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This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes).This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).
Locals often say it’s actually an acronym for the cities Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, and New York. The term benny may also originate from the early 20th century practice of wealthy New Yorkers taking trips to the Jersey Shore as treatment for myriad maladies such as anemia, hemophilia, and hysteria. These therapeutic trips were called ...
The main discussion of these abbreviations in the context of drug prescriptions and other medical prescriptions is at List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. Some of these abbreviations are best not used, as marked and explained here.
Acronyms Diseases and disorders X-ALD X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: X-CALD X-linked cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy XDH and AOX dual deficiency Xanthine dehydrogenase and aldehyde oxidase combined deficiency XDH deficiency Xanthine dehydrogenase deficiency XDP X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism XDR TB Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: XHED
Disposal of expired stock must be witnessed by a designated inspector (either a local drug-enforcement police officer or official from health authority). [226] [227] Benzodiazepine use ranges from occasional binges on large doses, to chronic and compulsive drug use of high doses. [228] Benzodiazepines are commonly used recreationally by poly ...
Abbreviation Term Description (notes) A.d. As directed bd/bid Twice a day gt One drop gtt drops GSL General sales list Gutt/g Guttae (drops) Meds Medications Nocte/QHS At night Occ Ointment od/QD Once a day otc Over the counter (bought medication) P Pharmacy (drug) POM Prescription-only medicine prn When required q
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM), also known as STP (standing for "Serenity, Tranquility, and Peace" and/or other phrases), is a psychedelic drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and DOx families.
nerve conduction test, aka nerve conduction study: NCV: nerve conduction velocity (see nerve conduction study) ND (examination) not done NDI: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus NDSC: National Decision Support Company NE: norepinephrine: Ne: neutrophil granulocytes: NEAD: Non-epileptic attack disorder: NEAP: Net Endogenous Acid Production NEC: not ...