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Pharm Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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a | Before |
ac | Before meals |
ad lib | as much as desired |
pc | after meals |
po | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
qid | four times daily |
qh | every hour |
dr | dram |
EC | enteric coated |
FeSO2 | ferrous sulfate |
soln | solution |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop |
H2O | water |
H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
IM | intramuscularly |
IV | intravenously |
KCL | potassium chloride |
tbsp | tablespoon |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
bid | twice daily |
c | with |
cap | capsule |
elix | elixir |
qs | quantity sufficient |
s | ithout |
SL | sublingually |
gm | gram |
ss | half |
iss | one and a half |
stat | immidientely |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
tab | tablet |
tid | three times daily |
tsp | teaspoon |
oz | ounce |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
L | liter |
m | minim |
ml | milliter |
sub-q | subcutaneously |