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Table 4 Example of original representations of medication names, potential alternate representation (e.g., misspelling) which are corrected by the automation framework, and the final medication class assigned via the ATC system

From: Extracting medication information from unstructured public health data: a demonstration on data from population-based and tertiary-based samples

Medication Name

Potential Alternate Representation

Final Medication Class

Fexofenadine

Fexafenedine, fexfenadine

antihistamines

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothazide, Hydrochlorthiazide

diuretics

Metoprolol

Metoprolol Succ ER, Metoprolol Tart

beta-adrenergic blocking agents

Quinapril

Quinipril

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

Vitamin B12

Vit B12, vitemin B12

supplement - excluded