Telehealth Glossary
Confused by terms like GLP-1, PDE5 inhibitors, or compounding pharmacies? Browse our plain-English dictionary of the most common medications and treatments in online care.
Compounded Medication
A drug created by a compounding pharmacy combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient.
Finasteride
An oral prescription medication (Propecia) used primarily to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) by inhibiting DHT production.
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1)
A hormone that plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite by stimulating insulin release and slowing gastric emptying.
Minoxidil
An over-the-counter topical treatment (Rogaine) or off-label oral prescription used to stimulate hair growth in men and women.
Orforglipron
An investigational, once-daily oral non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist being developed for weight management and type 2 diabetes.
Semaglutide
A GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribed for type 2 diabetes management (Ozempic, Rybelsus) or chronic weight management (Wegovy).
Sildenafil
The active ingredient in Viagra, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.
Sublingual Administration
A pharmacological route of administration by which a drug diffuses into the blood through tissues under the tongue.
Tadalafil
The active ingredient in Cialis, a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Tirzepatide
A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) and for chronic weight management (Zepbound).