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.
The Full Story. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely-used group of both over the counter (OTC) and prescription medications. They are taken for different types of pain, fever, and inflammation. Some of the common OTC brand names are MotrinÂ® and Advil Â® (ibuprofen) and Aleve Â® (naproxen).