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PHM 1000
Top 200 Drugs/Sig codes
Question | Answer |
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atorvastatin | Lipitor lipid lowering agent,cardiovascular |
cetirizine | Zyrtec histamine H1-receptor antagonist |
hydrocodone w/APAP | Vicodin narcotic analgesic |
fexofenadine | Allegra histamine H1-receptor antagonist |
zolpidem | Ambien non-benzodiazepine & hypnotic |
lansoprazole | Prevacid gastric acid inhibitor |
simvastatin | Zocor lipid lowering agent |
conjugated estrogen | Premarin synthetic estrogen hormone |
atenolol | Tenormin adrenoreceptor/anti-hypertensive |
levothyroxine | Synthroid synthetic thyroid hormone |
gabapentin | Neurontin anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain blocker |
fluoxetine | Prozac antidepressant |
verapamil | Calan calcium channel blocker |
amoxicillin clavulanate | Augmentin antibacterial |
venlafaxine | Effexor XR antidepressant |
acetominophen/codeine | Tylenol/Codeine analgesic/antipyretic |
ranitidine HCL | Zantac histamine2-receptor antagonist |
lorazepam | Ativan antianxiety agent |
Bextra | valdecoxib NSAID |
Elavil | amitriptyline antidepressant |
a.d. | right ear |
tab. | tablet |
q.d. | every day |
gtt. | drop |
UTD | as directed |
a.s., a.l. | left ear |
cap | capsule |
bid | twice a day |
ml., mL | milliliter, millilitre |
NR | no refill |
a.u. | each ear |
SR,XR,XL | slow/extended release |
tid | three time a day |
tsp. | teaspoon (5ml) |
o.d. | right eye |
sol | solution |
qid | four times a day |
tbsp. | tablespoon (15ml) |
o.s., o.l. | left eye |
susp | suspension |
a.m. | morning |
fl.oz. | fluid ounce (30ml) |
o.u. | each eye |
p.m. | afternoon or evening |
l, L | liter/Litre |
p.o. | by mouth |
h.s. | at bedtime |
S.L. | sublingually, under the tongue |
per neb | by nebulizer |
top. | topically, locally |
syr. | syrup |
prn | as needed |
mcg., ug | microgram |
p.r. | rectally, into the rectum |
liq. | liquid |
a.c. | before food, before meals |
mg. | milligram |
p.v. | vaginally, into the vagina |
supp. | suppository |
p.c. | after food, after meals |
g., G., gm. | gram |
c, w/ | with |
i.m. , IM | intramuscular |
crm | cream |
stat. | immediately |
mEq.` | milliequivalent |
w/o | without |
i.v., IV | intravenous |
ung., oint | ointment |
q_h | every _ hour(s) |
a.a. or aa | of each |
i.v.p., IVP | intravenous push |
qod | every other day |
ad | to, up to |
IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
aq. ad | add water up to |
SC, subc, subq | subcutaneously |
qs, q.s. ad | add sufficient quantity to make |
aq, aqua | water |
BSA | body surface area |
c.c. | cubic centimeter (1cc=1ml) |
c.c. | with food; with meals |
D5W | Dextrose 5% in water |
gr. | grain (1gr=65mg) |
NS | normal saline |
per g. button | by/through gastric button |
per n.g.t. | by/through naso-gastric tube |
Sig. | write, label |
SOB | shortness of breath |
troche | lozenge |
tuss. | cough |
tamsulosin | Flomax --alpha 1A antagonist |
rabeprazole | Aciphex --antisecretory |
ciprofloxin | Cipro --fluoroquinolone antibiotic |
divalproex | Depakote --anti-epileptic/mania/migraine |
valacyclovir | Valtrex --antiviral |
digoxin | Digitek --cardiac glycoside |
glyburide/metformin | Glucovance --antihyperglycemic |
ipatropium/albuterol | Combivent --anticholinergic/bronchodilator |
quetiapine | Seroquel --antipsychotic |
omeprazole | Prilosec --antisecretory |
esomeprazole | Nexium --gastrointestinal, antacid/antiulcer |
escitalopram | Lexapro --psychotropic, antidepressant |
montelukast | Singulair --respiratory |
clopidogrel | Plavix --cardiovascular |
lansoprazole | Prevacid --gastrointestinal, antacid/antiulcer |
fluticasone and salmeterol | Advair Diskus --respiratory |
valsartan | Diovan --cardiovascular, antihypertensive |
rosuvastatin | Crestor --cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic |
ezetimibe and simvastatin | Vytorin --cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic |
duloxetine | Cymbalta --psychotropic |
albuterol | ProAir HFA --respiratory, bronchodilator |
potassium chloride | Klor-Con --electrolyte |
hydrochlorthiazide and valsartan | Diovan HCT --cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic |
pioglitazone | Actos---hormones and modifiers, oral antidiabetic |
quetiapine | Seroquel --- psychotropic,antipsychotic |
ezetimibe | Zetia -- cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic |
timolol | Timoptic - |
candesartan | Atacand - Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive |
phenytoin | Dilantin - Neurological, Anti-epileptic |
temazepam | Restoril - Psychotropic, Hypnotic |
doxycycline | Vibramycin - Anti-infective |
sumatriptan | Imitrex Oral - Neurological, Antimigraine |
tolterodine | Detrol LA - Urinary |
insulin glargine | Lantus Hormones and Modifiers, Insulin |
carvedilol | Coreg - Cardiovascular |
enalapril | Vasotec - Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive |
warfarin | Coumadin - Cardiovascular, Anticoagulant |
rosiglitazone maleate | Avandia - Hormones and Modifiers, Oral antidiabetic |
paroxetine | Paxil CR - Psychotropic, Antidepressant |
naproxen | Naprosyn - Analgesic, NSAID |
glimepride | Amaryl - Hormones & Modifiers, Oral antidiabetic |
fluticasone propionate | Flovent - Respiratory |
digoxin | Lanoxin - Cardiovascular, Antiarrhythmic |
trazodone | Desyrel - Psychotropic, Antidepressant |
glyburide | DiaBeta - Hormones & Modifiers, Oral antidiabetic |