Brand name drugs

Alphabetical index of brand name medications

Brand name drugs are marketed under proprietary names, such as Tylenol, Advil, and other trademarked medication names.

Brand name drugs are medications marketed by a pharmaceutical company under a specific proprietary or trademarked name. A brand name drug may contain the same active ingredient as a generic drug, but it is sold under a company-owned name, packaging, and labeling.

Brand name drugs may be available as prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, biologic drugs, vaccines, orphan drugs, biosimilars, or specialty medications. This page provides a reader-friendly alphabetical index of brand name drugs and links to more detailed A-Z subpages.

Overview[edit]

A brand name drug is usually introduced by the company that developed or licensed the medication. During patent or market exclusivity periods, the manufacturer may have exclusive rights to market the drug. After exclusivity ends, other companies may produce generic versions if approved by the relevant regulatory authority.

Brand name drugs may differ from generic versions in:

Trademarked name
Manufacturer
Shape, color, or appearance
Inactive ingredients
Packaging
Formulation
Delivery device
Patient assistance programs
Marketing and labeling

The active ingredient is the substance responsible for the drug's therapeutic effect. For example, a brand name product and a generic product may contain the same active ingredient but be marketed under different names.

Using this index[edit]

This page is intended as a navigation hub rather than a full list of every brand name drug on one page. To keep the page readable and reduce page size, brand names are organized alphabetically into subpages.

Readers may browse by first letter, search for a drug name, or use related categories.

Alphabetical index[edit]

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Commonly searched brand name drugs[edit]

The following are examples of widely recognized brand name medications. This section is not a complete list.

Brand name drugs by type[edit]

Brand name drugs can also be grouped by therapeutic class or use.

Pain and inflammation[edit]

Allergy and respiratory medications[edit]

Diabetes and weight management[edit]

Cardiovascular drugs[edit]

Mental health and nervous system drugs[edit]

Cancer and immune therapy drugs[edit]

Vaccines and biologics[edit]

Brand name versus generic drugs[edit]

A generic drug is usually marketed under the name of its active ingredient, while a brand name drug is marketed under a trademarked name. Generic drugs must generally meet regulatory standards for quality, strength, dosage form, route of administration, and intended use.

Brand name and generic drug comparison
Feature	Brand name drug	Generic drug
Name	Trademarked name	Usually active ingredient name
Manufacturer	Original or licensed company	One or more generic manufacturers
Cost	Often higher	Often lower
Active ingredient	Same approved active ingredient	Same approved active ingredient
Appearance	May have unique color, shape, or packaging	May look different from brand product
Availability	May be protected during exclusivity period	Usually available after patent or exclusivity expiration

Page organization recommendations[edit]

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