ROLE OF MEDIA IN SAFE GUARDING HEALTH OF THE SOCIETY
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
The road is the same, up- hill or down-hill. And it’s our choice to choose one of the two. But the destination at the end of the road is different. Let us all appreciate the fact that there is a big difference between advertising a commodity such as a table, chair, mobile phone and a Medicine. In the first case, if the advertised claims are not met, the commodity such as a chair or a table may last for only 2 years in place of 5 years. We may even forget the original guarantee period given at the time of purchase and buy another new commodity, but in case of medicines the story is different. If you are taking a medicine for say reducing blood pressure and if it fails to do so as indicated, you are likely to end up in an emergency ward of a hospital for the treatment of heart-attack. We often come across advertisements, which make tall claims, such as Increase your male stamina, Improve your memory instantly, Lose 10 kg of weight in 10 days etc. Beyond doubt, there are certain medicines, which work wonders, but surely not in all patients and certainly not in 10 days. Furthermore, there are some medicines very popular in the society at large for their beneficial effects and are likely to be consumed without consulting a physician. Recently, Media has done a wonderful job by making a common man aware about the expiry date of goods. This noble initiative can also be extended to medicines, which would help in saving several innocent lives. Furthermore, there are a few physicians, who are unable to keep themselves up-to-date due to patient rush and ambitious lifestyle. The authors would like to make a mention of few such medicines, which though popular in every house hold are likely to cause life-threatening side effects. Pioglitazone, a powerful anti-diabetic medicine, analgin, a promising pain killer and de-anxit, an anti-depressant drug have all been banned recently by Drugs Controller General of India for their serious adverse effects. A common man, who is busy in earning his daily bread, needs to be informed about these Banned Drugs. The authors advocate that media persons can play a positive role here. Then, there is also an issue of magic remedies, which claim to possess miraculous powers misleading the public. These magic remedies falsely claim that certain chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, AIDS etc can be easily cured. The author would like to enlighten the learned readers with these health related issues and provide simple check points and solutions for a healthy and peaceful life.
Authors and Affiliations
Milind Parle , Sushila Kaura , Neeraj Sethi , Pramod Jena
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP93734
- DOI 10.7897/2230-8407.041005
- Views 84
- Downloads 0
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA: AN OVERVIEW
The herbal medicine occupy distinct position right from ancient period. The plant Calotropis procera is known by different names in different part of the world. It is a wild growing medicinal plant distributed throughou...
HEPATOTOXICITY V/S HEPATOPROTECTIVE AGENTS – A PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW
Liver is the principle organ for maintaining the body’s internal environment. Its major influence on the flow of nutrients, & control the metabolism of carbohydrate, proteins and fats. It is also the major reticulo-...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CEFTRIAXONE IN COMBINATION WITH SULBACTAM AND TAZOBACTAM USING DISC DIFFUSION METHOD
The present study includes comparative analysis of the antimicrobial effect of combination of ceftriaxone/sulbactam and ceftriaxone/tazobactam against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Isolate of β-lactamase producing...
ANTIOXIDANTS OF CLOVE (SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM) PREVENT METAL INDUCED OXIDATIVE DAMAGE OF BIOMOLECULES
The present study evaluates the antioxidant potential of clove against copper induced lipid peroxidation, protein oxidative modifications and iron induced damage to DNA. 1, 1-diphenyl1-2 picryl hydrazyl free radical scav...
RATIONALITY OF RASAYANA THERAPY AS ADAPTOGENIC, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT
Rasa in Sanskrit means juice, essence, emotion etc and Ayana means path. Therefore Rasayana roughly means - the path of the juice. Rasayana has been widely and elaborately described by Acharyas. The classification and se...