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HS/hs

At bedtime, at hour of sleep

IM

intramuscular

Inj

by injection

IU

international units

IV

intravenous

IVPB

intravenous piggyback

Kg, kg

kilogram

KVO, TKO

keep vein open, to keep open

L

liter

LA

long acting

LB

pound

m, min

minimum

mEq

milliequivalent

mcg

microgram

mg

milligram