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a.c. |
Before meals |
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ad lib |
Use as much as one desires; freely |
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amp |
Ampule |
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ASA |
Aspirin |
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ad |
Right ear |
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as |
Left ear |
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au |
Both ears |
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b.i.d |
Twice daily |
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Cap |
Capsule |
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With |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter |
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COD |
Codeine |
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DAW |
Dispense as written |
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d |
Day |
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dc, D/C |
Discontinue |
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disp |
Dispense |
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g |
Gram |
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gr |
Grain |
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gtts |
Drop (s) |
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h.s |
Hour of sleep/at bedtime |
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ID |
Intradermal |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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mcg |
Microgram |
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mg |
Milligram |
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mL |
Milliliter |
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N.M.T |
Not more than |
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Noc |
At night |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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N.T.E |
not to exceed |
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oz |
Ounce |
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od |
Right eye |
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os |
Left eye |
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ou |
Both eyes |
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p.c |
After meals |
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PCN |
penicillin |
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PRN |
As needed |
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p.o |
By mouth |
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p.r. |
By rectum |
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q |
Every |
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q.h. |
Every hour |
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q.h.s |
Every night at bedtime |
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q.d |
Every day |
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q.i.d |
Four times daily |
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q.o.d |
Every other day |
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q2h |
Every 2 hours |
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q3h |
Every 3 hours |
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q4h |
Every 4 hours |
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et |
And |
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SC or SQ |
subcutaneous |
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sig |
Signature |
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SL |
Sublingual; under the tongue |
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Without |
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ss |
One half |
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supp |
Suppository |
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tab |
Tablet |
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troche |
Lozenge |
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t.i.d |
Three times a day |
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top |
Topical |
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ung |
Ointment |
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vag |
Vaginally |
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Change |
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Hour |
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Times |
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One (tab) |
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Two |
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Three |
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Indication |
Describes the diseases a drug is prescribed to treat |
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Contraindication |
Situation or condition that disallows prescribing or administering a drug |
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Adverse reactions |
Undesirable side effects of a med |
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Warnings |
Cautions certain activities while using the med |
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Teratogenic |
Pertains to any substance or medication which causes harm to a pg woman and unborn fetus |
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Idiosyncratic |
Abnormal/unusual/uncommon reaction to a med related to the individual not the med |
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Analgesic |
Provides pain relief |
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Antacid |
Reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the stomach |
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Antibiotic |
Used for tx of bacterial infections |
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Anticoagulant |
Used to prevent or treat blood clots |
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Anticonvulsant |
Reduces the excitability of the brain |
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Antidepressant |
Elevates mood |
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Antiemetic |
Prevents nausea and vomiting(NV) |
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Antifungal |
Destroys the growth of fungi |
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Antihistamine |
Provides relief from allergens |
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Antihypertensive |
Reduces and controls blood pressure |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Reduces swelling and inflammation |
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Antineoplastic |
Destroys malignant cells |
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Antipyretic |
Fever reducer |
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Antitussive |
Temporarily suppresses a cough |
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Antiviral |
Reduces the number or severity of viral outbreaks |
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Bronchodilator |
Used to open lung passages |
Asthma |
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Contraceptive |
Prevents conception |
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Decongestant |
Relieves nasal and sinus congestion |
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Diuretic |
Increases urinary output |
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Emetic |
Promotes vomiting |
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Hypnotic |
Induces sleep |
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Laxative |
Increases and hastens defecation |
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Muscle relaxant |
Used to relieve muscle pain and spasms |
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Sedative |
Calms and relaxes |
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Antidiarrheal |
Provides relief from diarrhea |
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Barbiturate |
Depressant drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia |
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Stimulant |
Temporarily enhances mental and physical functions |
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Tranquilizer/Anti-psychotic |
Reduces severe anxiety and induces sleep |
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