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Here is a list of the most common and dangerous errors people make in using modern medicines. The improper use of the following medicines. Causes many deaths each year. Be careful.
(1) penicillin: penicillin works only against certain types if infections. Using penicillin for sprains , bruises, colds or any pain or fever is a great mistake . As a general rule, injuries that do not break the skin, even if they make large bruises, have no danger of infection; they do not need to be treated with penicillin or any other antibiotic.
Penicillin is dangerous for some people. Before using it, know its risks and the precautions you must take.
(2) chloramphenicol:
The popular use of this medicine for simple diarrhea and other mild sicknesses is extremely unfortunate, because it is so risky.
Use chloramphenicol only for very severe illnesses, like typhoid. Never give it to newborn infants.
( 3) . Oxytocin, pituitrin, and Ergometrine: Unfortunately some midwives use these medicines to speed up childbirth or 'give strength' to the mother in labor. This practice is very dangerous. It can kill the mother or the child. Use these medicines only to control bleeding after the child is born.
(4) Vitamin B12 and liver exyrac, and iron injections:
Vitamin B12 and liver extract do not help anemia or 'weakness' except in rare cases. Also , they have certain risks when injected.
They should only be used when a specialist has prescribed them after testing the blood . Avoid injectable iron, such as imferon.
To combat anemia, iron pills are safer and work as well.
(1) penicillin: penicillin works only against certain types if infections. Using penicillin for sprains , bruises, colds or any pain or fever is a great mistake . As a general rule, injuries that do not break the skin, even if they make large bruises, have no danger of infection; they do not need to be treated with penicillin or any other antibiotic.
Penicillin is dangerous for some people. Before using it, know its risks and the precautions you must take.
(2) chloramphenicol:
The popular use of this medicine for simple diarrhea and other mild sicknesses is extremely unfortunate, because it is so risky.
Use chloramphenicol only for very severe illnesses, like typhoid. Never give it to newborn infants.
( 3) . Oxytocin, pituitrin, and Ergometrine: Unfortunately some midwives use these medicines to speed up childbirth or 'give strength' to the mother in labor. This practice is very dangerous. It can kill the mother or the child. Use these medicines only to control bleeding after the child is born.
(4) Vitamin B12 and liver exyrac, and iron injections:
Vitamin B12 and liver extract do not help anemia or 'weakness' except in rare cases. Also , they have certain risks when injected.
They should only be used when a specialist has prescribed them after testing the blood . Avoid injectable iron, such as imferon.
To combat anemia, iron pills are safer and work as well.
