter.