Pharmaceutical Drugs

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'quetiapine' is a noun referring to a medication used to treat certain mental/mood conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

  • The patient was prescribed quetiapine to help manage their bipolar disorder.
  • My friend takes quetiapine to help with their anxiety.
  • I heard quetiapine is sometimes called 'Q-ball' on the street.
  • Using quetiapine is like putting a blanket over your racing thoughts.

noun a type of medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever

  • Acetaminol is a common over-the-counter pain reliever.
  • I always keep acetaminol in my medicine cabinet for headaches.
  • I need to pop some acetaminol for this killer migraine.
  • Sometimes a little acetaminol can help numb the pain of a broken heart.

noun a synthetic compound used in many over-the-counter medications for its analgesic and antipyretic properties

  • Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
  • I always keep acetaminophen in my medicine cabinet for headaches and body aches.
  • I popped some acetaminophen to get rid of this nasty headache.
  • Sometimes, acetaminophen can be like a magic pill that makes all the pain go away.

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.

noun a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress and danger

  • Adrenin, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the body's fight or flight response.
  • I need a shot of adrenin to get through this tough workout.
  • I felt a rush of adrenin when I saw my favorite band perform live.
  • Her excitement was like a surge of adrenin, propelling her to take risks and try new things.