Abuse of drugs capable of killing faster, say experts

Experts say that indiscriminate use of drugs, especially antibiotics can cause complications and drug resistance in future.
They agree that antibiotics can be lifesavers, but misuse may increase the number of drug-resistant micro-organisms in the body.
Resistance occurs when antibiotics are no longer effective, resulting to long-lasting illnesses, more visits to the doctor or extended hospitalisation, among others.
A principal medical officer at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Abiodun Awolusi, says most drugs have side-effects and may “even make one’s condition worse’’.
He explains that people often take pills for common ailments like fever, colds, cough and headaches without bothering to consult a doctor.
Awolusi says many potent drugs, such as pain relievers, cough remedies, anti-allergies, antibiotics, and vitamins are sold over-the-counter which can cause allergy and addiction to the body.
He notes that there are some drugs that must not be administered when one has a particular condition, because it acts on the cells in the body.
He says that antibiotics should be prescribed and the dose adjusted according to the body weight of the patient.
Awolusi further explains that given drugs without proper examination and diagnosis, can result to causing more harm to the patient or may even worsen the patient’s health condition.
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