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🚨 *PAINKILLERS & ANTIBIOTICS: A WARNING WE CANNOT IGNORE!* India’s drug regulator has sounded an alarm over the **indiscriminate and prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics**, highlighting potential kidney-related risks and the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. 🔴 *The key message is simple:* 💊 *More medicines ≠ Better treatment* 🫘 *Protecting kidney health starts with rational medicine use* ⚠️ Prolonged or inappropriate use of NSAIDs can increase the risk of kidney complications, particularly in vulnerable patients. 🦠 Unnecessary antibiotic use can accelerate **Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)**—making infections harder and more expensive to treat. 👨‍⚕️ *For healthcare professionals:* • Prescribe only when clinically indicated • Use the lowest effective dose • Keep treatment duration appropriate • Consider age, comorbidities and renal function • Strengthen antimicrobial stewardship 🏥 *For hospitals & pharmacies:* • Strengthen prescription monitoring • Prevent inappropriate self-medication • Improve patient counselling • Promote responsible antibiotic dispensing 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 *For patients:* ❌ Don’t self-medicate repeatedly ❌ Don’t demand antibiotics for every fever or infection ❌ Don’t continue painkillers without medical advice ✅ Seek professional guidance when symptoms persist or recur 🎯 *The future of healthcare is not just about making medicines available.* It is about ensuring the: *RIGHT MEDICINE → RIGHT PATIENT → RIGHT DOSE → RIGHT DURATION* From **Doctor → Pharmacist → Hospital → Patient → Regulator**, everyone has a role in creating a safer medicine ecosystem. 💬 *A powerful question for the healthcare community:* 👉 Are we doing enough to make *“Rational Use of Medicines”* a habit rather than just a guideline? #RationalUseOfMedicines #AntibioticResistance #AMR #KidneyHealth #PatientSafety #Pharmacovigilance #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #PharmaIndustry #PublicHealth #Antibiotics #NSAIDs #HealthcareProfessionals #AntimicrobialStewardship #DrugSafety #IndiaHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation https://pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.co...