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Pharmacology abbrevs
pharmacology abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1/12 | for one month |
| 1/52 | for one week |
| ac, a.c. | before meals |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| bid, b.i.d | twice daily |
| cap | capsule |
| CPS | compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties |
| gtt, gtts | drops |
| i, ii | one, two |
| mg | milligram |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| npo, n.p.o. | nothing by mouth |
| ODB | Ontario drug benefits |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ou | both eyes |
| p.c. | after meals |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| q.a.m. | every morning |
| Q.D., q.d. | every day or once daily |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| q.p.m. | every night |
| q_h | every _ hours (1,2,3,4....) |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d | four times daily |
| Rx | prescription |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| sL, sl | sublingual |
| ss | one half |
| stat, STAT | immediately |
| t.i.d., tid | three times daily |
| tab | tablets |
| Tx | treatment |
| ung | ointment |
| X 3 days | for 3 days |