What Does FLU Mean in Medical Terms?
FLU stands for fluconazole (chart shorthand). Azole antifungal chart shorthand.
fluconazole (chart shorthand)
Azole antifungal chart shorthand.
Where you will see FLU
You will most often see FLU in medication orders and prescriptions, microbiology results and infection-control notes.
Example
A medication order might be written with “FLU” as shorthand for fluconazole (chart shorthand).
Related abbreviations
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- 6-MP — mercaptopurine
- 6-TG — thioguanine
- 7+3 — seven plus three induction
- a.c. — ante cibum (before meals)
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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.