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¦]
BID, also b.i.d. or BD, is a medical abbreviation for bis in die, meaning to give medication twice a day. TID, also t.i.d., is a medical abbreviation for ter in die, meaning to give medication three times a day. QID also q.i.d, is a medical abbreviation which means to give the medication four times a day. PRN is a medical abbreviation for pro re nata, meaning to give medication as the situation demands or according to need. Qxh or Qxd once every x hours or once every x days. More abbreviations here. Notes at the link above offer a good formula for calculating changing the number of times a day dosing.