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Introduction

drug names vary between countries (also see Brand names for drugs in different countries)

Complications

  • drug interactions
  • drug adverse effects
  • legal issues

Examples:

  • omeprazole: Prilosec (USA), Losec (Canada), Medral (Mexico)
  • albuterol: salbutamol (most other countries)
  • simvastatin: Zocor (USA), Simplaqor (Mexico)

Additional terms

References

  1. ↑ Prescriber's Letter 15(7): 2008 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240701&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
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