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Medical Science - Specific Medicines

Here you will learn some English words related to specific medicines, such as "aspirin", "codeine", and "antibiotic".

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ibuprofen
[noun]

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps with pain, swelling, and fever

Ex: My mom always ibuprofen in the medicine cabinet for emergencies .
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lithium
[noun]

a form of medicine mainly used to control mood in individuals with bipolar disorder

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any of variation of antibiotics obtained from Penicillium moulds and used to treat or prevent a wide range of bacterial infections

Ex: The patient responded well to penicillin treatment .
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Viagra
[noun]

a medicine that helps men with difficulties in getting or maintaining an erection

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a milky white liquid medication containing magnesium hydroxide that helps with constipation and stomach discomfort

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Rohypnol
[noun]

a powerful sedative primarily used to treat severe insomnia or induce anesthesia, commonly misused for its ability to cause memory loss and sedation

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a medicine that fights bacteria, commonly used to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections

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tamoxifen
[noun]

a medicine that helps treat breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen on cancer cells

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Tylenol
[noun]

a brand of acetaminophen, a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer

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warfarin
[noun]

a medicine that helps prevent blood clots from forming in the body

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a medicine that helps lower cholesterol and prevents heart problems

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a medicine that helps with stomach problems by lowering the amount of acid it produces

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a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

Ex: He was advised to take antihistamine before traveling to avoid allergic reactions .
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a medication commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain and seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain

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albuterol
[noun]

a medicine that helps people breathe better by relaxing the muscles in their airways

Ex: Albuterol provides relief by relaxing the muscles around the airways during an asthma attack .
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metformin
[noun]

an oral medication that helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

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a medicine used to help people with anxiety and panic attacks feel calmer

Ex: The nurse provided instructions on when and how to alprazolam.
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a medicine that helps slow down the HIV virus in people with AIDS

Ex: Zidovudine is crucial in managing the HIV virus and preventing complications .
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aspirin
[noun]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

Ex: Aspirin is often used to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold .
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a combination of medications, usually mifepristone followed by misoprostol, used to terminate an early pregnancy

Ex: Sarah chose abortion pill as her preferred method for terminating the pregnancy .
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a medicine taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy by stopping the release of eggs and making it harder for sperm to reach the egg

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