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33 - What's in a (drug's) name?

The Curious Clinicians

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Introduction

This chapter explores the fascinating realm of drug names, using Carbidopa Levodopa (CineMet) as a case study to illustrate how medication names can reflect their function and design. Learn how CineMet aids in treating Parkinson's disease by utilizing precursor molecules to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, along with the struggles encountered in its development.

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