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Misc. Drug Abb.
Drug Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| ACE inhibitor | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | |
| APAP | acetaminophen | Tylenol- uses: analgesic and/or anti-pyretic |
| DNC-100 | darvocet N100 | |
| EPI | epinephrine | Adrenalin-uses: bronchospasm, allergic reactions,and anaphylaxis |
| FA | folic acid | vitamin B9 |
| OTC | over the counter | |
| NS | normal saline | |
| Fe | iron | |
| FeSO4 | ferrous sulfate | |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate | |
| HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide | diuretic |
| INH | isoniazed | anti-tuberculosis |
| MOM | milk of magnesia | |
| NTG | nitroglycerin | dosage forms: sublinqual, oral, aerosol,IV, ointment, and patch |
| PCN | penicillin | |
| TCN | tetracycline | |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins | |
| MVI | multivitamin | |
| HCL | hydrochloric acid | |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus | |
| MI | myocardial infraction | heart attack |
| URI | upper respiratory infection | |
| LRI | lower respiratory infection | |
| HTN | typertension | |
| MS | multiple sclerosis | |
| CHF | congestive heart failure | |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis | |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease | |
| Pb | phenobarabital | |
| SMZ/TMP | sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim | Bactrim or Septa-sulfa antibiotic |
| CCB | calicum channel blocker | |
| DDAVP | desmopressin acetate | |
| Dig | digoxin | |
| PCP | primary care physician | |
| Hep | heparin | IV anti-coagulant |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water | |
| D51/2NS | 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride | |
| D5LR | 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution | |
| ASA | aspirin | Uses: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and anti-coagulant |
| ASA | asririn | uses: analgesic, anti-flammatory, anti-pyretic, and anit-cogulant |