Acronyms & Abbreviations
This abbreviation stands for acetaminophen, a common pain reliever and fever reducer.
What is APAP?
The brand name Lipitor is used to lower cholesterol.
What is atorvastatin?
Ambien is used to treat this common sleep disorder.
What is insomnia?
This is a substance that changes how the body functions.
What is a drug?
The symbol ℞ comes from a Latin verb meaning “to take.”
What is recipere?
This abbreviation means aqueous or water-based.
What is Aq?
The brand Amoxil is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
What is amoxicillin?
Lasix (furosemide) belongs to this drug class that removes excess fluid.
What is a diuretic?
The study of drugs, including their effects and actions.
What is pharmacology?
This section includes the name, strength, and amount of the drug prescribed.
What is the inscription?
Known as the chemical name for Aspirin.
What is ASA (Acetylsalicylic acid)?
Vicodin, Lortab, and Norco are brand names for this pain medication.
What is hydrocodone-acetaminophen?
Glucophage (metformin) is used to manage this chronic condition.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
The study of drugs derived from natural sources.
What is pharmacognosy?
These are the instructions written for the patient to follow.
What is the signa or sig?
This symbol or abbreviation represents Calcium ion.
What is Ca²⁺?
The generic metoprolol is known by this brand name and is used to treat high blood pressure.
What is Lopressor?
Norvasc (amlodipine) is classified as a type of drug that relaxes blood vessels.
What is a calcium channel blocker?
The unique property of a receptor site that allows it to bind to a specific chemical structure.
What is specificity?
This includes the prescriber’s name, address, phone number, and DEA/NPI number.
What is prescriber’s information?
This compound is known as Calcium Chloride.
What is CaCl₂?
The brand Synthroid is prescribed for hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine?
Zithromax (azithromycin) belongs to this antibiotic class.
What is a macrolide antibiotic?
The federal agency that regulates the sale and use of controlled substances.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
These instructions are written to guide the pharmacist on how to dispense the medication.
What is the subscription?