Medicines save lives-but only when used safely and correctly. Improper use can cause adverse drug reactions, interactions, antibiotic resistance, or long-term harm. Reading labels, following prescriptions, and reporting side effects are essential steps. Pharmacovigilance helps monitor and prevent drug-related risks, keeping patient safety first.
When was the last time you checked a medicine’s side effects or interactions before taking it?
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Yes, awareness is the key factor that determines drug safety. I am always aware of antibiotic resistance but fail to think about drug interactions while taking the drugs. Mindfulness while taking drugs is absolutely necessary for drug safety.
Simple awareness can prevent adverse reactions, resistance, and long term harm.
People often do not try to do their research on a drug or even a supplement that they might be using. Knowing about ADRs and side effects along with drug timing can easily help us to maximize the benefits of these drugs
Following the prescription rules in terms of dosage levels and frequency of intake, safeguards patients against unnecessary side effects and adverse reactions.
Absolutely awareness and reporting side effects are key to safe medicine use and patient safety.
Absolutely agree. A large population in India is currently faced with Antimicrobial resistance and emergence of superbugs. The easy availability of over-the-counter drugs is an added menace. Self-awareness and strict implementation of pharmacovigilance guidelines is the need of the hour.