Specific Medicines

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

I take ibuprofen when my head hurts.

a soft, silver-white metal element, characterized by its light weight and high reactivity, commonly used in rechargeable batteries

The chemist studied the properties of lithium in various chemical reactions.

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

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

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

Penicillin is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.

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

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

Some men use Viagra to enhance their sexual performance.

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

She took a spoonful of milk of magnesia to relieve her upset stomach.

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

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

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

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

The doctor prescribed streptomycin to cure my ear infection.

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

Emily takes tamoxifen every day to help her fight breast cancer.

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

When I had a cold, I relied on Tylenol to ease my discomfort.

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

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

a medicine that helps lower cholesterol and prevents heart problems

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

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

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

Jenny takes omeprazole to ease her acid reflux symptoms.

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

He took an antihistamine to relieve his allergy symptoms.

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

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

Emily takes gabapentin to help with her nerve pain.

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

Emily uses albuterol when she has trouble breathing due to asthma.

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

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

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

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

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

Sarah takes alprazolam when she feels very anxious.

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

Lisa takes zidovudine to manage her HIV infection.

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

She took two aspirin tablets to relieve her headache.

of or relating to or producing fruit of the plants of the genus Citrus

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

Mary appreciated the privacy and control that the abortion pill provided.

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

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