Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun medication

2 senses of medication

Sense 1
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug -- ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)
       => drug -- (a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic)

Sense 2
medication -- (the act of treating with medicines or remedies)
       => therapy -- ((medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief")