| Abbreviation |
Meaning |
| ACE |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| AMPK |
Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase |
| ATP |
Adenosine triphosphate |
| COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COX |
Cyclooxygenase |
| CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVD |
Cardiovascular disease |
| DNA |
Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DPP |
Dipeptidyl peptidase |
| GABA |
Gamma-aminobutyric acid |
| GORD |
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
| HMG CoA |
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A |
| MRSA |
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| OTC |
Over-the-counter |
| PDE |
Phosphodiesterase |
| SLGT2 |
Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 |
| SNRI |
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| SSRI |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| VTE |
Venous thromboembolism |
