Often, doctors prescribe medicines that must be taken at specific intervals throughout the day. Now you may ask if taking all your prescribed medicines at a particular time is important. Well, the answer is YES!
The first step in managing heart disease is taking all the prescribed medicines on time and in the dosage recommended by your doctor. People with heart disease or those at risk of heart disease may also have coexisting conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Your doctor will prescribe different medicines to manage all the co-existing conditions and each medicine has its own specified time which must be noted and followed well. Missing doses may lead to serious problems and other health complications in the long run.
Let us look at some common reasons why people miss their medicines and simple hacks to overcome this situation –
1. Many patients assume that when their blood reports or BP come normal, they can stop their medicines.
> If your blood test reports become normal because of medicines, stopping them without a doctor’s advice can harm your health.
2. Many patients don’t remember to take their medicines on time.
Well, in that case, why don’t you try these –
> Set reminders on your phone (they’re pretty helpful)
> Keep your pill box close, maybe on your dining table, so you don’t miss a dose after a meal.
> Inform your family members about your dosage schedule.
> Mention the date on the strip so that you can track your regularity by checking empty slots in the strip. You can also get a pill-box organiser and never miss a dose.
> Keep spare medicines in your handbag/wallet/car/office desk so you can have them even if you are out of your home.
> Keep a copy of your prescription while travelling away from home.
3. People also fear the side effects associated with medicines.
> Some people may experience a few side effects related to their medicines. It is important to always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects. He/She will help you manage them or prescribe an alternative medicine. By no means you should ever stop your medicines without the advice of your doctor.
It is important always to remember that the positive health outcomes of taking your medicines regularly on time outweigh the mild side effects that you may experience.
4. Delay in purchasing your medicines can cause a few days’ gaps.
> Always set reminders and buy your medicines at least 1 week before the current strip is finished.
5. Some patients cannot purchase all medicines because of financial constraints.
> Taking medicines should be your priority to avoid far more expensive health complications later. You can check for offers and buy medicines online. You can talk to your doctor about alternative brands or generic medicines that cost less.
It is worth noting that most heart diseases can be managed well with a healthy lifestyle, which includes taking your medicines on time, monitoring your sugar levels, blood pressure and lipid profile often, eating a balanced diet and regularly exercising. Never miss follow-up consultations with your doctor.
We wish you good health.
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Life hasn’t been easy for our Mrs. Pa, who is currently battling tumor and tuberculosis. She is also battling paying off her medical bills which run into thousands. The shining ray of her life is the beautiful and loving family she is a part of, and that love is evident as she was speaking to us too. Battered by the disease yet her heart is as young and smiling. A simple discount on medicines aiming at better healthcare changed her life completely.
Mrs. Pa is an epitome of wisdom that comes to you only through the many years you have spent– as a child, a youngster, a married lady, a mother and now, a grandmother. Apart from her thin, wrinkled skin and greyed hair, there is little that gives away the battle she is fighting every day, with life.
She was diagnosed with brain tumor few years ago, and her tuberculosis was revealed soon after. With monthly expenditures to the tune of Rs 16,000 – 18,000 a month and she is dependent on her family to take care of her.
In a state of deteriorating body; we met her at our camp with her daughter-in-law who held her hand, and there we could see all the love in the family that’s needed for a person, to help get through, to survive life.
PharmEasy, in their own way, has been a big help to the family, providing discounts on medicines of 20%, along with delivery at the doorstep. The money she saves from the medicines now goes into buying gifts for her grandchildren.
PharmEasy was started to increase the distribution footprint of medicines, making them affordable and increasing comfort for the customers through door-step delivery.
Along the way, we witnessed so many stories of fear, despair, hope, willpower and grit. It seemed like something we ought to bring to the world, to deliberate, to feel, to understand.
We promise to continue making a difference as much as possible. Here’s to wishing happiness and good health for all!
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Have you secretly had a doubt that your parents didn’t love you enough to put in some time and effort to come up with a less embarrassing name for you? Thank god that your fate wasn’t in the hands of the people who named these unfortunate medicines!
