CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Medication

Definition

(medical) A substance or treatment used to prevent or cure a disease or medical condition; a drug or medicine prescribed by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Often used in the phrase 'take one's medication'. Collocates with: prescribe, administer, take, side effects, dosage.

Example Sentences

1The doctor prescribed a new medication to help manage her symptoms.

2Do you have to take your medication with food or on an empty stomach?

3The nurse will administer the medication through an intravenous drip.

4What are the potential side effects of this medication, and how can I mitigate them?

5Be sure to follow the recommended dosage and do not stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor.

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