SELF MEDICATION AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES: A CHALLENGE TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Authors

  • KIRANBIR CHOUHAN
  • Shyam Baboo Prasad

Abstract

Abstract

The use of medicament without concerning registered medical practitioner (RMP) is increasing day by day. Unawareness about safe and rational use of medicine may lead to serious consequences which is difficult to overcome. The adverse consequences of such practices should always be emphasized to the community and steps to curb it. Rampant irrational use of antibiotics without medical guidance may result in greater probability of inappropriate, incorrect, or undue therapy, missed diagnosis, delays in appropriate treatment, pathogen resistance and increased morbidity.  The present review deals the reason, hazards, and prevention of potential risk associated with self medication.

Keywords:  Self-medication, Antibiotic resistance, Self care

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Published

01-03-2016

How to Cite

CHOUHAN, K. ., and S. B. Prasad. “SELF MEDICATION AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES: A CHALLENGE TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 9, no. 2, Mar. 2016, pp. 314-7, https://mail.innovareacademics.in/journals/index.php/ajpcr/article/view/10675.

Issue

Vol 9 Issue 2 (March-April) 2016

Section

Original Article(s)

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