Abbreviations Flashcards
Tab
Tablet
Phenylpropanolamine
PPA
APAP
Acetaminophen Paracetamol
MS/ MSO4
Morphine sulfate
EPO
Erythropoeitin
INH
Isoniazid
RIPE
Rifampacin + Isoniazid + Pyrazamide + Ethambutol
MOM
Milk of magnesia
NTG
Nitroglycerin
PTU
Propylthiouracil
TMP/SMX
Trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole
ASA
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
LT
Lactated ringer’s solution
D5LR
5% dextrose in LR
DW
Distilled water
D5W
5% dextrose in DW
NS
Normal saline
PISS
Povidone Iodine Surgical scrub
KISS
Potassium iodide saturated solution
TPN
Total parental nutrition
Oral rehydration solution
ORS
5FU
5 fluorouracil
3TC
Lamivudine
Cap
Capsule
Crm
Cream
Elix
Elixir
IU
International units
Neb
Nebule
MDI
Metered dose inhaler
Susp
Suspension
Pulv
Pulvule/powder
Ung
Ointment
Amp
Ampule
Syr
Syrup
Inj
Injection
Sup
Suppository
Aa
Of each
Ad
Up to
Aq
Water
Et
And