What does HS mean in drugs?

h.s. - can mean half strength or "hour of sleep"


What does HS stand for?

High school (secondary education)

What is HS and BD in prescription?

bid (bis in die) means "twice a day" gt (gutta) means "drop" hs (hora somni) means "at bedtime" od (oculus dexter) means "right eye" os (oculus sinister) means "left eye"


What are the levels of HS?

HS is divided into three stages, based on how severe it is, called Hurley stages.
  • Hurley stage I: A single bump with no sinus tracts.
  • Hurley stage II: More than one bump but little tunneling.
  • Hurley stage III: Multiple bumps with a lot of sinus tracts and scars, involving an entire area of your body.


What does HS look like?

Tender, deep nodule(s) appears. The first sign of HS is often a painful spot that looks like a deep pimple, acne cyst, or boil. This spot often appears on an armpit (as shown here) or in the groin area. Some people develop a spot on their buttocks or inner thigh.


What does HS mean in medical terms? - HS Medical Abbreviation



What does BD stand for in drugs?

BD. Twice daily (medication frequency)

Does HS mean bedtime?

H.S. (hour of sleep) care is done in the evening or at bedtime. If the resident is dressed, they change into sleepwear.

What does rx stand for?

Rx is commonly known to most as the symbol for a medical prescription. However, the symbol is derived from the Latin word recipe or “recipere,”which means to take. The word was later abbreviated and became Rx as we know it today.


What does DD drug mean?

Drugs of dependence are prescription medicines with a recognised therapeutic use but also a higher potential for misuse, abuse and dependence. Many of these are Schedule 8 medicines. These medicines have important therapeutic uses such as: treatment of severe pain.

What does DD drugs stand for?

• All Schedule 4D (S4D) and Schedule 8 (S8) Drugs must be stored in the designated Dangerous. Drug (DD) cupboard.

Do HS smell?

Sweat, bacteria, and skin tissues that are infected and inflamed all contribute to the smell that occurs with HS. A typical painful nodule will last seven to 15 days. During this time, the boil may erupt, creating painful deep abscesses, or holes. The pus that erupts from the boil can be foul-smelling.


How do people get HS?

Hidradenitis suppurativa develops when hair follicles become blocked. The exact cause for this isn't known. Experts think it could be connected to hormones, genetic predisposition, cigarette smoking or excess weight.

What is Stage 3 HS?

Stage 3 hidradenitis suppurativa

Hurley stage 3 is the most severe form of HS. It's characterized by a more broad and widespread development of HS lesions, including tract formations. Pain and scarring are also expected in this stage. Due to this widespread and recurring nature, stage 3 can be very difficult to treat.

What does SSD mean in drugs?

What is SSD? Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin. SSD (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.


What is S4 and S8 drugs?

Schedule 4 (S4) - Prescribed restricted substances as per schedule maintained by the PSB. The PSB web site must be consulted for the current list of scheduled drugs. Schedule 8 (S8) - Drugs of addiction as per schedule maintained by the PSB. The PSB web site must be consulted for the current list of scheduled drugs.

What are S8 drugs?

Schedule 8 (S8) medicines

They are medicines that can only be supplied by a pharmacist on prescription and are subject to tight restrictions because of their potential to produce addiction. They are often referred to as 'drugs of addiction'. Morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl are examples of S8 drugs.

What is a Class 4 drug?

Schedule IV

Schedule IV drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol.


What are S4 drugs?

What are Schedule 4 (S4) substances? Schedule 4 substances are labelled 'Prescription Only Medicine'. They are medicines that are obtained from a pharmacist on prescription. Some S4 medicines are subject to special requirements regarding their supply.

What is JJJ?

Just Jared Jr. (

Why is there a snake on the pharmacy logo?

In Greek mythology (B.C. 2000-400), statues of Asclepius (God of Medicine), with "Caduceus" (made of two snakes and a staff), and his daughter Hygeia (God of Health), holding a snake and bowl, were created as symbols for medicine and health, respectively.


What does SX mean in medical terms?

Dx - Diagnosis, Sx - Symptoms, Fx - Fracture, Tx - Treatment, Hx - History S/b-seen by. Sortable table. Abbreviation. Meaning.

What is Rx and DX?

In abbreviations such as Dx (diagnosis), Sx (symptom), and Rx (prescription), is there a specific term for the second letter in the abbreviation?