Generic-to-Brand Names (With AnkiMobile/AnkiDroid Support)

AnkiWeb addon 1981082675

Maps over 800 generic drug names to brand names, appending them in parentheses with customizable colors, exclusions, custom mappings, and mobile support.
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14 (👍 14 · 👎 0)
Updated
2026-09-24
Anki versions
2.1.1~
Description language
en

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active

  • Last update or commit was 7 days before the snapshot (2026-09-24).

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Description

A pharmacology-focused Anki add-on designed to bridge the gap between generic drug names and their commercial counterparts. Perfect for medical students and clinicians who need to recognize both naming conventions in real-time. 🚀 Features Massive Library : Over 800+ drugs pre-mapped from common analgesics to critical care agents like Dexmedetomidine and Sugammadex Smart Insertion : Automatically appends brand names in parentheses, e.g., Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Custom Styling : Personalize the color of your appended brand names or reset to deck defaults anytime Seamless Mobile Sync : Script is embedded into card templates so brand names display natively on AnkiMobile (iOS) and AnkiDroid Exclusion Logic : Blacklist specific tags (like NoBrand ) or entire deck hierarchies to keep your non-med cards clean Custom Mapping & In-App Feedback : Add your own drug pairs directly via the settings UI, or submit missing drugs/feedback with the built-in reporter Before and After: AnkiMobile / AnkiDroid: 🛠 Installation Go to Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons Paste the code: 1981082675 Restart Anki ⚙️ Configuration & Troubleshooting Access settings via Tools → Generic to Brand Names → Edit Configuration : ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ If the add-on is not working or brand names do not appear: Open the settings ( Tools → Generic to Brand Names → Edit Configuration ) and click Save . This manually triggers the template updater and forces the changes to be applied across all supported note types.⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Developed for those navigating clinical rotations. 🎉 What's New Custom Brand Colors : Choose any color via an interactive palette or hex code to highlight appended brand names, syncing seamlessly across desktop and mobile. Massive Library Expansion : Over 300+ new medications covering analgesics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and critical care agents like Dexmedetomidine and Sugammadex. Automatic Template Updates : Note types are now automatically updated in the background upon add-on updates without needing to open or re-save the configuration dialog. Under-the-Hood Speed : Instant regex scanning during reviews and deterministic caching for faster startup. 🗑️ Uninstallation When removing the addon, please remember to select Remove Scripts from Templates from either the add-on settings or the tools drop-down menu ( Tools → Generic to Brand Names → Remove Scripts from Templates ) before deleting or disabling the add-on. Without following this step, injected scripts will remain in your templates. Check Out My Other Add-ons 💎 PeerNotes (Add-on #585688497): Collaborative clinical and exam insights directly inside card reviews. ✏️ Edit While Reviewing (Add-on #448738467): Edit card fields inline without opening the card editor window. 🎮 Gamepad Controller (Add-on #1137651035): Seamless controller navigation and review shortcuts.