ODT
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Orally disintegrating tablet |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Technology & Computing |
ODT has two meanings. It stands for Orally disintegrating tablet (pharmacy) or OpenDocument Text (file format).
Meanings of ODT at a glance
| # | ODT stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orally disintegrating tablet | Medical › Pharmacy |
| 2 | OpenDocument Text | Technology & Computing › File Format |
1. Orally disintegrating tablet
Medical · Pharmacy Abbreviations
Tablet that dissolves on the tongue within seconds without water, useful for patients who have trouble swallowing or are nauseated. Ondansetron, mirtazapine, olanzapine and lamotrigine are available as ODTs.
Example: Ondansetron ODT 4 mg on tongue q8h PRN nausea; no water needed.
ODTs are fragile and should be removed from the blister with dry hands just before use rather than pushed through the foil. Some contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine, and carry a warning for people with phenylketonuria. Brand names sometimes use other labels, such as "SolTab" or "Melt".
2. OpenDocument Text
Technology & Computing · File Format Abbreviations
Word-processing file in the OpenDocument Format, the default for LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice Writer. Microsoft Word and Google Docs can open and save it.
Example: The volunteer sent the newsletter draft as an ODT because she uses LibreOffice.
ODT is the open counterpart of DOCX. Converting between them usually preserves text and simple formatting, but complex layouts, tracked changes and fonts may shift. Templates use the .ott extension. The format suits long-term storage because its specification is public and not controlled by a single vendor.
Related abbreviations
More pharmacy abbreviations
- NDC – National Drug Code
- NF – Non-formulary
- NS – Normal saline
- NSS – Normal saline solution
- oint – Ointment
- OROS – Osmotic-controlled release oral delivery system
- OTC – Over-the-counter
- P&T – Pharmacy and therapeutics committee
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More file format abbreviations
- OBJ – Wavefront object file
- ODF – OpenDocument Format
- ODP – OpenDocument Presentation
- ODS – OpenDocument Spreadsheet
- OGG – Ogg (container format)
- OTF – OpenType Font
- PDF – Portable Document Format
- PDF/A – Portable Document Format for Archiving
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.