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Pharm. Calc. Abbreviations 1.5
Dosage Forms/Vehicles/Routes of Administration
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Term
amp.
 Definition
ampul
Term
cap.
 Definition
capsule
Term
D5LR
 Definition
dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's
Term
D5NS
 Definition
dextrose 5% in normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)
Term
D5W
 Definition
dextrose 5% in water
Term
D10W
 Definition
dextrose 10% in water
Term
elix.
 Definition
elixir
Term
inj.
 Definition
injection
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
1/2 NS
 Definition
half-strength normal saline
Term
oint (or ungt.)
 Definition
ointment
Term
pulv.
 Definition
powder
Term
RL, R/L, or LR
 Definition
Ringer's Lactate or Lactated Ringer's
Term
sol.
 Definition
solution
Term
supp.
 Definition
suppository
Term
susp.
 Definition
suspension
Term
syr.
 Definition
syrup
Term
tab.
 Definition
tablet
Term
CIVI
 Definition
continuous (24 hour) intravenous infusion
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IT
 Definition
intrathecal
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVB
 Definition
intravenous bolus
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IV Drip
 Definition
intravenous infusion
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
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IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggy back
Term
NGT
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
p.o. or PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
rect.
 Definition
rectal or rectum
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
SubQ
 Definition
subcutaneously
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Top.
 Definition
topically
Term
V or PV
 Definition
vaginally
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