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Medication

UK /["/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/

Definition

a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness; treatment involving drugs

In simple words: A drug used to treat medical conditions.

Examples

  • Are you currently taking any medication?
  • The condition may require prolonged medication.
  • The doctor prescribed medication for his condition.
  • She is on medication for depression.
  • Many flu medications are available without a prescription.
  • My grandmother has been on medication for years.
  • He talked with his doctor about changing his medication.
  • She stopped the medication because of side effects.

Usage notes

Used in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate in medical contexts and discussions about health but should be avoided in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

take + medication

Memory hint

Think of 'medication' as a 'medic' helping you feel better.

Collocations

  • prescribed
  • prescription
  • non-prescription
  • be on
  • receive
  • take
  • medication for

Synonyms

  • drug
  • treatment
  • prescription
  • remedy
  • therapy

Antonyms

  • placebo
  • nonmedication
  • inactivity

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'medicine' and 'medication', thinking they are interchangeable.
  • Using 'medication' as a countable noun when it is uncountable.
  • Not specifying the type of medication (e.g., prescription vs. over-the-counter).