Galileo Galilei (. [É¡aliËlÉËo É¡aliËlÉËi] ; 15 February 1564 â 8 January 1642), was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician who played a major role in the scientific revolution during the Renaissance.
Generic (official) name. Brand (proprietary or trademark or trade) name. For example, phenytoin is the generic name and Dilantin is a brand name for the same drug. The generic name is assigned, in the United States, by an official bodyâthe United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
Xanax is the brand name for a drug called alprazolam. Xanax is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine, which is a central nervous system depressant that decreases abnormal excitement in the brain. Doctors most frequently prescribe Xanax as a tablet, but it can also come in a liquid concentration as well.