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Self-medication: A current challenge.

Darshana Bennadi1

  • 1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy
|May 9, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Self-medication with antibiotics contributes to antimicrobial resistance. Increased community awareness and stricter regulations are crucial to promote safe and rational drug use, preventing serious health consequences.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology and Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Background:

  • Self-medication is a widespread global practice with significant public health implications.
  • The irrational use of antimicrobials without professional guidance is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Consequences include inappropriate therapy, delayed diagnosis, increased morbidity, and the emergence of resistant pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the practice of self-medication with allopathic drugs.
  • To examine the safety, usage patterns, and reasons behind self-medication.
  • To highlight the link between self-medication and the escalating issue of antimicrobial resistance.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of articles published in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Inclusion of data from World Self-Medication Industry and World Health Organization websites.
  • Focus on literature relating to the self-medication of allopathic drugs and its consequences.

Main Results:

  • Lack of adequate knowledge regarding dosage, timing, and side effects of drugs contributes to unsafe self-medication.
  • Potential adverse effects include antibiotic resistance, skin problems, hypersensitivity, and allergic reactions.
  • Self-medication practices, especially with antimicrobials, significantly increase the risk of developing resistant infections.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need to enhance public awareness regarding the risks associated with self-medication.
  • Implementation of robust legislation is necessary to ensure judicious and safe medication practices.
  • Improved understanding and knowledge can lead to more rational drug use, thereby mitigating antimicrobial resistance.
Keywords:
Allopathic drugsantibiotic resistanceself-medication

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