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Abbreviations
Pharmacy Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| a.d. | right ear |
| ad | up to |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| a.s. | left ear |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| ATC | around the clock |
| au | both ears |
| aq | water |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| Cl | chlorine |
| cm | centimeter |
| d | day |
| d/c | discontinue |
| dict | as directed |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| dr | dram |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| elix | elixir |
| emul | emulsion |
| fl | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drops |
| H, hr | hour |
| H2O | water |
| hs | bedtime, hour of sleep |
| Hx | history |
| IgG | immunoglobulin G |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IU | International Unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| kcal | kilocalorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m, m | minim |
| m | micron, microgram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligrams |
| min | minute |
| mixt | mixture |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mo | month |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| neg | negative |
| NF | National Formulary |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| NS | normal saline |
| N & V | nausea and vomitting |
| noc | in the light |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | nonsteriodal antiinflammitory drug |
| OD | right eye |
| oint | ointment |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | each eye |
| oz, | ounce |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| per | by |
| pm | afternoon |
| po | by mouth |
| pr | per rectum |
| prm | whenever necessary |
| pt | pint |
| pulv | powder |
| q | every |
| q2H | every 2 hours |
| q4H | every 4 hours |
| q6H | every 6 hours |
| qam | every morning |
| qhr | every hour |
| qhs | every bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| qty | quantity |
| rep | repeat |
| Rx | prescription, recipe |
| s | without |
| SC,sq, subQ | subcutaneous |
| Sig | label, let it be printed |
| sl, subling | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| solv | dissolve |
| ss | one-half |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syringe, syrup |
| tabs | tablets |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| temp | temperature |
| tid | three times a day |
| tr, tinc | tincture |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| u.d., u.dict | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| x | times |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| ASA | asprin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| PB | phenobarbital |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins |
| dtd | dispense such doses or give of such doses |
| gal | gallon |
| U | Unit |
| mg/kg | milligram of drug per kilogram of body weight |
| qs ad | a suffcient quantity to make up to |
| ECT | enteric-coated tablet |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| susp | suspension |
| noct | at night |
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