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Substance used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease
Medication (also called medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal product, medicinal drug, or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure
Medication
Medication applied to body surfaces
A topical medication is a medication applied to a particular place on or in the body. Most often, topical medications are applied to the skin or mucous
Topical_medication
Pharmaceutical preparation
Magnesium salts are available as a medication in a number of formulations. They are used to treat magnesium deficiency, low blood magnesium, eclampsia
Magnesium_(medication)
Topics referred to by the same term
A medication is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Medication may also refer to: Drug, any chemical substance that alters the normal
Medication_(disambiguation)
Medication for musculoskeletal pain
others, is a medication used for short-term musculoskeletal pain. It may be used together with rest, physical therapy, and pain medication. It has limited
Methocarbamol
Document included in a package of medicine
included in the package of a medication that provides information about that drug and its use. For prescription medications, the insert is technical, providing
Medication_package_insert
Mood-stabilizing psychiatric medication
lithium compounds, also known as lithium salts, are used as psychiatric medication, primarily for bipolar disorder and for major depressive disorder. Lithium
Lithium_(medication)
Medication administered into a vein
(abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical process that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein. The intravenous route of
Intravenous_therapy
Unsupervised use of drugs and other substances
Self-medication, sometimes called do-it-yourself (DIY) medicine, is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance or any exogenous influence
Self-medication
Hormone used as a medicine
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a medication and hormone. As a medication, it is used to treat several conditions, including anaphylaxis, cardiac
Epinephrine_(medication)
Medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone
Testosterone is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is used to treat male hypogonadism, gender dysphoria, and certain types of breast
Testosterone_(medication)
Medication legally requiring a medical prescription before it can be dispensed
A prescription drug (also prescription medication, prescription medicine or prescription-only medication) is a pharmaceutical drug that is permitted to
Prescription_drug
False medication
A counterfeit medication or a counterfeit drug is a medication or pharmaceutical item which is produced and sold with the intent to deceptively represent
Counterfeit_medication
Medication used to treat mental disorders
psychotropic medication is a psychoactive drug taken to exert an effect on the chemical makeup of the brain and nervous system. Thus, these medications are used
Psychiatric_medication
Class of pharmacological agents
Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce excess body fat and cause weight loss. These medications alter one
Anti-obesity_medication
Route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth
digestive system. This is a common route of administration for many medications. Oral administration can be easier and less painful than other routes
Oral_administration
Class of medications
as neuroleptics and major tranquilizers, are a class of psychotropic medication primarily used to manage psychosis (including delusions, hallucinations
Antipsychotic
Medication
pregnancy is safe for the fetus. It should not be used together with medications within the PDE5 inhibitor family such as sildenafil due to the risk of
Nitroglycerin_(medication)
Class of medications used to alleviate anxiety
medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications
Anxiolytic
Drugs that lower blood glucose levels to treat diabetes
pramlintide and others) are administered by injection. Other anti-diabetes medications (including semaglutide as Rybelsus) are administered orally and are thus
Diabetes_medication
Antidepressant medication
versions are available. In 2023, it was the 99th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 6 million prescriptions. Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
Class of medication used to treat depression and other conditions
Antidepressants, also known in the past as psychic energizers, are a class of medications used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain
Antidepressant
Central nervous system stimulant prodrug
Vyvanse (/ˈvaɪ.væns/ , VY-vans) and Elvanse among others, is a stimulant medication that is used as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lisdexamfetamine
Chemical substance that alters brain function
psychoactive substances, with treatments ranging from psychotherapy and medication to emerging psychedelic therapies; global prevalence is highest for alcohol
Psychoactive_drug
Medication producing effects similar to progesterone
also referred to as a progestagen, gestagen, or gestogen, is a type of medication which produces effects similar to those of the biological female sex hormone
