Guidelines on the Use of International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) for Pharmaceutical Substances: 6. References for supporting material

Guidelines on the Use of International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) for Pharmaceutical Substances
(1997; 41 pages)

Table of Contents

	1. General introduction
		1.1 General information on the INN system
		1.2 Use of INNs
	2. Elements in the INN system
		2.1 Proposed INNs
		2.2 Recommended INNs
		2.3 Names for radicals and groups
		2.4 Modified INNs (INNMs)
		2.5 Cumulative list of INNs
	3. Principles for selection of INNs
		3.1 General rules
		3.2 Use of stems
		3.3 Stereoisomers
		3.4 Radioactive compounds
		3.5 Specific groups of biological compounds
	4. Protection of INNs
	5. How to apply for an INN
		5.1 Procedure for selection of INNs
		5.2 INN request form
	6. References for supporting material
	Annex 1: Background information on the INN programme
	Annex 2: General principles for guidance in devising international nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
	Annex 3: List of common stems used in the selection of INNs
	Annex 4: Specific groups of biological compounds
	Annex 5: WHA46.19 - Nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
	Annex 6: Procedure for the selection of international nonproprietary names for pharmaceutical substances
	Annex 7: Applications for INNs through national authorities (addresses)
	Annex 8: INN request form

6. References for supporting material

Documents:

• The use of common stems in the selection of international nonproprietary names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances (WHO/PHARM S/NOM 15) INN Programme, WHO, Geneva - updated regularly

• Graphic representation of chemical formulae in the publications of international nonproprietary names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances (WHO/PHARM/95.579), INN Programme, WHO, Geneva

• Pharmacological Action and Therapeutic Use of Drugs, list of terms, English/French Spanish, 1996, (PHARM/96.320), WHO, Geneva

• INNs: Names for radicals and groups, combined summary list, WHO/PHARM S/NOM 1506, INN Programme, WHO, Geneva - updated regularly

• Definition of INNs for Substances Prepared by Biotechnology, PHARM S/NOM 1348, INN Programme, WHO, Geneva

Publications:

• Cumulative List of INNs, No. 9, 1996, WHO, Geneva
• WHO Drug Information (quarterly journal published by the World Health Organization)