Generic and Brand Names

[pe43]

Some time ago I watched an interview with Oliver Sartor, and I remember him saying that professionals invariably use generic names when referring to PCa drugs. I've also seen a discussion with an oncologist who, when asked for the brand name of a drug, said she couldn't remember it because she didn't use brand names.

I think it might be a good idea for members to follow this example. Of course, one can write something like abiraterone (Zytiga) or leuprolide (Lupron), following the common practice of using a lowercase first letter for a generic name, and an uppercase letter for the brand name.

[Ian99]

Looking at my box of Lynparza, I can see that at least AstraZeneca follows the practice you mention. olaparib is written in all lower case.

[vintage42]

I have tried to follow those two practices as to capitalization and showing both names. Always showing both names has helped me learn the pairs so seeing one, I know the other.

[HikerWife]

I think this is a fantastic idea. I too get confused while reading here, and am constantly googling the names to remind myself which is which (being 68 doesn't help, lol).

[j-o-h-n]

Note: abiraterone (Zytiga) or leuprolide (Lupron)..... That's why God gave us parentheses.

Enjoy your posting (Posting).....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Bspouse]

I just prefer to use Zytiga because abiraterone is too hard to say or spell 😊

[Jpburns]

Hah! After 2 months of Abiraterone, I can finally pronounce and spell it.

So I’ve got that going for me…

[garyjp9]

I was calling it "Abidaterone" for the first couple of months ....