Forms of Medicine

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges.

to let or make something fall to the ground

Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.

a method of delivering medication or substances by placing them under the tongue

a medication that can be bitten and chewed before swallowing

the clear, yellowish fluid component of blood that remains after clotting, containing water, electrolytes, antibodies, and various proteins

The doctor ordered a blood test to analyze the patient's serum levels.

a type of medication that dissolves quickly in the mouth without the need for water or chewing

a type of medication or supplement that dissolves in water, producing a fizzy or bubbly solution, often used for oral consumption

an extended-release capsule or tablet that gradually releases medication over an extended period of time, reducing the need for frequent dosing

(of drugs and medicines) available for purchase without a physician's prescription

He chose an over-the-counter remedy to ease his indigestion.

a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone

The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.

a medication tablet that has a line or groove on its surface, allowing it to be easily divided or broken into smaller doses if necessary, typically to accommodate different dosage strengths or individual dosage needs

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

In the clinical trial, half of the participants received the experimental drug while the other half received a placebo.

anything that is soothing or acts as a remedy for a wound, burn, etc.

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

She took a tablet for her headache.