Awareness program organized in Gulmohar Enclave Society, Ghaziabad.
Jagran correspondent, Ghaziabad. Under the joint campaign Prahar on AMR of Dainik Jagran and Indian Medical Association (IMA), an awareness program was organized at Gulmohar Enclave Society located on Rakesh Marg on Wednesday. In the program, Dr. Abhishek Verma and Dr. Nidhi Agarwal made people aware about the dangers of misuse of antibiotics and the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Dr. Abhishek Verma said that in about 90 percent of cases of common cold, antibiotics are not required, yet people take medicines directly from medical stores without medical consultation. This trend gives rise to AMR rapidly. He said that some people start antibiotics even before fever occurs, which is very dangerous. Only the doctor can decide the need, quantity and duration of antibiotics.
Incomplete course develops resistance in bacteria: Dr. Nidhi
Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal said that wrong dose, wrong time and incomplete course develop resistance in bacteria, which makes it difficult to treat future infections. He clarified that only when the medicine is taken in the full course and in the correct dosage, the infection is completely cured. But many patients leave the medicine after taking only a few pills, due to which some bacteria survive and become more powerful in the future.
As a result, larger doses or a new, more effective antibiotic may be required to treat the same disease in the future. Doctors said that taking antibiotics for a long time without doctor's advice can have serious side effects on the kidneys and liver. Antibiotic dosages vary by age and weight, so self-medication is dangerous.
It was also told in the program that many people buy medicines from medical stores just by citing symptoms, which increases the risk of AMR manifold. During the program, attendees asked questions related to safe use of antibiotics and prevention of AMR, to which physicians answered in detail and conveyed the message of safe drug use.
Dainik Jagran continuously raises issues related to social concerns prominently. Similar programs on misuse of antibiotics are necessary. - RK Garg, resident, Gulmohar Enclave Society
Such awareness programs should continue to be held at the society level. I thank Dainik Jagran. Through such programs people become aware of their health. - Bijendra Giri, AOA President, Gulmohar Enclave Society
This kind of awareness on AMR is very important. The program made it clear that the correct method of treatment is as important as the medicine itself. - Rashmi Chaudhary, former AOA President, Gulmohar Enclave Society
Today there is a medical store on every street and antibiotics are available without doctor's advice. This is not a convenience, but can become a danger in the future. - Gaurav Bansal, Society Residence, Gulmohar Enclave Society
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