Veterinary Pharmacology

noun a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug

• The doctor prescribed a new medication to treat the patient's condition.
• I have to remember to take my medication every day.
• I hate taking all these meds, but I know they're necessary.
• Music is my medication for the soul.

noun a slang term for a type of painkiller, specifically Butalbital, a barbiturate medication used to treat tension headaches and migraines

• The doctor prescribed a medication containing bute to alleviate the patient's pain.
• I heard that bute is really effective for back pain.
• I need to pop some bute before hitting the gym.
• The bute of his jokes always made everyone laugh.