Medicine vocabulary Flashcards
1
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The medicine that we can purchase without a medical prescription
A
Over-the-counter (OTC)
2
Q
The medicines that require written permission from a doctor
A
Prescription drugs
3
Q
A drug used to reduse pain (UK: paracetamol)
A
Acetaminophen /əˌsiː.təˈmɪn.ə.fen/
4
Q
A drug used to reduce pain and swelling
A
Ibuprofen
5
Q
A type of drug that is used to treat medical conditions caused by an extreme reaction to particular substances
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Antihistamine /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.mɪn/
6
Q
A common drug that reduces pain, fever, and swelling
A
Aspirin
7
Q
A type of cough medicine used to make phlegm (= thick liquid) less thick in the lungs
A
Expectorant
8
Q
A medicine that helps you to breathe more easily, especially when you have a cold
A
Decongestant /ˌdiː.kənˈdʒes.tənt/
