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• Essential medicines
  == Essential Medicines == ...ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/) are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population. They are selected with due regard to public health relevanc
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• Jale
  ...dʒɑːleɪ/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of [[Traditional Medicine|traditional medicine]] and [[Herbal Medicine|herbal Jale refers to a type of [[Herb|herbal]] concoction or remedy used in traditional medicine. It is of
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• Medicines reconciliation
  == Medicines Reconciliation == ...ure accurate and complete transfer of medication information at interfaces of care.
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• Essential drugs
  ...ɛnʃəl drʌgz/) are those that satisfy the health care needs of the majority of the population; they should therefore be available at all times in adequate ...fined essential drugs as those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population. They are selected with due regard to public health relevanc
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• Alternative medicines
  == Alternative Medicines == ...native medicines''' (pronunciation: /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/) are a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical professi
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• Officinal
  ..."officina", which was the name given to a storehouse in a monastery where medicines were kept. ...be used to refer to any plant or herb that was used in the preparation of medicines.
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• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
  ...sed in [[Japan]]. It is the largest pharmaceutical company in Asia and one of the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world by revenue. ...saka. Over the years, the company expanded its business to include Western medicines and pharmaceuticals.
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• Prescription medication
  ...without a prescription. Different jurisdictions have different definitions of what constitutes a prescription drug. ...write before." This refers to the practice of physicians writing a list of medicines and instructions for patients before they can obtain the medicine. "Medicat
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• Cordial (medicine)
  ...m the Latin word "cor", meaning heart, and was originally used to describe medicines that were believed to stimulate the heart and improve circulation. ...eaning heart. It was originally used in the Middle Ages to describe a type of medicinal tonic that was believed to invigorate the heart and improve circu
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• Materia medica
  ...about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing (i.e., medicines). The term derives from the Latin words "materia", meaning "material" or "s The concept of Materia Medica was first systematized by [[Dioscorides]], a Greek physician
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• Clofazimine
  ...osy]]. It is part of the [[World Health Organization]]'s List of Essential Medicines, indicating its critical importance in the health system. ...aused by [[Mycobacterium leprae]]. It is also used off-label for a variety of other conditions, including [[Mycobacterium avium complex]] (MAC) disease a
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• Mocha
  ...t, the term can be related to the effects of caffeine, a primary component of coffee, on human health. ...ha" originated from the city of Mocha, Yemen, which was one of the centers of early coffee trade.
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• India Cholagogue
  ...l remedy used in Ayurvedic medicine, primarily in India, for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. ...a term used in medicine to refer to substances that promote the discharge of bile from the system, either into the duodenum, or externally. It is derive
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• List of poisonous plants
  == List of Poisonous Plants == ...on of plants that are toxic or harmful to humans and animals. The toxicity of these plants can range from mild irritation to severe health complications,
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• Drugstore
  ...ugstore''' (pronunciation: /ˈdrʌɡstɔːr/) is a retail shop where [[Medicine|medicines]] and other health-related products are sold. The term is primarily used in * [[Over-the-counter drug]]: These are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare profes
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• Flower
  ...ced: /ˈflaʊ.ər/) is a term used in various medical contexts. The etymology of the word "flower" comes from the Old French ''flor'', from Latin ''flos''. In medicine, certain types of '''flowers''' are used for their therapeutic properties. For example, the [
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• Pharmacopeia
  ...r the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society. ...or their identity and purity, and formulas for the preparation of compound medicines. It serves as a standard reference for pharmacists, physicians, and other h
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• Zileuton
  ...Zileuton is usually used for people who are not controlled by other asthma medicines or whose asthma is severe. Common side effects of Zileuton include upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, and headache. Serious sid
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• Naftalan oil
  ...etroleum]] that is used for medicinal purposes. It is named after the city of [[Naftalan]], located in [[Azerbaijan]], where it is primarily sourced. ...ffix "-an" is used to denote a place, thus "Naftalan" translates to "place of petroleum".
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• Apothecaries
  ...healthcare professionals who practice in [[Pharmacy|pharmacy]], the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. ...of herbal and chemical ingredients was a precursor to the modern sciences of [[Chemistry|chemistry]] and [[Pharmacology|pharmacology]].
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