Categorical variables are also known as qualitative (or discrete) variables. These categorical variables can be further classified as being nominal, dichotomous or ordinal variables. Each of these types of categorical variable (i.e., nominal, dichotomous and ordinal) has what are known as categories or levels. These categories or levels are the descriptions that you give a variable that help to explain how variables should be measured, manipulated and/or controlled.
BetimolÂ® (timolol ophthalmic solution), 0.25% and 0.5%, is a non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist for ophthalmic use. The chemical name of the active ingredient is (S)-1-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-3-[(4-(4-morpholinyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl]oxy]-2-propanol. Timolol hemihydrate is the levo isomer.
A generic drug is simply a branded drug that uses a different name. Youâll recognize many of the names. The brand Tylenol has a generic called acetaminophen. Prilosec is the brand name for generic omeprazole, which helps people with reflux disease. Metformin, used by diabetes patients, is the generic name for the brand Glucophage.