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What to know about drug benefits & risks

What is the chance a drug will help you? The answer may surprise you.

Generic and brand names

  • To find information about a drug it helps to know both its generic and brand name
  • A drug's generic name is usually the same as its active ingredient
  • Some drugs also have a brand name chosen by a manufacturer, which may be designed to create a particular impression about the drug

 

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