Progestogen_(medication)
Medical care by pharmacists
Medication therapy management, generally called medicine use review in the United Kingdom, is a service provided typically by pharmacists, medical affairs
Medication_therapy_management
Long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs
exposure to air pollution and allergens. Other potential triggers include medications such as aspirin and beta blockers. Diagnosis is usually based on the
Asthma
Medical condition
Medication phobia, also known as pharmacophobia, is a fear of the use of pharmacological treatments and a negative view of drugs in general. In severe
Medication_phobia
2019 studio album by Jon Pardi
Heartache Medication is the third studio album by American neotraditional country artist Jon Pardi. The album was released on September 27, 2019, via Capitol
Heartache_Medication
Medication available without a prescription
strengths of final products. The term over-the-counter (OTC) refers to a medication that can be purchased without a medical prescription. In contrast, prescription
Over-the-counter_drug
Movement disorder involving a feeling of inner restlessness
feeling in their bodies. It may result in poor adherence to psychotropic medications due to the severity of the condition. Aggression, threatening behaviour
Akathisia
Agents used in the treatment of malaria
Antimalarial medications or simply antimalarials are a type of antiparasitic chemical agent, often naturally derived, that can be used to treat or to
Antimalarial_medication
Medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease
Memantine, sold under the brand name Namenda among others, is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. It is
Memantine
Group of diseases involving cell growth
increase the risk of secondary cancers. Azathioprine, an immunosuppressive medication, is a carcinogen that can cause primary tumors to develop. Diet, physical
Cancer
Neurodevelopmental disorder involving tics
is no cure for Tourette's and no single most effective medication. In most cases, medication for tics is not necessary, and behavioral therapies are
Tourette_syndrome
Dizziness with sensation of moving or surrounding objects moving
S2CID 32209105. Huppert, D; Strupp, M; Mückter, H; Brandt, T (March 2011). "Which medication do I need to manage dizzy patients?". Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 131 (3):
Vertigo
Disguised administration of medicines
Covert medication practices are the administration of medicines in a disguised form, usually in food or drink, to a patient without their knowledge or
Covert_medication
Mental disorder
abnormalities in brain structure and neurotransmitter function, certain medications or drugs, potential autoimmune processes in some children, and possibly
Obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Medical condition
A medication overuse headache (MOH), also known as a rebound headache, usually occurs when painkillers are taken frequently to relieve headaches. These
Medication_overuse_headache
Skin condition characterized by pimples
are available, including lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures. The most effective medication is isotretinoin. Eating fewer simple carbohydrates
Acne
Ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient
Medication discontinuation is the ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient by either the clinician or the patient themself. When initiated by the
Medication_discontinuation
Medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone
Progesterone (P4), sold under the brand name Prometrium among others, is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is a progestogen and is used
Progesterone_(medication)
Use of insulin protein and analogs as medical treatment
As a medication, insulin is any pharmaceutical preparation of the protein hormone insulin that is used to treat high blood glucose. Such conditions include
Insulin_(medication)
Typical antipsychotic medication
under the brand name Haldol among others, is a typical antipsychotic medication. Haloperidol is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, tics in Tourette
Haloperidol
American rock band
Medication was an American rock band that included Logan Mader, Whitfield Crane, B. Blunt, Kyle Sanders and Roy Mayorga. They released a self-titled EP
Medication_(band)
Steroidal hormone medication
Estradiol (E2) is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is an estrogen and is used mainly in menopausal hormone therapy and to treat
Estradiol_(medication)
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
less likely to get anti-AD medications compared to their White counterparts. Furthermore, when they are prescribed medication, they are less likely to adhere
Alzheimer's_disease
Pharmaceutical drug
Factor VIII, an essential blood coagulation protein, is used as a medication to treat and prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia A and other causes
Factor_VIII_(medication)
Descriptor of patient compliance with medical advice
person correctly follows medical advice. Most commonly, it refers to medication or drug compliance, but it can also apply to other situations such as
Patient_adherence
Substance that arouses sexual desires
