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Self-Medication is dangerous. Self-Medication may lead to Misdiagnosis of an illness, Drug interactions, Insufficient dosage, Habituation, Allergic reactions, etc. Patients should should not Self-Medicate and consult a doctor to avoid these hazards. Asking doctor a medical query has never been so easy! Lybrate has a pool of doctors available online to offer you credible medical advice. To avail an easy access to doctors across the country, anytime, anywhere download Lybrate apps and get going. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Say No To Self Medication!


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Dangers of Self-Medication
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Are you a Self-Med doctor?
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What is Self-Medication?
Taking pills for any ailment without a doctors
prescription
4
The Common Culprits
Pain relievers/Opioids Antibiotics Stimulants Anti
-Allergies Laxatives Antacids Vitamins
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Self-Medication is the easiest fix?
6
Drug Interactions
You took two fever pills
You took two fever pills
You had Alcohol
Do you know how they react?
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Antibiotic Resistance
Cold? Flu?
You took two fever pills
Took Antibiotics?
Antibiotics wont help
Antibiotic
Resistance
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Misdiagnosis of Illness
You think you have viral fever
What if it is swine flu?
It is easier to misdiagnose
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Insufficient Dosage
Selfmedicated yourself?
Did you take the proper dose?
Do you know more than a doctor?
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Habituation
Pain reliever for a headache
Now even mild headache is unbearable
Habituation is fairly simple!
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Allergic Reactions
Allergic to certain drugs?
Are you taking precautions?
Dont treat yourself
12
Rethink Self-Medication
It does not discriminate
13
Stop Self-Medicating yourself!
14
Ask doctors on
Lybrate
15
Carry a pool of doctors in your pocket
Download Lybrate App todayFor Android and iOS
Users http//lybr.at/app For Personal Computer
Usershttps//www.lybrate.com/questions/ask
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