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.
Generic names for medications. After the patent runs out, other companies can produce their own version of the medicine. For example, ibuprofen is the generic name of a medicine used to treat pain. Some companies will sell ibuprofen as branded versions, such as Nurofen and Hedex.