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Abbreviations
Pharmacy Abbreviations 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| aaa | apply to affected area |
| ad | right ear, as directed, up to |
| ADD | attention deficit disorder |
| ad lib | as desired |
| inh | inhale |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| CaCO3 | calcium bicarbonate |
| C&C | cough and congestion or cold and cough |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cid | five times a day |
| Cl | Chloride |
| cmpd | compound |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COD | codiene |
| cp | chest pain |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| cr,crm | cream |
| CR | controlled release |
| D51/2NS | Dextrose 5% & 0.45% Normal Saline |
| DAW 2 | DAW (patient) No Generic |
| DS | double strength |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| EC | Enteric Coated |
| ED | erectile dysfunction or emergency department |
| EDS | estimated day supply |
| EES | erythromycin ethylsuccinate |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| eq | equivalent |
| ERT | Estrogen replacement therapy |
| et | and |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |