medication

• Stoff, der zur Behandlung, Vorbeugung oder Kontrolle einer Krankheit, Verletzung oder eines medizinischen Zustands verwendet wird, z. B. ein Arzneimittel oder Medikament.

A substance, such as a drug or medicine, used for the treatment, prevention, or management of a disease, injury, or medical condition.

1. Medicine or drugB1formalmedical

   A substance used for medical treatment, especially to cure or manage a disease or condition.

   Medikament

   • The doctor prescribed a new medication for her high blood pressure.
   • Always take your medication exactly as directed by your physician.
   • Some medications can cause side effects like drowsiness.

   Synonymedrugmedicamentmedicinepharmaceuticalprescriptionremedytreatment

2. Treatment processB2formalmedical

   The act or process of treating a patient with medicine.

   Behandlung

   • The patient is currently under medication for the infection.
   • Proper medication is essential for managing chronic illnesses.
   • The nurse monitored the patient's response to the medication.

   Synonymetherapytreatment