Creatinine Clearance (Cockcroft-Gault Equation) Calculates CrCl according to the Cockcroft-Gault equation. Calculates stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, possibly better than the CHADS2 score. Calculates a corrected calcium level for patients with hypoalbuminemia.
â is a symbol meaning prescription. It is sometimes transliterated as R x  or just Rx. This symbol originated in medieval manuscripts as an abbreviation of the Late Latin verb recipe, the imperative form of recipere, to take or take thus.rescription may also be used as a short form for prescription drugs to distinguish from over-the-counter drugs. In reference to the entire system of controlling drug distribution (as opposed to illicit drugs), prescription is often used as a metaphor for healthy directions from a prescribing medical practitioner.
Therefore, start by understanding your condition and the medication and dose your doctor has prescribed for you. Using pill identifiers and knowing what medications your doctor has prescribed will prevent you from taking the wrong medication. Pharmacists are no longer the last line of defense against medication errors; consumers are. Find a picture of your pill using the RxList Pill Identifier Tool.