Medication Terminology

noun A substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body

• The pharmaceutical company developed a new drug to treat cancer.
• I heard they found a new drug that can cure allergies.
• Have you tried that new drug for weight loss? It's supposed to work wonders.
• Love can be like a drug, addictive and hard to quit.

noun a product that is not brand-name or trademarked

adjective relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class; not specific

• The pharmaceutical company produces a generic version of the medication.
• I prefer the generic brand over the name brand for this product.
• I always go for the generic stuff, it's cheaper.
• His speech was so generic, it lacked any originality or depth.

noun a substance that is inhaled, especially for medicinal purposes

• The doctor warned about the dangers of inhaling household inhalants.
• I accidentally inhaled some paint fumes while working on my project.
• Don't be stupid and start huffing inhalants, it's really dangerous.
• His words were like a toxic inhalant, poisoning the atmosphere of the meeting.

noun PPI stands for 'Payment Protection Insurance', a type of insurance that helps cover loan repayments in certain situations such as illness or unemployment.

• The patient was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to manage their acid reflux.
• I heard that PPIs can help with heartburn.
• My doctor gave me some PPIs for my stomach issues.
• In the world of medicine, PPIs are like superheroes fighting against stomach acid villains.

noun a chemical compound commonly known as aspirin, used as a medication to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever

• Acetylsalicylic acid, also known as aspirin, is commonly used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication.
• I always keep a bottle of acetylsalicylic acid in my medicine cabinet for headaches.
• I need to pop some aspirin, aka acetylsalicylic acid, for this killer headache.
• Taking acetylsalicylic acid is like hitting the reset button on my body when I'm feeling under the weather.