MIMS ABBREVIATION INDEX

This index lists abbreviations adopted in MIMS for commonly used words, medical terminologies and drug regulation symbols.
α alpha ELISA enzyme-linked K potassium PR prolonged-release
β beta immunosorbent assay kCal kilocalorie premed premedication
γ gamma ENT ear, nose & throat kg kilogram PR-FC prolonged-release
A Administration EPA eicosapentaenoic acid L liter/litre film-coated
Ab(s) antibody(ies) equiv equivalent l- levo pre-op pre-operative
ACE angiotensin-converting ER/XL/ extended-release LDL low-density lipoprotein prep preparation
enzyme XR PUD peptic ulcer disease
LH luteinizing hormone
ACTH adrenocorticotropic  ESR erythrocyte PUVA psoralen + ultraviolet A
lipos liposomal
hormone sedimentation rate qds/qid four times daily
liqd liquid
ADHD attention-deficit hyperactivity exam examination QR quick-release
extr extract lit literature
disorder RA rheumatoid arthritis
LMWH low-molecular-weight
AIDS acquired immune deficiency FBC full blood count RBC red blood cells
heparin
syndrome FC film-coated resp respiratory
loz lozenge(s)
AIIA angiotensin II antagonist FD fast disintegrating SA sino-atrial
lyo lyophilized
Al aluminium/ Fe iron SC subcutaneous
aluminum m- meso
flu influenza sec second(s)
AML acute myeloid leukemia MAOI(s) monoamine oxidase
FSH follicle-stimulating hormone inhibitor(s) SGOT or liver enzymes: serum
ammon ammonium g gram(s) AST glutamic oxaloacetic
max maximum
amp ampoule(s) G6PD glucose-6-phosphate transaminase, aspartate
mcg microgram
ANA antinuclear antibodies dehydrogenase aminotransferase
MDI metered-dose inhaler
anaesth/ anaesthesia/tic; gal gallon SGPT or liver enzymes: serum
ME microencapsulated ALT glutamic pyruvic
anesth anesthesia/tic GERD gastroesophageal reflux
disease ME-EC microencapsulated transaminase, alanine
approx approximately
enteric-coated aminotransferase
aq aqueous GFR glomerular filtration rate
mEq milliequivalent(s) SL sublingual
AR Adverse Reactions GHRH growth hormone releasing
hormone Mg magnesium SLE systemic lupus
ATP adenosine triphosphate erythematosus
GI gastrointestinal mg milligram
AV atrio-ventricular MI myocardial infarction soln solution
GIT gastrointestinal tract
ave average min minimum/minute(s) SP Special Precautions
gm +ve gram-positive
BCG Bacille Calmette-Guérin MIU million international units sp/spp single organism/more than 1
gm -ve gram-negative organism (species)
bd/bid twice daily mixt mixture
GUT genito-urinary tract SR slow-release/
BMI body mass index mL milliliter/millilitre
H. influ- Haemophilus influenzae sustained-release
BP blood pressure mmHg millimeter of mercury
enzae SR-FC slow/sustained-release
Br bromide mmol millimole
H. pylori Helicobacter pylori film-coated
BSA body surface area monoHCl monohydrochloride SSRI(s) selective serotonin reuptake
HAV hepatitis A virus
BUN blood urea nitrogen Hb hemoglobin MR modified-release inhibitor(s)
C Contents HbA1c glycosylated hemoglobin MR-FC modified-release Staph Staphylococcus
Ca calcium HBr hydrobromide film-coated STD sexually transmitted
CABG coronary artery bypass graft MRI magnetic resonance disease(s)
HBsAg hepatitis B surface antigen
CAD coronary artery disease imaging Strep Streptococcus
HBV hepatitis B virus
cal calories MRSA methicillin-resistant supp suppository
HCG human chorionic Staphylococcus aureus
cap capsule(s) gonadotrophin susp suspension
mth/ month(s)/monthly syr syrup
CHD coronary heart disease HCl hydrochloride
mthly
CHF congestive heart failure HCV hepatitis C virus t½ half-life
MU million units
childn children HDL high-density lipoprotein tab tablet(s)
MUPS multiple unit pellet system TB tuberculosis
CI Contraindications Hg mercury
Na sodium tbsp tablespoonful
Cl chloride HIB Haemophilus influenzae
NIDDM non-insulin-dependent (15 mL)
CNS central nervous system type B
diabetes mellitus TCA(s) tricyclic antidepressant(s)
CO2 carbon dioxide HIV human immunodeficiency
NNRTI(s) non-nucleoside reverse tds/tid three times/thrice daily
virus
compd compound(s) transcriptase inhibitor(s)
hr/hrly hour(s)/hourly temp temperature
conc concentration NRTI(s) nucleoside reverse
HSV herpes simplex virus transcriptase inhibitor(s) tinct tincture
COPD chronic obstructive TPN total parenteral nutrition
pulmonary disease HTN hypertension NSAID(s) nonsteroidal anti-
HZV herpes zoster virus inflammatory drug(s) TR timed-release
CPR cardiopulmonary
resuscitation I Indications/Uses O&G obstetrics & gynecology TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone
CR controlled-release IA intra-articular O2 oxygen tsp teaspoonful
IB intrabursal (5 mL)
CrCl creatinine clearance OA osteoarthritis
ICU intensive care unit u unit(s)
CSF cerebrospinal fluid obstet obstetrics
IDDM insulin-dependent diabetes UTI urinary tract infection
CV cardiovascular OC(s) oral contraceptives/
mellitus oral contraception UV ultraviolet
CVA cerebrovascular accident
Ig immunoglobulin OD orally disintegrating vag vaginal
CVS cardiovascular system vit vitamin(s)
IgA immunoglobulin A oint ointment
D Dosage/Direction for Use VLDL very low-density lipoprotein
IM intramuscular ophth ophthalmic
d- dextro vol volume
INH isoniazid (isonicotine P Phosphorous
DHA docosahexaenoic acid hydrazine) w/ with
p- para
diHCl dihydrochloride inj inject/injection w/draw withdraw
P/P Presentation & Packing
DM diabetes mellitus INR international normalized ratio w/in within
PABA para-aminobenzoic acid
DPT diphtheria pertussis tetanus INT Interactions w/o without
paed/ paediatric/pediatric
DR delayed-release IOP intraocular pressure ped w/v weight-in-volume
drag dragee(s) IP intra-peritoneal pheno- phenobarbital/ w/w weight-in-weight
DVT deep vein thrombosis ipecac ipecacuanha barb phenobarbitone WBC white blood cells
E. coli Escherichia coli IR immediate-release PI(s) protease inhibitor(s) wk/wkly week(s)/weekly
EC enteric-coated IS intrasynovial PMT premenstrual tension wt weight
EC-CR enteric-coated IU international unit(s) PO oral administration/ XR-FC extended-release
controlled-release IUD intrauterine contraceptive per orem/by mouth film-coated
ECG electrocardiogram device post-op post-operative yr/yrly year(s)/yearly
EEG electro-encephalogram IV intravenous powd powder Zn zinc

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