Could it be sustained-release? I believe bupropion is classified as an antidepressant.
Posted By: Spice on 2007-05-31
In Reply to: just verifying this is right... - WImom
Subject: Could it be sustained-release? I believe bupropion is classified as an antidepressant.
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SR is sustained release and ER is
Subject: SR is sustained release and ER is
ER is extended release. It appears ER is the official way with glipizide, and yet SR would be just as clear to other MDs. So if you are supposed to correct, use ER. If you are supposed to transcribe verbatim, just give it to him, IMO.
bupropion - antidepressant - or
Subject: bupropion - antidepressant - or
budeprion is another generic antidepressant ?
NEVERMIND! sustained release...
Subject: NEVERMIND! sustained release...
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Dr says "OXYMORPH??? (not oxymorphine) which is equivalent to sustained release morphine sulfate
Subject: Dr says "OXYMORPH??? (not oxymorphine) which is equivalent to sustained release morphine sulfate
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cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Subject: cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Table 1. Dangerous abbreviations and dosage designations |
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Problem
Term |
Intended
Meaning |
Reason for
Problem(s) |
Suggested
Remedy |
AU |
both ears |
Read as OU (both eyes) or not understood |
Use "both ears" |
cc for expressing liquid measurements |
cc (same as mL) |
Read as u (unit) |
Use "mL" when expressing liquid measurements (drugs, urine, blood, etc.) |
D/C |
discharge |
Interpreted as discontinue medications resulting in premature discontinuance of current medication |
Use "discharge" |
IN |
intranasal |
Read as IV or IM or heard as IM |
Write "intranasal" "nasally" or use "NAS" if limited by computer space allotted |
Maybe non-sustained?
Subject: Maybe non-sustained?
Remeron--an antidepressant?
Subject: Remeron--an antidepressant?
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What about Desipramine? It's an antidepressant.
Subject: What about Desipramine? It's an antidepressant.
May be a long shot...
nefazodone - antidepressant....nm
Subject: nefazodone - antidepressant....nm
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Could it be Celexa, the antidepressant?
Subject: Could it be Celexa, the antidepressant?
There is Anafranil (antidepressant). What is this used for?
Subject: There is Anafranil (antidepressant). What is this used for?
Prestique? Antidepressant
Subject: Prestique? Antidepressant
This is for a patient who has severe depression. It sounds like the doctor is saying they will start her on Prestique 50 mg daily but I have never heard of an antidepressant that is even close to that. Any ideas?
There's imipramine, an antidepressant
Subject: There's imipramine, an antidepressant
Is it a psych report? If not, more info please so we can try to be more helpful.
Remeron is an antidepressant that comes in that dosage. nm
Subject: Remeron is an antidepressant that comes in that dosage. nm
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Ludiomil maybe - tricyclic antidepressant nm
Subject: Ludiomil maybe - tricyclic antidepressant nm
Celexa (antidepressant) and Lamictal (bipolar)?
Subject: Celexa (antidepressant) and Lamictal (bipolar)?
xx
bupropion
Subject: bupropion
bupropion
Subject: bupropion
is generic name for Wellbutrin
Second - bupropion??
Subject: Second - bupropion??
x
bupropion. nm
Subject: bupropion. nm
nm
bupropion ?
Subject: bupropion ?
bupropion? nm
Subject: bupropion? nm
nm
bupropion maybe? NM
Subject: bupropion maybe? NM
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Bupropion
Subject: Bupropion
bupropion maybe
Subject: bupropion maybe
nm
Celexa? That is an antidepressant, which fits with the neurology scenario nm
Subject: Celexa? That is an antidepressant, which fits with the neurology scenario nm
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bupropion (Wellbutrin) .... nm
Subject: bupropion (Wellbutrin) .... nm
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Could it be bupropion which is Wellbutrin.
Subject: Could it be bupropion which is Wellbutrin.
Any chance it could be bupropion?
Subject: Any chance it could be bupropion?
That dose looks like Wellbutrin XL ( bupropion) sm
Subject: That dose looks like Wellbutrin XL ( bupropion) sm
Sometimes they use the generic with the XL. If that is not what you hear, here are a few sites for psych meds:
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http://www.mentalhealth.com/p30.html
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http://formulary.prescribingreference.com/
Bupropion is used for treating depression. I
Subject: Bupropion is used for treating depression. I
Bupropion..upper case
Subject: Bupropion..upper case
bupropion is generic for Wellbutrin. nm
Subject: bupropion is generic for Wellbutrin. nm
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Question: How to know if it is generic or brand? Bupropion is writteh with upper and also with low
Subject: Question: How to know if it is generic or brand? Bupropion is writteh with upper and also with lower case?
release?
Subject: release?
"to release some of the trigger points"
"to relieve some of the trigger points"
which one is correct?
release?
Subject: release?
"to release some of the trigger points using reiki"
"to relieve some of the trigger points using reiki"
which one is correct? is release a correct term for trigger points?
You sure it's not p.o.? 15 mg would be 1/2 a tab, but it comes as extended release. Don't know
Subject: You sure it's not p.o.? 15 mg would be 1/2 a tab, but it comes as extended release. Don't know if
s
lateral release
Subject: lateral release
a lateral release? nm
Subject: a lateral release? nm
s/l "deker" vein release???nm
x
clearly s/l "deeker" vein release, anyone?? help!!
x
DeQuervain's release? need more info
nm
middle finger s/l STS release
Subject: middle finger s/l STS release
s/l right decuer veins release
Subject: s/l right decuer veins release
s/l metal-line release
The patient is having a hip replacement and the doctor is talking about some of the risks involved, such as (s/l) "metal line release,"...... any suggestions? Thanks very much
metal liner release...nm
Subject: metal liner release...nm
nm
I would just spell out extended release and let it go at that. nm
Subject: I would just spell out extended release and let it go at that. nm
Carpal tunnel release
Subject: Carpal tunnel release
I see that there are Della suturing devices, would it make sense that the s/l Dellas were passed down the carpal tunnel, as well as the scope? TIA
s/l decravein release and injection
The patient returns 15 days following her s/l decroveins release and left s/l decraveins injection. Anyone know what he is saying?
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release of s/l "onloga" of the distal ulna
Subject: release of s/l "onloga" of the distal ulna
Pt. undergoing carpal tunnel release.
Subject: Pt. undergoing carpal tunnel release.
The carpal ligament was identified and this was opened proximally and distally through the palmar aspect of the hand. Distally, we placed a s/l flatmouth malleable.
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