The dangers of unconscious medication use for the flu

Stating that excessive and unnecessary medication use can have undesirable effects, Pharmetic Entrepreneur Pharmacists Association Board Chair Şule Dilek Yağcı Tüysüz said, “Allergic reactions can occur, liver and kidney failure can emerge, and there can be various drug interactions and side effects.

Unconscious medication use can make it difficult to control diseases.

It is important not to use medications prescribed for flu infections in an uncontrolled manner, and vitamins should not be taken without a doctor's recommendation.

One of the most common mistakes made by the public is using antibiotics for the flu. Since the flu is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective in this illness,” she said.

MUST BE MONITORED CAREFULLY

Pointing out that the flu can be confused with the common cold, Tüysüz said, “They show some similar symptoms, but the flu affects not only the upper but also the lower respiratory tract.

Compared to the common cold, the flu is a much more severe illness that is difficult to overcome while remaining active, can cause very serious diseases such as pneumonia and bacterial infections, and can even lead to hospitalization and death in the elderly and those with underlying chronic conditions.

Most flu-related deaths occur as a result of triggering underlying chronic diseases such as COPD, diabetes, heart failure, and kidney failure. For this reason, it may not be fully understood that the cause of death was the flu.

The flu, which has symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, signs of upper respiratory tract infection, weakness, exhaustion, severe muscle pain, high fever, and headache, is not a common cold; it is not a joking matter and is a respiratory tract infection that must be monitored carefully,” she said.

News Source: İHA