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-lytic
dissolving, reducing, loosening
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-mimetic
mimicking,simulating
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counter-
opposite, against
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pharm,pharmac/o
drug, medicine
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tox/o,toxic/o
poison, toxin
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ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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CPhA
Canadian Pharmacists Association
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CPS
Compendium of Pharrmaceuticals and Specialties
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INH
Isoniazid (antituberculosis drug)
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MED(s)
Medicinies(s), medication(s)
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NHPD
natural health products directorate
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NSAID(s)
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug(s)
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a (with line over top)
before (latin, ante)
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aa(line over top)
of each ( greek, ana)
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ac
before meals( latin, ante cibum)
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ad lib
as desired (latin, ad libitum)
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bid
twice a day ( latin, bis in die)
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c (line over top)
with ( latin, cum)
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gt(t)
drop(s) (latin, gutta)
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hs
at bedtime ( latin, hora somni)
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pc
after meals( latin, post cibum)
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po
by mouth (latin, per os)
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pp
postprandial (after a meal)
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prn
as needed (latin, pro re nata)
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qam
every morning ( latin, quaque ante meridiem)
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qd
every day ( latin, quaque die)
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qh
every hour(latin, quaque hora)
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qid
four times a day ( latin, quater in die)
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qod
every other day ( latin, quaque (other) die)
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s (line over top)
without( latin, sine)
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SC,SQ,subcu
subcutaneous(ly)
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ss (line over top)
Half ( latin, semis)
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tid
three times per day (latin,ter in die)
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diuretic
promoting excretion of water
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antiemetic
agent that prevents vomiting
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potentiation
combined drug action of greater effect
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anaphylaxis
extreme allergic reaction
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adrenergic
sympathomimetic
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aloe
burns and skin irritations
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black cohosh
reduction of menopausal hot flashes
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chamomile
antiiinflammatory, gastrointestional antispasmodic, sedative
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echinacea
reduce severity and duration of colds, may stimulate the immune system, used topically for wound healing
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evening primrose oil
source of fatty acides important for the health of the cardiovascular system; treatment of PMS, rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders.
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flax
source of fatty acids important in maintaining proper lipids in the blood
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ginkgo
improves blood circulation in and function of the brain; improves memory; used to treat dementia; antianxiety agents; protects the nervous system
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ginseng
stress reduction; lowers blood cholesterol and blood sugar
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green tea
antioxidant; acts against cancer of the gastrointestinal tract and skin; oral antimicrobial agents; reduces dental caries
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kava
antianxiety agents; sedative
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milk thistle
protects the liver against toxins; antioxiant
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saw palmetto
used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
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slippery elm
as lonzenge for throat irritation; for gastrointestinal irriation and upset; protects irritated skin
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soy
rich source of nutrients; protective estrogenic effects in menopausal symptoms, osteroporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention
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St. John's Wort
treatment of anxiety and depression; antibacterial and antiviral properties ( can interact with a variety of drugs)
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Tea tree oil
antimicrobial;used to heal cuts, skin infections, burns
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valerian
sedative, sleep aid
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bolus
a concentrated amount of diagnostic or therapeutic substance given rapidly intravenously
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Another term for a trade name is:
brand name, proprietary name
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Histamine H2 antagonists are used to treat
Ulcers
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analgesic is used to treat
pain
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phytomedicine is the practive of treating with
plants
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