Hell yeah! Such a brilliant solution to manage life’s troubles that are depressing us! Lets Fukitol! Now medicines teach us how to sport a badass attitude and get through life’s troubles!
Umm, no. We aren’t talking about the disease.
Ayds was a product that claimed to reduce cravings.
For Food.
Hear us out please before you jump to conclusions. Why the name it Ayds? We would like to know too!
Got an extraterrestrial disorder? Here is a medicine that’s coming straight from the stars too! It may be in a spaceship, a flying elevator or sneaked in Doctor Who’s TARDIS. For ‘Xanax’ sounds just like a character from Star Wars and makes you feel privileged that you are being cured by something so celestial.
So Xylo Met Azoline medicine and then? Then she drove him so crazy that he went and stuffed her up to your nose! And hey, she just did such a wonderful job of digging all the gold for you! Nasal decongestants are such saviours, aren’t they?
Drug nomenclature (naming) is important as it is very common for healthcare practitioners to rely on the names of drugs as the critical identifier of the appropriate therapy. It is essential to interpret product names correctly to ensure the correct product is procured, prescribed, dispensed, and/or administered to the patient.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.
Can’t decipher what’s so funny about poor little Flomax? Well, it’s just so apt! It is used to improve urination in men with prostate disorders. It max’s the flow alright!
”I’d-be-none?” Then who would you be? Or was that to say that we would be none after we have you? And why would we have you if we’d be none after you are done with us? Whoa. Whoa, wait. We think our brain will blank out because of you rather than the Alzheimer’s that you are supposed to cure! Also, just wondering- is this available or would there be none when we go check?
Sounds like some Mata’s ghotala? Well, tread the waters with caution then! This herb claims to be beneficial in reducing hair loss and getting your bowel movements right. Erm, how is one herb beneficial for two such non-related ailments? We wouldn’t know, would we? Told you, there was some ghotala about this!
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Have you come across any such weird names that left you dumbfounded or fighting back tears of laughter? Let us know in the comments!
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India, the largest democracy in the world, is the second-largest populous country in the world and it is said that for every 1700 Indian citizens, there is only one doctor! No wonder, the cases of self-medication are on the rise.
But with mothers, grandmothers, aunts, uncles and of course, pados-wali aunty, who needs doctors? Yes, we are regularly advised to have a random tablet/capsule/syrup for any ailment and sadly, we end up doing so. In fact, such is the case that people prescribe doses of antibiotics and other powerful drugs by themselves, never bothering to consult the doctor. Unfortunately, self-medication has increased many health issues.
Self-medication is considered okay by many of us. It is just a paracetamol tablet or some ‘safe’ antibiotic we believe we are ingesting as going to the doctor can be time-consuming and expensive. But there are side-effects to this and is not at all a healthy practice.
The idea of self-medication even for small health issues can lead to complications. People tend to pop pills as they are popping candies. Medicines such as pain relief drugs, cough syrups 1, laxatives, antibiotics, anti-allergy medicines, vitamins and antacids are easier to acquire. But what we do not realize is that opting for self-medication makes us prone to allergies, drug dependence and even addiction.
Unfortunately, there is very little or almost no awareness of the disadvantages of self-medication. Sadly, we still go ahead and take doses randomly and don’t even check the composition of the medicine and are clueless about the side effects of these on our bodies.
Popping pills may get instant relief, but we don’t realise they are not free of side effects.2
Self-medication is never encouraged. We do not know about its dosage.2 We do not know how the drug should be taken, its side effects or its reactions. This means we underestimate its strength. Here, ignorance is not bliss.
People do self-medication because it is instant and of course, there is no expense of the doctor. But when eventually, they suffer from severe health issues, their medical expense increases two-fold. Self-medication as a habit can damage one’s health irrevocably, causing disabilities and even premature death.
In a nutshell
Consult a doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms or illness
Take medicines only after consulting a doctor
Do not discontinue an ongoing treatment unless advised to do so by your doctor
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.
Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.
