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Glossary

Selected words and phrases

abdominal – in the area of your belly

spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.

epoetin-alpha (EPO) – a treatment for anaemia, given by injection. Used to reduce side effect of hepatitis C treatment.

QD (or qd) – a short hand term for medication dosing that means ‘once-daily’.

See also q24H.

opiate – a drug that comesĀ from the opium poppy. Opiates include heroin, codeine and morphine.