Reglan 5 mg (metoclopramide HCl ): i tab bid, ac and i hs

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Reglan $5 \mathrm{mg}$ (metoclopramide $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): i tab bid, ac and i hs

    Reglan $5 \mathrm{mg}$ (metoclopramide $\mathrm{HCl}$ ): i tab bid, ac and i hs

Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Indra K. Reddy,… 1st Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 21

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Step 1: Understand the prescription The prescription is for Reglan 5 mg (metoclopramide HCl) to be taken as 1 tablet twice a day, before meals and at bedtime. Show more…

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Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide, commonly known by the trade name Reglan, is a medication primarily used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. It works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract and is often used as an antiemetic to prevent nausea and vomiting. It acts by enhancing the response of the gastrointestinal tract to acetylcholine, thus promoting increased transit through the stomach and intestines.

Prescription Dosage Abbreviations

Prescription instructions often include abbreviations that indicate how and when a medication should be taken. For example, 'bid' stands for 'bis in die', meaning twice a day, 'ac' is derived from 'ante cibum', meaning before meals, and 'hs' comes from 'hora somni', indicating the medication should be taken at bedtime. Understanding these abbreviations is crucial for ensuring that medications are taken at the proper times to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.

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