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Initials/meanings
| Initials | meanings |
|---|---|
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ARB | angiotensin ll-receptor blocker |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| CCB | calcium channel blocker |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COX | cyclooxygenase |
| DPP-4 | dipeptidyl peptidase 4 |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GLP | glucagon-like peptide |
| GU | genitourinary |
| HMG-CoA3 | 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl/coenzyme A |
| NMDA | N-methyl-D-aspartate |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| PDE-5 | phosphodiesterase type 5 |
| PPI | proton pump inhibitor |
| SERM | selective estrogen receptor modulator |
| SNRI | serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| TCA | tricyclic antidepressant |