| amphotericin |
a medication used to treat fungal infections, esp. those that are systemic. |
| analeptic |
of medication, restoring strength to the body after a disease or after the effects of sedatives. [1/2 definitions] |
| analgesic |
of or pertaining to a medication that relieves pain. [1/2 definitions] |
| anodyne |
a medication that reduces pain. [1/4 definitions] |
| antipyretic |
a medication that diminishes or prevents fever. [1/2 definitions] |
| caplet |
a form of medication that is solid like a tablet and has a coating like a capsule. |
| come off |
to stop taking (a drug or medication). [1/6 definitions] |
| compress |
a soft pad of gauze or cloth, used to supply moisture, heat, or medication to relieve pain or treat infection. [1/4 definitions] |
| dispensable |
capable of being dispensed, as a medication. [1/2 definitions] |
| dress |
to treat (a wound) by applying medication, bandages, or other medical preparations. [1/11 definitions] |
| eyedropper |
a small glass tube used to apply drops, esp. of medication, to the eyes. |
| gargle |
to tip the head back and exhale through a liquid held at the back of the throat, as with a medication or mouthwash. [1/7 definitions] |
| julep |
a sweet, syrupy drink, to which medication may be added. [1/2 definitions] |
| liniment |
a liquid medication rubbed on the skin to relieve aches or bruises. |
| lotion |
a liquid medication prescribed for external use on the skin. [1/2 definitions] |
| nose drops |
liquid medication inserted in or through the nose, as with a dropper, to relieve congestion. |
| overmedication |
combined form of medication. |
| over-the-counter |
of drugs or medication, legally available for purchase without a prescription. [1/2 definitions] |
| paregoric |
a soothing medication. [1/3 definitions] |
| self-medication |
combined form of medication. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. [2 definitions] |