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Experts Warn Irrational Medicine Use Can Cause Serious Health Problems
Experts in Indore said medicines should not be taken unnecessarily.
Taking the wrong medicine or dose can cause health problems.
People should use medicines only as advised by healthcare professionals.
They should not treat themselves or share prescription medicines with others.
Experts also warned that using antibiotics improperly can make treatment less effective.
Doctors should prescribe medicines using scientific evidence.
Pharmacists should explain how to use medicines, while nurses should watch for harmful reactions.
Patients should quickly tell healthcare workers about unusual symptoms.
These messages were shared during National Pharmacovigilance Week.
Experts at Sri Aurobindo University warned that unnecessary medicine use can cause serious health problems and adverse drug reactions.
National Pharmacovigilance Week is being observed from September 17 to 23 to promote safer medicine use.
Experts cautioned against self-medication, inappropriate antibiotic use, and sharing prescription drugs.
Doctors, pharmacists, and nurses were urged to prescribe, dispense, counsel, and monitor medicines responsibly.
Unusual or unexpected symptoms can be reported to the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission at 1800-180-3024.
- Who
- Experts, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, patients, and relatives involved in the programme at Sri Aurobindo University.
- What
- A National Pharmacovigilance Week programme warned about irrational medicine use and promoted reporting adverse drug reactions.
- Where
- Sri Aurobindo University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The week-long programme is being observed from September 17 to 23.
- Why
- To raise awareness about the risks of unnecessary or improper medicine use and promote safer healthcare.
Key facts
- Programme
- National Pharmacovigilance Week
- Dates
- September 17–23
- Theme
- Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance - A Step Towards Safer Healthcare
- Organiser
- The Regional Pharmacovigilance and Materiovigilance Centre at Sri Aurobindo University’s department of pharmacology
- Inaugurated by
- University founder chairman Dr Vinod Bhandari
- Reporting number
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission toll-free number: 1800-180-3024
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