Drug definitely more benefits than harm. The drug is safe when taken correctly. However, they also can have side effects. In developed countries a higher level of health, the negative effect of the drug was the cause of death of four (Remember why Michael Jackson died?). In developing countries such as Indonesia, more people died from not being able to buy drugs rather than because of their negative effect.
To avoid the negative effects of drugs, many ways have been done. Pharmaceutical companies always include contraindications and drug interactions in each package. They also monitor the side effects of drugs and always make improvements to reduce the negative effects.
Many new drug side effects became known only after circulating in the market. When the effect of withdrawal will usually fatal. Drugs whose use is not widespread may take a long time to figure out all the potential negatives.
As a health care consumer, you will need to be aware of the potential side effects of drugs. Some of these tips can be your guide:
1. Read doses and life rules.
Every drug is different powers. Please read carefully the drug dose when you are going to consume. When doctors recommend a half tablet, do not change yourself because you feel less power. Consult with your doctor before doing so. Also ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are going to grind or break the tablets. Several types of drugs should be swallowed whole.
2. See warning signs.
Some drugs affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. When you drink, you have to stop driving or running the engine so as not to have an accident. These drugs have a red warning triangle on the label.
3. Know the side effects of drugs.
A number of drugs have potential side effects. Some tranquilizers, anti-hypertensive and anti-epileptic drugs, for example, can lead to impotence. You should also be aware of the potential side effects of the following drugs:
Anticoagulant drug warfarin -> bleeding
Cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin and atorvastatin -> muscle problems
Anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen -> bleeding
Sedative diazepam-> suppress the central nervous system works
Diuretic furosemide -> salt imbalance in the body
Tranquilizers citalopram -> serotonin syndrome such as headache, muscle spasms, anxiety, confusion and sweating.
If you suspect that you drink medications cause side effects, consult a doctor.
4. Do not carelessly give free medication to the child.
Do not give free medicine to a child unless the label specifically says children should not be consumed. Children are not small adults. They have the power sensitivity and respond differently to drugs so that not all drugs for adults may be given to children.
5. Read the content and the content of the drug expiration date.
Many drugs that have a name or a different brand but pregnancy is the same. Make sure you are not taking the same drug in a different brand packaging to avoid overdose.
6. Tell your doctor if you:
are pregnant or breastfeeding
allergies to certain drugs
have diabetes, kidney or liver disease
are taking other medications or supplements / herbal
being a special diet
Certain drugs are not suitable for people with certain conditions. Drugs can also interact with other medications, certain foods and supplements. Doctors need to know your situation in order to prescribe drugs safely.
7. Ask your doctor to evaluate your long-term treatment.
If you have a chronic illness such as heart disease or hypertension, you need to take certain medications on an ongoing basis in the long term. Drugs you are taking other medications interspersed frequently need to avoid negative effects of adverse health.
