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Treatment
The use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Common infections that happen when bacteria enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract.
Wound
A damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh.
Administration (medicine)
Procedure related to management of drug administration.
Analgesia
A type of drug that stops you from feeling pain.
Antibiotic
A medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth.
Antipsychotic drugs
Used to treat psychotic and disturbing behavioural symptoms.
Antivirals
Medications that help your body fight off certain viruses that can cause disease.
Controlled drugs
Any substance, product or preparation specified in the schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
Dispense
To prepare and give out medicine.
Dose
The amount of medicine that you should take at one time.
Alternative termsDosageMedical alert bracelet
A bracelet worn by a person containing important medical information.