Neupogen isn't approved to treat the condition, called afebrile neutropenia, although doctors commonly prescribe it to stimulate production of white-blood cells in patients with low counts in the hope that it will ward off infections.
The term PRN is a Latin phrase typically used in the medical field, which means pro re nata, translated, âas neededâor âwhen necessaryâ. Simply put when you hear or see someone use the abbreviation PRN within the medical field they are likely saying, use as needed. This is commonly used when prescribing medication (which weâll [â¦]
As with most medical terms, it depends on the context. It might be used as an abbreviation to reference a body part such as Right Extremity or Right Eye (this is also abbreviated OD for Oculus Dextra), or, less often, Right Ear (often this is abbreviated AD for Auris Dextra).