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Med Info Basics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Proprietary name given to a medication by the manufacturer. Name usually is recognized by patients (ex: Tylenol) |
| Generic Name | Official nonproprietary name of a medication. Contains the same dosage, strength, route, and quality |
| Classificaton | The group or category a medication belongs to. They can be grouped together based on how they chemically work with our bodies |
| Indication | What the medication does |
| Side Effects | Undesired or unintended effects that may come up when patient takes medication |
| Contraindications | Specific conditions or situations where a medication should not be used because it may cause harm to the patient. (ex: pregnant patient cannot take certain medication bc it may harm baby) |
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