Methods of Administration GI Gastrointestinal Tract (through the intestines) Oral Through mouth Rectal Rectum Sublingual Under the tongue Buccal Between the cheek and gum Topical On skin Intra-muscular Injection into the muscle Intra-Venous Injection into the veins Subcutaneous Under the skin (e.g. Insulin) Transdermal Through intact skin Inhalation Absorbed immediately
Abbreviations B.D Twice a Day PO Per Oral NPO Nil by mouth O.D Once a Day PR Per Rectum Sig. Directions B.S Blood Sugar SL Sublingual Rx. Prescription Bucca Inside cheek Ac Before meals Tab. Tablets Caps Capsule H Hour C With Pc After meals Cf. With food PRN When Required Cr. Cream Q Every D/C Discontinue QDS X4 daily Disp. Dispersible TDS X3 daily ID Intradermal Stat. Take immediately IV(P) Intravenous (push) gtt. Drop NG Nasogastric tube NKA No Known allergy