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medical prsp.
commonly used medical prescription abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bid | twice daily |
| disp | dispence |
| g (or gm) | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop |
| h (or hr) | hour |
| im | intramuscular |
| ip | intraperitoneal |
| iv | intravaneous |
| L | liter |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | millileter |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eye |
| PO | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qid | four times daily |
| qod | every other day |
| sid | once a day |
| SQ | subcutaneouse |
| stat | immediately |
| TBL | tablespoon |
| tsb | teaspoon |