aa Of each

ac Before meals
achs before meals and at bedtime
AD right ear
ALT alanine aminotransferase
amp ampule
ante before
ap before dinner
aPTT activated partial thromboplastin
AST aspartate aminotransferase
ATC around the clock
AZT zidovudine
bol bolus
C.C. chief complaint
CABG coronary artery bypass graft
CD controlled delivery
CR controlled-release
CXR chest x-ray
D/C, dc, disc. discontinue OR discharge
D50.9 NaCl 5% dextrose and normal saline solution (0.9%
NaCl)
DAW dispense as written
disp dispense
DOB date of birth
DR delayed-release
ER emergency room
ETOH ethyl alcohol
FFP fresh frozen plasma
garg gargle
HAART highly active antiretroviral therapy
Hct hematocrit

Brand Names Generic Names Therapeutic Indication

Solu-cortef inj. Hydrocortisone Na succinate Corticosteroid Hormones
Adrenaline, Adrine, EpiPen Epinephrine HCl Cardiac Drugs
Antamin Chlorphenamine maleate Antihistamines & Antiallergics
Trezix, Panlor SS Acetaminophen/Paracetamol Analgesics (Non-Opioid) &
Antipyretics
Voren, Voltaren, Sanclofen Diclofenac Na NSAIDs
Evzio, Narcan inj., Narcan Nasal Naloxone Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents
Spray Opioid antagonist

Amoxil, Himox, Pediamox Amoxicillin trihydrate Penicillins

Zegen, Zinnat, Zinacef, Cefuroxime axetil Cephalosporins/Antibiotic
Kefox, Qualifur
Ceporex, Airex, Cefalin Cefalexin Cephalosporins/Antibiotic
Flagyl Metronidazole Other
Antibiotics / Preparations for
Vaginal Conditions
Anasprin-S, Disprin, Ecosprin, Aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Gacopyrin Drugs
(NSAIDs) / Anticoagulants,
Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics
(Thrombolytics)
Lanoxin, Inoxin Digoxin Cardiac Drugs
AtroPen, Atreza, Sal-tropine Atropine Mydriatic
Drugs / Antispasmodics
Lasix, Diaqua-2, Lo-Aqua Furosemide Diuretics
Valium, Diastat Diazepam Anxiolytics
Thorazine, Ormazine Antipsychotics / Supportive
Chlorpromazine Care Therapy / Antiemetics

Haldol Haloperidol Antipsychotics / Antivertigo

Drugs
GlucaGen Other Agents Affecting
Glucagon Metabolism

Compazine, Compro, Procot Antipsychotics / Antivertigo

Prochlorperazine Drugs

Syntometrine inj. 500 mcg/5 Drugs Acting on the Uterus

units/ml Oxytocin + Ergometrine

Chloromycetin, Chloracol Chloramphenicol Chloramphenicols/Antibiotic

Phyllocontin, Truphylline Antiasthmatic & COPD
Aminophylline Preparations
Prelone, Orapred, Millipred, Prednisolone Supportive Care
PediaPred Therapy / Corticosteroid
Hormones / Eye
Corticosteroids / Antiasthmatic
& COPD Preparations / Topical
Corticosteroids
Brethaire Terbutaline Drugs Acting on the
Uterus / Antiasthmatic & COPD
Preparations
Atrovent Ipratropium Br Antiasthmatic & COPD
Preparations
TDL, Tramal, Ultram, ConZip Tramadol Analgesics (Opioid)
Toradol, Acupain Ketorolac trometamol Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs (NSAIDs)