Vocabulary of Pharmacy

Word	Transcription	English	Vietnamese	Example
infection	/ɪnˈfek.ʃən/	a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body	nhiễm trùng	He is recovering from a lung infection.
constipation	/ˌkɒn.stɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/	a condition which makes someone unable to empty their bowels as often as they should	táo bón	Chronic constipation can be very uncomfortable.
obesity	/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/	the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health	béo phì	Obesity can lead to serious health issues like heart disease.
deficiency	/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/	a state of not having, or not having enough, of something that is needed	thiếu	Vitamin D deficiency can cause bone problems.
sedative	/ˈsed.ə.tɪv/	a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep	thuốc an thần	The doctor gave the patient a sedative to help him relax.
anti-inflammatory	/ˌæn.ti.ɪnˈflæm.ə.tər.i/	a drug used to reduce pain and swelling	thuốc chống viêm	She was prescribed an anti-inflammatory for her knee pain.
inoculation	/ɪˌnɒk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/	the action of inoculating someone against a disease	tiêm chủng	Inoculation is essential for preventing many infectious diseases.
antibiotic	/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/	a medicine that can destroy harmful bacteria or limit their growth	thuốc kháng sinh	He is taking antibiotics for his throat infection.
antihistamine	/ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.mɪn/	a drug used to treat allergic reactions	thuốc kháng histamine	She took an antihistamine to stop her allergies from flaring up.
stimulant	/ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/	a substance that makes the mind or body more active	chất kích thích	Coffee is a common stimulant that many people rely on in the morning.
antidepressant	/ˌæn.ti.dɪˈpres.ənt/	a drug used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry	thuốc chống trầm cảm	Antidepressants are often used to treat depression and anxiety.
laxative	/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/	a substance that makes it easier for the waste from someone’s bowels to come out	thuốc nhuận tràng	The doctor recommended a mild laxative for her constipation.
supplement	/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/	something added to improve or complete a diet	thực phẩm chức năng	She takes vitamin supplements every morning.
allergy	/ˈæl.ə.dʒi/	a condition that makes a person develop skin or breathing problems due to certain substances	dị ứng	Her allergy to peanuts is very severe.
infectious disease	/ɪnˈfek.ʃəs dɪˈziːz/	disorders caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites	bệnh truyền nhiễm	Influenza is a highly contagious infectious disease.
syringe	/sɪˈrɪndʒ/	a cylinder-shaped device used for injecting or removing liquids from the body	ống tiêm	The nurse used a syringe to administer the vaccine.
inhaler	/ɪnˈheɪ.lər/	a device used to breathe in particular medicines	bình hít	Asthma patients often carry an inhaler.
ointment	/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/	a thick substance, often containing medicine, applied to the skin	thuốc mỡ	She applied an ointment to treat the rash.
capsule	/ˈkæp.sjuːl/	a small container filled with medicine that is swallowed	viên nhộng	The medication is available in both capsule and tablet forms.
intravenous (IV)	/ˌɪn.trəˈviː.nəs/	administered directly into a vein	tiêm tĩnh mạch	The patient received antibiotics through an intravenous drip.
suppository	/səˈpɒz.ɪ.tər.i/	a solid medication inserted into the rectum or vagina	thuốc đặt	A suppository is often used for patients unable to swallow medication.
adhesive patch	/ədˈhiː.sɪv pætʃ/	a medical patch that sticks to the skin to deliver medication	cao dán	She applied an adhesive patch for pain relief.
dropper	/ˈdrɒp.ər/	a small tool used for administering liquid medicine in drops	ống nhỏ giọt	The pediatrician gave me a dropper to administer the baby’s medication.
respiratory	/rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/	related to breathing or the lungs	đường hô hấp	Respiratory diseases often require oxygen therapy.
plague	/pleɪɡ/	a highly infectious disease caused by bacteria	bệnh dịch hạch	The plague devastated medieval populations.
herb	/hɜːb/	a plant used for its medicinal properties	thảo mộc	Herbal medicines are often used in traditional healing practices.
pharmaceutical	/ˌfɑː.məˈsuː.tɪ.kəl/	relating to the preparation of medicinal drugs	thuộc về dược phẩm	Pharmaceutical companies are working on new vaccines.
analgesic	/ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/	a medication that reduces pain	thuốc giảm đau	The doctor prescribed an analgesic for my headache.
antacid	/ˌæntˈæs.ɪd/	a substance that neutralizes stomach acid	thuốc chống axit	He took an antacid to relieve heartburn.
anticoagulant	/ˌæn.ti.kəʊˈæɡ.jə.lənt/	a substance that prevents blood clotting	thuốc chống đông máu	Patients with heart conditions often take anticoagulants.
antipyretic	/ˌæn.ti.paɪˈret.ɪk/	a drug used to reduce fever	thuốc hạ sốt	Paracetamol is a common antipyretic.
decongestant	/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒes.tənt/	a drug that reduces nasal congestion	thuốc giảm nghẹt mũi	She took a decongestant to ease her cold symptoms.
diuretic	/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/	a substance that promotes the production of urine	thuốc lợi tiểu	Diuretics are often prescribed for high blood pressure.
bronchodilator	/ˌbrɒŋ.kəʊˈdaɪ.leɪ.tər/	a drug that widens the air passages of the lungs	thuốc giãn phế quản	Bronchodilators are used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions.
narcotic	/nɑːˈkɒt.ɪk/	a drug that relieves pain and induces sleep, but is often addictive	thuốc gây mê, thuốc phiện	Narcotics are controlled substances due to their potential for abuse.
antitussive	/ˌæn.tɪˈtʌs.ɪv/	a drug that suppresses coughing	thuốc giảm ho	The doctor prescribed an antitussive to help with her persistent cough.
corticosteroid	/ˌkɔː.tɪˈkəʊ.stɪ.rɔɪd/	a type of steroid used to reduce inflammation	corticosteroid	Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat autoimmune diseases.
placebo	/pləˈsiː.bəʊ/	a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs	giả dược	Some patients were given a placebo instead of the actual drug during the trial.
contraceptive	/ˌkɒn.trəˈsep.tɪv/	a device or drug used to prevent pregnancy	biện pháp tránh thai	Oral contraceptives are widely used to prevent unintended pregnancies.