Sig Codes
RX
Prescription
Tylenol
Acetaminophen
Most common route of drug administration
Oral route
Cough and cold ingredient, found in products like Mucinex, helps to thin and loosen mucus in the chest
Guaifenesin
Pop that was invented to treat headache/fatigue
Coca-cola
PO
By mouth
Augmentin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Route of administration used for insulin
Subcutaneous injection
Common NSAID pain reliever is found in both Advil and Motrin
Ibuprofen
Identification number assigned to each drug product
NDC
QOD
Every other day
Claritin
Loratadine
A nitroglycerin tablet placed under the tongue
Sublingual route
Brand names like Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec all belong to this class of allergy medications
Antihistamines
First antibiotic discovered
Penicillin
AC
Before meals
Prilosec
Omeprazole
Medications in the form of lotions, creams, or ointments
Topical route
The "D" in Sudafed D stands for this type of symptom relief
Decongestant
Federal agency that regulates the drug facts for over-the-counter products
FDA
GTTS
Drops
Crestor
Rosuvastatin
Provides the most rapid onset of action and is delivered directly into the bloodstream
Intravenous route
This vital organ can be damaged after taking too much acetaminophen
Liver
The maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be purchased by a person in a single day in grams
3.6 grams