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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
ibuprofen
[noun]

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

Ex: I take ibuprofen when my head hurts. 
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lithium
lithium
[noun]

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

Ex: Some people may experience side effects when starting lithium treatment. 
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morphine
morphine
[noun]

a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain

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acetaminophen

an analgesic drug that alleviates mild or chronic pain and reduces fever in most cases

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penicillin

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

Ex: Penicillin is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections. 
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valium
valium
[noun]

a tranquilizing drug, often used as a muscle relaxant, that can relieve anxiety and tension

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Viagra
Viagra
[noun]

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

Ex: Some men use Viagra to enhance their sexual performance. 
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milk of magnesia

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

Ex: She took a spoonful of milk of magnesia to relieve her upset stomach. 
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prozac
prozac
[noun]

a synthetic compound used to treat the illness of depression, panic attacks, certain eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Rohypnol
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

Ex: She felt unwell after suspecting someone had slipped Rohypnol into her drink. 
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streptomycin

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

Ex: The doctor prescribed streptomycin to cure my ear infection. 
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tamoxifen
tamoxifen
[noun]

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

Ex: Emily takes tamoxifen every day to help her fight breast cancer. 
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Tylenol
Tylenol
[noun]

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

Ex: When I had a cold, I relied on Tylenol to ease my discomfort. 
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warfarin
warfarin
[noun]

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

Ex: Tim's grandmother uses a pill organizer for her daily warfarin. 
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atorvastatin

a medicine that helps lower cholesterol and prevents heart problems

Ex: Sam's doctor prescribed atorvastatin to control his cholesterol levels. 
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levothyroxine

a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and other thyroid-related conditions

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omeprazole

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

Ex: Jenny takes omeprazole to ease her acid reflux symptoms. 
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antihistamine

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

Ex: He took an antihistamine to relieve his allergy symptoms. 
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antibiotic

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection. 
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gabapentin

a medication commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain and seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain

Ex: Emily takes gabapentin to help with her nerve pain. 
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albuterol
albuterol
[noun]

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

Ex: Emily uses albuterol when she has trouble breathing due to asthma. 
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losartan
losartan
[noun]

a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, and kidney damage in diabetes

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metformin
metformin
[noun]

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

Ex: Metformin is one of the first-line treatments for type 2 diabetes. 
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hydrocodone

a prescription opioid for moderate to severe pain, with potential for dependence

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alprazolam

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

Ex: Sarah takes alprazolam when she feels very anxious. 
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zidovudine

a medicine that helps slow down the HIV virus in people with AIDS

Ex: Lisa takes zidovudine to manage her HIV infection. 
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aspirin
aspirin
[noun]

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

Ex: She took two aspirin tablets to relieve her headache. 
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codeine
codeine
[noun]

a sleep-inducing drug used to treat or reduce mild to moderate pain

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abortion pill

a combination of medications, usually mifepristone followed by misoprostol, used to terminate an early pregnancy

Ex: Mary appreciated the privacy and control that the abortion pill provided. 
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birth control pill

a medicine taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy by stopping the release of eggs and making it harder for sperm to reach the egg

Ex: Lisa takes a birth control pill every day to avoid getting pregnant. 
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