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Social determinants of self-medication with leftover antibiotics in Lebanese households: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS One
Khaddaj R   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

[Self medication].

open access: yesRevista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992), 2002
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Self-medication in Germany

Int. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2009
We introduce the legal background of self-medication with OTC-drugs in Germany with regard to the pharmacy, drug store and health food shop distribution channels and the qualifications of the sales personnel. We give an overview of the frequency of self-medication and discuss risk/benefit in a pharmacoepidemiological context.
B, Uehleke, B, Steinhoff
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Self-medication and safety

Bulletin de l'Académie Nationale de Médecine, 2007
Most drugs used for self-medication act on pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastric acid hypersecretion, or allergic diseases. They are generally well-tolerated, provided the recommended dose regimen is respected. Most adverse effects result from misuse (wrong indication, overdose, interactions, etc.).
Jean-Paul, Tillement, Pierre, Delaveau
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Comorbidity and “Self-Medication”

Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2007
Comorbidity is the rule rather than the exception for substance use disorders, especially when they involve drugs other than alcohol. A common reaction of physicians to comorbidity is to attribute the substance use of addicted people to "self-medicating" with drugs of abuse.
Robert L, DuPont, Mark S, Gold
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Self-Medication Practice in Mexico

The Senior Care Pharmacist, 2022
Objective To determine the prevalence and features of self-medication (SM) in Mexican populations. Data Sources An electronic bibliographic search was carried out from databases and indexing services including Scopus, PubMed, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (Clarivate Analytics), Embase, Web of Science and Google Scholar addressing SM practice
Mario I, Ortiz   +2 more
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Rational self-medication

Economics & Human Biology
We develop a model of rational self-medication in which individuals use potentially dangerous or addictive substances (e.g., alcohol) to manage symptoms of illness (e.g., depression) outside of formal medical care. A model implication is that the emergence of better treatments reduces incentives to self-medicate.
Michael E, Darden   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Self-Medication

Journal of the National Medical Association, 1979
Self-medication and drug interaction have been a problem in recent years. Pharmacists in ethical pharmacies and neighborhood establishments can best monitor these problems through use of patient profile records and consultations. The pharmacist should advise the public on over-the-counter (OTC) purchases.
openaire   +3 more sources

Evaluation of a Self‐Medication Program

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1996
OBJECTIVE : To determine the effect of an inpatient self‐medication program (SMP) on the ability to self‐medicate, patient medication knowledge, compliance, and patient morale. DESIGN : Randomized controlled clinical trial.
L, Pereles   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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