What is the purpose of USAN?

The USAN Program states that its goal is to select simple, informative, and unique nonproprietary names (also called generic names) for drugs by establishing logical nomenclature classifications based on pharmacological or chemical relationships.

When should I request USAN?

Selection of a USAN should begin during clinical trials if a substance is regarded as an Investigational New Drug, so that the name will be adopted before the relevant New Drug Application (NDA) is filed. Firms usually apply for a USAN when the investigational therapy is in Phase I or Phase II trials.

How long does it take to get a USAN?

Adoption of USAN A formal adoption statement notifies the applicant that the process is completed and the USAN is assigned. A firm may then use the USAN immediately, and it is typically published 60 days later.

What is USAN stem?

Using stems The listing of USAN stems (XLSX) represents common stems for which chemical and/or pharmacologic parameters have been established. These council-approved stems and their definitions are recommended for use in coining new nonproprietary drug names belonging to an established series of related agents.

What is an official drug name?

for marketing the “official title” in the USP monograph must be used as the official name for the drug substance and product (the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act specifies that a drug with a name recognized in USP must comply with USP’s quality standards or be deemed adulterated or misbranded or both).

Who is Inn name?

International Nonproprietary Names (INN) facilitate the identification of pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property.

What is an inn in pharma?

International Nonproprietary Names (INN) facilitate the identification of pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property. A nonproprietary name is also known as a generic name.

How do drugs get their names?

For drugs, the key is chemistry. Drug makers propose generic names according to their compound’s chemical makeup. While the chemical formula is what truly defines the drug, the name’s stem describes its structure, function and molecular targets.

What drugs end in Pam?

Also, medications designated ending in “-am” or “-pam” are generally benzodiazepines, which are anti-anxiety drugs called anxiolytics or “tranquilizers”. We know them better as Valium®, Xanax® and others.

What drugs end in Pine?

Dihydropyridine calcium antagonists usually end in the suffix “-pine” and include:

  • amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • felodipine (Plendil)
  • isradipine.
  • nicardipine (Cardene)
  • nifedipine (Adalat CC)
  • nimodipine (Nymalize)
  • nitrendipine.

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