bupropion increases libido only when it is already impaired by related medications, it is not generally classed as an aphrodisiac. Ancient civilizations
Aphrodisiac
Pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis
An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such
Antifungal
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up self-medication in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Self-medication is a human behavior in which an individual uses unprescribed drugs to treat
Self-medication (disambiguation)
Self-medication_(disambiguation)
Brand of skin cream
Esoterica is an over-the-counter topical ointment applied to the skin for the purpose of lightening freckles, age spots, chloasma, melasma, and other skin
Esoterica_(medication)
Index of articles associated with the same name
Androgen (medication) may refer to: Testosterone (medication) Androgen replacement therapy Anabolic steroid Androgen This set index article includes a
Androgen_(medication)
Immune system response to a substance that most people tolerate well
Common allergens include pollen, certain foods, metals, insect stings, medications, and materials, such as latex. The development of allergies is due to
Allergy
Antidepressant medication
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. It is a phenylpiperazine compound of
Trazodone
Medication made from the peptide oxytocin
under the brand name Pitocin among others, is a medication made from the peptide oxytocin. As a medication, it is used to cause contraction of the uterus
Oxytocin_(medication)
Magnesium sulfate as a medication is used to treat and prevent low blood magnesium and seizures in women with eclampsia. It is also used in the treatment
Magnesium sulfate (medication)
Magnesium_sulfate_(medication)
Amylase, lipase, protease and lactase mixture
believed to be safe during pregnancy. Pancreatic enzymes have been used as medications since at least the 1800s. They are on the World Health Organization's
Pancreatic enzymes (medication)
Pancreatic_enzymes_(medication)
Term used in medicine to mean "as needed"
abbreviated PRN or P.R.N. and refers to the administration of prescribed medication as the situation calls for it. Generally abbreviated to "P.R.N." or "PRN"
Pro_re_nata
Therapeutic use of norepinephrine
name Levophed among others, is a medication used to treat people with very low blood pressure. It is the typical medication used in sepsis if low blood pressure
Norepinephrine_(medication)
Stomach acid suppressing medication
under the brand name Protonix, among others, is a proton pump inhibitor medication used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, short-term treatment of erosive
Pantoprazole
Term for a groundbreaking pharmaceutical drug
A first-in-class medication is a prototype drug that uses a "new and unique mechanism of action" to treat a particular medical condition. While the Food
First-in-class_medication
Documentation of administered drugs
A Medication Administration Record (MAR, or eMAR for electronic versions), commonly referred to as a drug chart, is the report that serves as a legal record
Medication Administration Record
Medication_Administration_Record
Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a barcode system designed by Glenna Sue Kinnick to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings and to
Bar code medication administration
Bar_code_medication_administration
Blood pressure medication
others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) family of medication, and is considered
Losartan
Supplement and medication used to treat sleep disorders
supplement and medication. As a hormone, melatonin is released by the pineal gland and is involved in sleep–wake cycles. As a supplement and medication, it is
Melatonin as a medication and supplement
Melatonin_as_a_medication_and_supplement
Pharmaceutical drug
is a hormonally active medication for the treatment of fertility disturbances. Frequently the plural is used as the medication is a mixture of gonadotropins
Menotropin
Skin disease
pneumonia and multiple organ failure. The most common cause is certain medications such as lamotrigine, carbamazepine, allopurinol, sulfonamide antibiotics
Stevens–Johnson_syndrome
Comprehensive medication management (CMM) is the process of delivering clinical services aimed at ensuring a patient's medications (including prescribed
Comprehensive medication management
Comprehensive_medication_management
Phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940
sclerosis who have not responded adequately to other anti-spasticity medication." Epidiolex (Epidyolex in Europe) is an orally administered cannabidiol
Cannabidiol
Preventable adverse effect of medical care
definition wording. A prescription or medication error, as defined by the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, is
Medical_error
Medication used to treat ingested poisonings
Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a medication used to treat poisonings that occurred by mouth. To be effective it must be used within
Activated charcoal (medication)
Activated_charcoal_(medication)
Symptoms caused by an excess of serotonin in the central nervous system
group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially
Serotonin_syndrome
Disorder resulting in recurrent moderate–severe headaches
