💊medication

noun
/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

Example Expressions

take medication

Synonyms

medicine, drug, remedy, prescription

Antonyms

disease, illness

Collocations

take medication, prescribe medication, over-the-counter medication, pain medication

More Example Sentences

I have a history of allergies - is this medication safe for me?

Can I use the generic version of this medication to reduce the cost?

How long do I need to take this medication, and when can I expect to see improvement?

I am currently taking other medication - could there be any adverse interactions with this new one?

A nurse works a night shift at a busy hospital in the city checking on patients and administering medication

A nurse works a night shift at a busy hospital in the city checking on patients and administering medication to ensure they are comfortable

Nurse: Saline will continue all the time. And these medicines are to be purchased. I’ll come 3 to 4 times a day to give you medication. The doctor will come once daily.

A nurse works a night shift at a busy hospital in the city checking on patients and administering medication to ensure they are comfortable while the rest of the world sleeps

A nurse works a night shift at a busy hospital in the city checking on patients and administering medication to ensure they are comfortable while the rest of the world sleeps peacefully

A nurse works a night shift at a busy hospital in the city checking on patients and administering medication to ensure they are comfortable while the rest of the world sleeps peacefully outside.

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