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¦]
Medical Definition of a.c. a.c.: Abbreviation on a prescription meaning before meals; from the Latin ante cibum, before meals. This is one of a number of abbreviations of Latin terms that have traditionally been used in writing prescriptions. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016.