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- pill (plural pills) 1  A small, usually cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. 1864, Benjamin Ellis, The Medical Formulary [1] Take two pills every hour in the apyrexia of intermittent fever, until eight are taken.
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- What Is It? The birth control pill (also called the Pill) is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs. In this case, the hormones in the Pill control the ovaries and the uterus.
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drug (drug) 1. a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. 2. any chemical compound used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease or other abnormal condition. 3. a substance used recreationally for its effects on the central nervous system, such as a narcotic. 4. to administer a drug to.
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- an inactive substance that is converted to a drug within the body by the action of enzymes or other chemicals. Origin of prodrug. pro-1 + drug1.
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Overview The morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control (contraception). The purpose of emergency contraception is to prevent pregnancy after a woman has had unprotected sex or after her birth control method has failed.he morning-after pill is intended for back-up contraception only, not as a primary method of birth control. Morning-after pills contain either levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step) or ulipristal acetate (ella).
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Medical prescription A prescription (symbol: ℞, representing the Latin imperative verb, recipe = take, take thou) is a health-care program implemented by a physician or other qualified health care practitioner in the form of instructions that govern the plan of care for an individual patient.
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Definitions &Translations In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.. Drugs may be prescribed for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
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Medication A pharmaceutical drug (also referred to as a medicinal product, medicine, medication, or medicament) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. blockbuster drug is a drug generating more than $1 billion of revenue for the pharmaceutical company that sells it each year. Cimetidine was the first drug ever to reach more than $1 billion a year in sales, thus making it the first blockbuster drug.
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pill 1 n. 1. (Pharmacology) a small spherical or ovoid mass of a medicinal substance, intended to be swallowed whole. 2. (Medicine) the pill (sometimes capital) an oral contraceptive. 3. something unpleasant that must be endured (esp in the phrase bitter pill to swallow). 4. a ball or disc.
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- An imprint is the text that is printed on a pill or capsule to help identify it. If your medication has text on it, start typing the letters or numbers above and we will provide suggested matches.
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drug 1. a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. 2. any chemical compound used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease or other abnormal condition. 3. a substance used recreationally for its effects on the central nervous system, such as a narcotic. 4. to administer a drug to.
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Overview Plan B One-Step. The morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control (contraception). The purpose of emergency contraception is to prevent pregnancy after a woman has had unprotected sex or after her birth control method has failed. The morning-after pill is intended for back-up contraception only, not as a primary method of birth control. Morning-after pills contain either levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step) or ulipristal acetate (ella). Plan B One-Step is available over-the-counter without a prescription; ulipristal is available only with a prescription from your doctor or health care provider.
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Birth Control Pills: General Information Birth control pills. Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are small tablets that you swallow each day. Most pills contain two types of synthetic (man-made) female hormones: estrogen and progestin.
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Medical prescription A prescription (℞) is a health-care program implemented by a physician or other qualified practitioner in the form of instructions that govern the plan of care for an individual patient.rescription may also be used as a short form for prescription drugs to distinguish from over-the-counter drugs. In reference to the entire system of controlling drug distribution (as opposed to illicit drugs), prescription is often used as a metaphor for healthy directions from a prescribing medical practitioner.
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- The pill may also be taken for non-contraceptive medical purposes to address issues such as:3,4. The pill is a type of hormonal contraception that is taken by around 12 million women per year in the US to prevent pregnancy and for other medical reasons. Regulation of menstrual periods.
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Combined oral contraceptive pill Combined oral contraceptive pill. The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as the pill, is a birth control method that includes a combination of an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (progestin). When taken by mouth every day, these pills reversibly inhibit female fertility.
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- In Instagram I can only see the first 120 likes on my friends` photos. In Instagram I can only see the first 120 likes on my friends photos. That is when I click on likes...it will only show 120 although there may be 150 actual likes.
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pillbox pillbox. 1  a box, usually shallow and often round, for holding pills. 2  a small, low structure of reinforced concrete, enclosing machine guns, and employed as a minor fortress in warfare. 3  a small, round, brimless hat with straight sides and a flat top, worn especially by women.
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Combined oral contraceptive pill The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as the pill, is a birth control method that includes a combination of an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (progestin). When taken by mouth every day, these pills inhibit female fertility.
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opium opium - an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy. 1  controlled substance - a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law. 2  narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction.
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Available Prescription Birth Control The Pill. Photo Courtesy of R. Pelton. The pill is the common name for oral contraception. It's one of the safest, most effective, and popular methods of birth control. The pill is made up of synthetic forms of hormones that naturally occur in a female's body - progestin and estrogen. One of the ways the pill works is by stopping the action of the hormones that trigger ovulation.
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Is Your Birth Control Pill Driving You Bananas? Birth control pills (or oral contraceptive pills, or OCPs) are combinations of sex hormones related to estrogen and progesterone. Normally these sex hormones cycle throughout the month. In addition to controlling reproduction they also have effects on the brain, which is why they can cause anxiety and depression.
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The Pill: myths and misconceptions Many women, for example, rely on their regular menstrual period for reassurance of not being pregnant. Consequently, it was decided to have the pill consist of 21 days of active pills (pills containing the hormones), followed by a pill-free interval of seven days (either no pills or sugar pills).
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- 1 The Pill. The pill is the common name for oral contraception. It's one of the safest, most effective, and popular methods of birth control. The pill is made up of synthetic forms of hormones that naturally occur in a female's body - progestin and estrogen.
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Prescription drug Prescription drug. A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter drugs can be obtained without a prescription.
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Combined oral contraceptive pill For occasional use, see Emergency contraception. The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as the pill, is a birth control method that includes a combination of an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (progestin). When taken by mouth every day, these pills inhibit female fertility (with reversibility).