Self-medication practices among 2nd year medical students in a rural medical college of Telangana state
Journal Title: National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Self-medication is a part of self-care, hence responsible use of drugs by physician is vital to prevent their acute and chronic adverse effects. People take medicines with their previous experiences and old prescriptions. People also take drugs on suggestion of pharmacist, friends and relatives during mild illness and emergencies. Aim and Objectives: To study the prevalence, knowledge, perception, and reasons in practice of self-medication among undergraduate medical students in rural medical college of Telangana state. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted among 2nd year medical students of Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana by using questionnaire. Results: 129 students participated in study of which 96% of medical students use drugs for self-medications. Allopathic drugs (86%) are commonly using drugs. Students use drugs for fever (74%), cold and cough (68%), headache (50%), and pain (41%). Frequently using drugs are antipyretics (62%), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (48%), cough suppressants (43%) and antibiotics (34%). The sources of drug information are old-prescription (53%) and pharmacists (30.6%). Reasons for self-medication are mild nature of illness (79%) and urgency. Conclusions: Selfmedication is common practice in medical male and female students. They commonly use allopathic medicines like paracetamol and other NSAIDs for fever and sore throat. They use self-medication during mild diseases and also urgency. Frequently use old prescription and pharmacist’s assistance as sources of drug information.
Authors and Affiliations
Shivaraj Basavaraj Patil, Bhaskar Hebbani Nagaiah, Srinivas R Raikar, Venkata Rao
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP487730
- DOI 10.5455/njppp.2018.7.1040815112017
- Views 87
- Downloads 0
Association of class attendance and academic performance of MBBS students in pharmacology - A retrospective cohort study
Background: Commitment to medical education can be assessed by the interest shown by students in attending classes. Medical education demands high attendance for good understanding and grasps over the subject. Aims and O...
Acute effects of yoga on ocular perfusion pressure in adult yoga practitioners
Background: Ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) is an important determinant of ocular blood flow. Reduced OPP could be a risk factor for glaucoma. According to the WHO, glaucoma is the second leading cause of...
Comparative study of simple auditory reaction time in blind and blindfolded sighted individuals
Background: The ability of blinds to adapt themselves to cope with environmental stimuli depends on the quickness of response which in turn depends on sensory perception and central processing. Aims and Objectives: In th...
Cytokine hemoadsorption therapy - An adjuvant in the management of septic shock with multi-organ dysfunction: A case report
Sepsis is “a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.” Cytokine hemoadsorption is found to be effective in the management of septic shock, by reducing cytokines and other in...
Sorafenib-induced dermatologic Grade III toxicity: An important clinical manifestation
Sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor used as a palliative intent for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Dermatologic toxicity is the main adverse effect limiting its use in many patients. However, Grade III d...