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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medications
Others remain apprehensive about the ongoing therapies and medications that will continue to change their quality of life, coupled with the anxiety of the cancer returning.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
These include thrombolytic medications that dissolve clots, procedures to remove or break up clots or, rarely, surgery.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The medications might include B vitamins, marketed to alleviate nausea and gastrointestinal side effects that are associated with GLP-1 drugs, or levocarnitine, which may help with muscle wasting, says Gina Moore, a pharmacist and pharmacy law expert at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Reuters The FDA has long considered making some prescription drugs available OTC to improve accessibility, reduce health-care costs and help patients stay on their medications.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Whether for people or pet use, plastic syringes, often used for vaccines or liquid medications, should be placed in the trash.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
This includes medications, risk of falling, mobility, vision and balance.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Serious side effects are more likely to occur when taking high doses, particularly in people with certain health conditions like kidney disease or take medications that affect potassium levels.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
These include thrombolytic medications that dissolve clots, procedures to remove or break up clots or, rarely, surgery.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The medications might include B vitamins, marketed to alleviate nausea and gastrointestinal side effects that are associated with GLP-1 drugs, or levocarnitine, which may help with muscle wasting, says Gina Moore, a pharmacist and pharmacy law expert at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Kent Nishimura | Reuters The FDA has long considered making some prescription drugs available OTC to improve accessibility, reduce health-care costs and help patients stay on their medications.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Whether for people or pet use, plastic syringes, often used for vaccines or liquid medications, should be placed in the trash.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
This includes medications, risk of falling, mobility, vision and balance.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Serious side effects are more likely to occur when taking high doses, particularly in people with certain health conditions like kidney disease or take medications that affect potassium levels.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Walid Mohamed, a resident of Kadugli, told the AP that breaking the siege allowed more goods and medicines to enter the city, reopening the corridor with Dilling and driving down food prices after a dire humanitarian situation unfolded there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That organization represents manufacturers and distributors of generic prescription medicines.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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