premedication
Pre-Procedure Medication
Plain-language definition
Medication given before a procedure to prepare the patient - such as dilating drops before an eye exam or anxiety medication before surgery.
Where this term comes up
“Premedication with acetaminophen and an antihistamine is common”
Treatment · IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
“Premedication with corticosteroids, acetaminophen, and an antihistamine reduces infusion reactions”
Medication · Rituximab (Rituxan)
“A premedication protocol (steroids and antihistamines taken before the scan) can be used to reduce the risk of a reaction”
Test · CT Scan (Head/Orbits)
- Category
- Treatment or procedure
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
Related glossary terms
- antihistamine
Allergy-Blocking Drug
- complement
Immune Defense Cascade
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- MOGAD
MOG Antibody Disease
- neuro-ophthalmic
Nerve-Eye Related
- NMO
Neuromyelitis Optica
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.