Drugs Flashcards
Oral
Relating to mouth
Tablets
Solid form of drug or capsules with a soluble case enclosing the drug
Elixer or linctus
Sweetened liquids
Parenterally
A drug administered other than orally or rectally i.e. via an intravenous infusion IVI
ac
Before food
pc
After food
bd
Twice a day
TDS or tid
Three times a day
qds
Four times a day
qqh
Every four hours
prn
As required
stat
At once
rep
repeated
om
Every morning
on
Every night
od
Every day 
Analgesic
Drug to relieve pain
Anaesthetic
Drug to remove sensation or feeling
Contraceptive
Substance or device to prevent pregnancy
Antibiotic
Drug used to destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria
Antiemetic
Drugs to treat nausea or vomiting
Antihypertensive
Drug used to reduce high blood pressure
Antiseptic
Agent to prevent infection
Diuretic
Drug to increase urine production
