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¦]
Prescription abbreviations are widely used by doctors.... Prescription abbreviations are widely used by doctors and they are in the form of Latin words. Here`s some medical abbreviations commonly used based on my professional nursing profession: WHEN TO TAKE MEDICINE: PC - Post Cibum in Latin which means After Meals. AC - Ante Cibum in Latin which means Before Meals. HS - Hora Somni in Latin which means At Bedtime.