Read Important Disclaimer Regarding Medication Guide
Guide to Medications Used in the
Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
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q.d. = once daily
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b.i.d. = twice daily
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t.i.d. = three times daily
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q.i.d. = four times daily
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b.i.w. = twice a week
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t.i.w. = three times a week
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p.o. = by mouth
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s.q. = subcutaneously
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I.M. = intramuscularly
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I.V. = intravenously
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XR & XL = added to the medication
name to indicate that it is a long acting form
of the medication
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DS = double strength
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OTC = over-the-counter
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Disclaimer: The side-effects and comments that are made
in our table regarding each medication are not intended to be totally
comprehensive, but rather highlights that would be of interest to
the patient. If you are experiencing
any side-effects on any of the medications listed, then it is essential
that you get in touch with your physician regarding these symptoms
to see if they are related to the medication and if any changes need
to be made. Your pharmacist or use of the PDR will be helpful
in furnishing you additional information on all of the potential side-effects
of a particular medication. By
listing all the medications in these tables we are not in any way
specifically advocating or recommending any medication in your specific
case. You need to check with
your physician regarding whether any of these medicines may help you
and whether they are appropriate to use based on your history and
your diagnosis.
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