Classification and Indications
Classification and Indications
Classification and Indications
Classification and Indications
Abbreviations
100

Thiazide indication

Treat hypertension

100
Narcotic analgesics indication

Pain management

100

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs indication

Relieve pain and inflammation

100

Antimigraine agents indications

Treat headaches

100

What does the abbreviation "OTC"

over the counter

200

General anesthetics indication

Put to sleep for surgery

200

Minerals and electrolytes indication

 Maintain fluid balance

200

Thyroid drug indication

Treats hypothyroidism (when thyroid doesn't make enough hormones)

200

Statins indication

Used to lower cholesterol 

200

What does "PRN"?

when necessary 

300

 Fluoroquinolone indication

Treat bacterial infections

300

Anxiolytic indication

Used to manage anxiety disorders

300

Topical steroid indications

Used to treat itching, swelling, and redness of the skin 

300

Antibiotics indication

Treat bacterial infections

300

What does "BID" mean?

twice a day

400

Progestins indication

Regulate irregular menstrual cycles and treat conditions
400

CNS stimulants indication

Treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

400

ACE inhibitors indication

Treat high blood pressure or heart failure

400

Angiotensin inhibators indication

Treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

400

What does "PO" mean?

by mouth
500

Sedative indication

Used to have a calming or sleep-inducing effect on the central nervous system

500

Antipsychotic indication

 Used to treat conditions characterized by hallucinations or delusions

500

Cardiovascular Agents indication

Used to treat various heart conditions

500

Antidepressants indication

Primarily used to treat depression

500

What does "QHS" mean?

every night before bed