Dr. Alvina Jalil

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[Dr. Alvina Jalil @AlvinaJ88]

Ever wondered about the abbreviations on your prescriptions??

Check out this comprehensive list for a dose of medical knowledge. Share to spread awareness!

Sig: Instructions for taking the medication.
Disp: Dispense, indicating the amount of medication to be provided.
Rx: Prescription.
PO: By mouth.
PRN: As needed.
QD: Once daily.
BID, BD: Twice daily.
TID, TD: Three times daily.
QID, QD: Four times daily.
AC: Before meals.
PC: After meals.
HS: At bedtime.
UD: As directed.
C/I or CI: Contraindicated.
Disp: Dispense.
NPO: Nothing by mouth.
AD: Right ear.
AS: Left ear.
AU: Both ears.
OD: Right eye.
OS: Left eye.
OU: Both eyes.
gtt: Drops.
mcg or μg: Micrograms.
mg: Milligrams.
mL: Milliliters.
q: Every.
qh: Every hour.
q2h: Every 2 hours.
q3h: Every 3 hours.
q4h: Every 4 hours.
IM: Intramuscular.
SC or SQ: Subcutaneous.
IV: Intravenous.
PR: Per rectum.
Top or Topical: Applied to the skin.
UNG or oint: Ointment.
Cap: Capsule.
Tab: Tablet.
Tbsp: Ttablespoon
Tds, tid: three times a day
Tsp, t: teaspoon
Ung.: ointment
Susp: Suspension.
Sol. or soln: Solution
Inj: Injection.
EC or XR: Extended release.
APAP: Acetaminophen.
NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
BB: Beta-blocker.
SSRI: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
STAT: Immediately.
CXR: Chest X-ray.
HCTZ: Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic).
INR: International Normalized Ratio (blood clotting).
DNR: Do Not Resuscitate.
HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy.
DMARDs: Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs.
GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
LFT: Liver Function Test.
CBC: Complete Blood Count.
BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen (kidney function).
UA or U/A: Urinalysis.
CXR: Chest X-ray.
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
CT or CAT Scan: Computed Tomography Scan.
PT: Prothrombin Time.
PTT or aPTT: Partial Thromboplastin Time.
CRP: C-Reactive Protein.
ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate.
BMI: Body Mass Index.
OTC: Over-the-Counter.
PRR: Pharmacy Refill Request.
RxNorm: Prescription drug nomenclature standard.

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[Dr. Alvina Jalil @AlvinaJ88]

Ever wondered about the abbreviations on your prescriptions??

Check out this comprehensive list for a dose of medical knowledge. Share to spread awareness!

Sig: Instructions for taking the medication.
Disp: Dispense, indicating the amount of medication to be provided.
Rx: Prescription.
PO: By mouth.
PRN: As needed.
QD: Once daily.
BID, BD: Twice daily.
TID, TD: Three times daily.
QID, QD: Four times daily.
AC: Before meals.
PC: After meals.
HS: At bedtime.
UD: As directed.
C/I or CI: Contraindicated.
Disp: Dispense.
NPO: Nothing by mouth.
AD: Right ear.
AS: Left ear.
AU: Both ears.
OD: Right eye.
OS: Left eye.
OU: Both eyes.
gtt: Drops.
mcg or μg: Micrograms.
mg: Milligrams.
mL: Milliliters.
q: Every.
qh: Every hour.
q2h: Every 2 hours.
q3h: Every 3 hours.
q4h: Every 4 hours.
IM: Intramuscular.
SC or SQ: Subcutaneous.
IV: Intravenous.
PR: Per rectum.
Top or Topical: Applied to the skin.
UNG or oint: Ointment.
Cap: Capsule.
Tab: Tablet.
Tbsp: Ttablespoon
Tds, tid: three times a day
Tsp, t: teaspoon
Ung.: ointment
Susp: Suspension.
Sol. or soln: Solution
Inj: Injection.
EC or XR: Extended release.
APAP: Acetaminophen.
NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
BB: Beta-blocker.
SSRI: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
STAT: Immediately.
CXR: Chest X-ray.
HCTZ: Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic).
INR: International Normalized Ratio (blood clotting).
DNR: Do Not Resuscitate.
HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy.
DMARDs: Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs.
GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
LFT: Liver Function Test.
CBC: Complete Blood Count.
BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen (kidney function).
UA or U/A: Urinalysis.
CXR: Chest X-ray.
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
CT or CAT Scan: Computed Tomography Scan.
PT: Prothrombin Time.
PTT or aPTT: Partial Thromboplastin Time.
CRP: C-Reactive Protein.
ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate.
BMI: Body Mass Index.
OTC: Over-the-Counter.
PRR: Pharmacy Refill Request.
RxNorm: Prescription drug nomenclature standard.

If you have more Rx abbreviations to contribute, please add them below in the comments. ⬇️

Please share with friends and family, and don't forget to bookmark for future reference.

[Dr. Alvina Jalil @AlvinaJ88]

Please share with friends and family, and don't forget to bookmark for future reference.

[Dr. Alvina Jalil @AlvinaJ88]

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