The treatment of illnesses by giving people drugs.
A drug used to treat a particular illness.
Drug or other substance used to treat an illness.
A substance administered by mouth, applied to the body, or introduced into the body for the purpose of treatment. Medicated dressings are applied to wounds to prevent infection and allow normal healing.
A term used in health care to cover both prescription drugs and nonprescription drugs (over-the-counter drugs). Often shortened to “med” or “meds.”