Types of Medication

2. The type of medication sold only with permission from a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
4. The term for needing a higher dose of a medication to achieve the same effect over time.
6. A mild analgesic that is an example of an OTC medication, often combined dangerously in cold/flu drugs. (The generic name)
8. EFFECTS An unintended change that develops in response to a medication.
10. A side effect of dependence where the body feels physically sick when the substance is stopped.
12. Medications whose primary job is to suppress coughing.
14. Drugs used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria to prevent or cure an infection.
15. Drugs that regulate mood and affect brain chemistry.

1. Medications used to relieve nasal and chest congestion
3. Substances that relieve heartburn and indigestion.
5. Medications that reduce allergy symptoms like itching and sneezing.
7. THE COUNTER The type of medication that can be bought without permission from a healthcare professional.
9. A high-risk situation where two medications used together cause a harmful effect.
11. ALLERGY – A reaction where the body treats a substance as harmful, causing symptoms like a rash or swelling.
13. A state where the body relies on a substance to function normally, often following tolerance and withdrawal.
14. A drug that eliminates or reduces pain, often used in surgery or dental work.