nocte
Medical abbreviation · Prescription
| Stands for | Nocte (at night) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
nocte stands for Nocte (at night), a prescription abbreviation.
Latin word meaning "at night", common on UK, Irish, Australian and New Zealand prescriptions for evening or bedtime doses such as statins, sedatives and amitriptyline.
Example: Simvastatin 40 mg nocte; check LFTs if muscle aches develop.
Usage notes
Pronounced "NOK-tay". Sometimes written "on" (omni nocte, every night). Simvastatin is traditionally given at night because cholesterol synthesis peaks overnight and the drug's half-life is short; long-acting statins such as atorvastatin can be taken any time of day.
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- mcg – Microgram
- mcg/kg/min – Micrograms per kilogram per minute
- mEq – Milliequivalent
- mg/kg – Milligrams per kilogram
- mg/m2 – Milligrams per square meter
- mL/h – Milliliters per hour
- non rep – Non repetatur (do not repeat)
- NR – No refills
- NTE – Not to exceed
- OD – Omni die (once daily)
- OJ – Orange juice
- PC – Post cibum (after meals)
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.