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Abbreviation
100

What is Vytorin?

This combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol

100

 What is Tamiflu?

This antiviral medication is used to treat influenza

100

What is Voltaren?

This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) relieves arthritis pain

100

What is Spiriva?

This inhaled medication is used for long-term treatment of COPD

100

What is PO?

This abbreviation means “by mouth.”

200

What is Yaz?

This oral contraceptive contains drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol

200

What is Zetia?

This cholesterol-lowering drug contains ezetimibe as its active ingredient

200

What is Cialis?

This PDE5 inhibitor is used to treat erectile dysfunction

200

What is Calan (SR), Covera-HS, Isoptin SR, or Verelan?

These brand names refer to verapamil, a calcium channel blocker

200

What is BID?

This abbreviation means “twice daily.”

300

What is Aldactone?

This potassium-sparing diuretic is often used to treat high blood pressure and acne

300

What is Abilify?

This antipsychotic medication treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

300

What is Cleocin?

This antibiotic, known as clindamycin, treats anaerobic bacterial infections

300

What is Atarax?

This antihistamine is used to treat anxiety and itching

300

What is PRN?

This abbreviation means “as needed.”

400

 What is Lyrica?

This drug, also known as pregabalin, treats nerve pain and seizures

400

What is Adipex?

This appetite suppressant helps in short-term weight loss management

400

What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

This oral contraceptive contains norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

400

What is Avalide?

This drug combines irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide to treat hypertension

400

What is AC?

This abbreviation means “before meals.”

500

What is Omnicef?

This cephalosporin antibiotic treats bacterial infections like pneumonia or bronchitis

500

What is Benicar HCT?

This antihypertensive combines olmesartan with hydrochlorothiazide

500

What is Reglan?

This drug treats nausea caused by gastroparesis or chemotherapy

500

What is Zofran?

This antiemetic prevents nausea and vomiting, especially after surgery or chemotherapy

500

What is q8h?

This abbreviation means “every 8 hours.”