over time. In some cases, frequent use of pain medications can make migraines worse and lead to medication overuse headache. Attacks are more likely to
Migraine
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically
List of psychiatric medications by condition treated
List_of_psychiatric_medications_by_condition_treated
Drug mixture used mainly to treat ADHD and narcolepsy
Adderall is the brand name of a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy
Adderall
Drug that increases alertness
pitolisant is an antihistamine medication that also belongs to the class of CNS stimulants. Pitolisant is also considered a medication of eugeroic class, which
Stimulant
Short-acting bronchodilator used for acute asthma
as albuterol and sold under the brand name Ventolin among others, is a medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. It is a short-acting
Salbutamol
Parasympathetic nervous system inhibitors
symptoms) Extrapyramidal symptoms, a potential side-effect of antipsychotic medications Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., peptic ulcers, diarrhea, pylorospasm
Anticholinergic
Class of medications
(also known as antiepileptic drugs, antiseizure drugs, or anti-seizure medications (ASM)) are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment
Anticonvulsant
Drugs used to achieve relief from pain
acetaminophen, is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It is typically used for mild to moderate pain. In combination with opioid pain medication, paracetamol
Analgesic
Antimicrobial substance active against bacteria
antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They
Antibiotic
Practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD
aged 6–11, the use of medication in combination with behavioral therapy is recommended, with the evidence for stimulant medications being stronger than
Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Management_of_attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Medication
Metoclopramide is a medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also used to treat migraine headaches
Metoclopramide
Type of arthritis of the spine
there is no cure for AS. Treatments may include medication, physical therapy, and surgery. Medication therapy focuses on relieving the pain and other
Ankylosing_spondylitis
Abnormal condition of the mind
include antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy, and social support. Early treatment appears to improve outcomes. Medications appear to have a moderate
Psychosis
Neurological disorder featuring involuntary, repetitive body movements
the tongue or smacking the lips, which occurs following treatment with medication. Additional motor symptoms include chorea or athetosis. In about 20% of
Tardive_dyskinesia
Preparation of a custom medication
custom medications to fit unique prescriptions that cannot be met with mass-produced formulations. This may be done, for example, to provide medication in
Compounding
Condition that serves as a reason not to take a certain medical treatment
with hemochromatosis should not be administered iron preparations. Some medications are so teratogenic that they are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy;
Contraindication
Life-threatening allergic reaction
the patient has used an epinephrine autoinjector or has taken other medications in response, and even if symptoms appear to be improving. Common causes
Anaphylaxis
Chemical compound
(E3), sold under the brand name Ovestin among others, is an estrogen medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone which is used in menopausal hormone
Estriol_(medication)
Chronic neurological sleep disorder
related to living with narcolepsy. Medications used to treat narcolepsy primarily target EDS or cataplexy. These medications include alerting agents (e.g.
Narcolepsy
American drama film
loss and other problems, she prefers to simply medicate and is given medication which must be taken several times a day. Ry's overprotective mother's
The_Last_Sunrise
Feeling of pain from stimuli which do not normally elicit pain
Allodynia is a condition in which pain is caused by a stimulus that does not normally elicit pain. For example, sunburn can cause temporary allodynia,
Allodynia
Medication used to treat a viral infection
Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used for treating viral infections. Most antivirals target specific viruses, while a broad-spectrum antiviral
Antiviral_drug
Medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine
testing of blood and/or urine, ultrasonography, CT or MRI scanning. Medications appropriate to manage the patient's condition will also be given. Patients
Emergency_department
Branch of medicine caring for children
physiology of the infant or child when considering symptoms, prescribing medications, and diagnosing illnesses. Pediatric physiology directly impacts the
Pediatrics
Attempted medical remediation of a health problem
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Therapy
Combination pain relief drug
(also known as hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is the combination of the pain medications hydrocodone (an opioid) and paracetamol (acetaminophen). It is used to
Hydrocodone/paracetamol
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