Antibiotics saves lives, but overusing them brings larger problem beyond just health. It makes the bacteria more resistant to the antibiotics leading to antibiotic resistance. This means that the drugs we use today may no longer work tomorrow. It could lead to infections that are harder, and sometimes impossible, to treat. Responsible use of antibiotics, guided by medical professionals, is the only way to preserve their effectiveness for the future.
What are your thoughts on this? How could we reduce the burden of antibiotic resistance?
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It is essential to use antibiotics responsibly by prescribing them only when necessary and educating patients on proper use. Strengthening infection prevention through good hygiene, vaccination, and hospital safety measures helps limit the spread of resistant bacteria.Public awareness and strict regulations on antibiotic use in both healthcare and agriculture also play a vital role in tackling this global health threat.
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More antibiotics are used, there are more chances that bacteria have to develop resistance and can lead to severe illness and to cure that never use leftover antibiotics unless prescribed and take food meat , fruits and vegetables
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Proper understanding and guidance from professionals are essential, especially when it comes to antibiotics. People should genuinely listen to expert advice and use antibiotics responsibly to avoid misuse and resistance.
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That’s true. I have seen this situation where antibiotics stop working just because of overusing antibiotics specially using Azithromycin. Mostly people don’t understand the use of antibiotics. People should get awareness about these antibiotics.
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Absolutely! Antibiotics save lives, but overusing them helps bacteria become resistant, making infections harder to treat. To fight this, we need to use antibiotics only when necessary, follow doctors’ instructions carefully and avoid self-medicating. Raising awareness about antibiotic resistance is also super important so everyone understands why responsible use matters. Together, we can help keep antibiotics effective for the future!
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There’s a research on plant based alkaloids that could help in resistance towards antibiotics when taken together
Once I get the paper I’ll share that.
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Its always mandatory to use antibiotics under prescription. After a certain level of dosage, yes the microbes become resistant to the same antibiotic. In that case the doctors look into the history and change the medication accordingly. Usually after few doses the body gains immunity and starts to have a defensive mechanism on its own. So in that case we many not require an antibiotic if the same pathogen enter the system for the second time.
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yes its creating the resistance in body and then person required more dose strength to overcome the infection
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Yes overuse of any medication will lead to serious health conditions, especially antibiotics. Because they should be taken under doctors supervision with required dosage
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Antimicrobial stewardship programme is thus now important in every hospital, to control such scenarios from happening.
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It is very important to use the antibiotics in a very calculated way and for a specific time period .
The prolonged usage of antibiotics weakens the immune system to fight against the foreign bodies and create dependency over the time.
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Antibiotic resistance is a bigger burden than we know.
In my opinion, a pharmacist should provide only the dosage specific tablets and ask the consumer when they approach with the same prescription trying to self administer antibiotics and put a stop to it right there.
Yes , we should only take antibiotics as prescribed by doctor and not more than that
When its required , it should be used.
The antibiotics do have a course. That has to be completed .
Both overuse and discounting the course has its cons.
True.
Overdosing of antibiotic or not completing the prescribed course can lead to:
Reduced effectiveness lf treatment.
Antibiotic resistence
Increased risk of side effect
Development of resistant infection.
Its essential to spread more information or awareness about antibiotic use.
Absolutely true. Antibiotic resistance is a growing silent threat. Overprescribing, self-medication, and not finishing doses all add up to stronger, harder-to-kill bacteria.
To reduce this:
- Use antibiotics only when prescribed
- Don’t skip or stop doses halfway
- Educate others on proper use
- Encourage antibiotic stewardship in hospitals
Yes, when we use them too often, they stop working properly. This can cause antibiotic resistance.
Over time, the bacteria learn how to “fight back” against the medicine. So the next time we really need antibiotics for serious infections they might not work at all. This can make even small illnesses dangerous.
In this case ,we need to give proper awareness about the seriousness of the usage of antibiotics.Because it’s a real threat to the whole society.