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𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to certain medications, leading to symptoms like rash, swelling, difficulty breathing, or even life-threatening anaphylaxis.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Your body’s like, “Wait, what’s this? Not today!”—cue the rash, swelling, and dramatic itching. Suddenly, you’re reenacting a Shakespearean tragedy over a humble antibiotic.

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𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

Medications can interact with other drugs, supplements, or even certain foods, causing adverse reactions. These interactions may reduce the effectiveness of the drugs or increase the risk of side effects.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: One pill is fine, two pills are a disaster waiting to happen. It’s like mixing two friends who should never be in the same room. One gets louder, the other angrier, and now you’ve got chaos in your bloodstream.

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𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Some medications, particularly opioids and certain sedatives, can lead to physical or psychological dependence and addiction if misused or taken over a long period.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: It starts innocently enough. “Oh, I’ll just take one more,” you say. Fast forward, and now you’re writing love letters to your painkillers. Next thing you know, you’re in a committed (and unhealthy) relationship with your meds.

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𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲:

Long-term or high-dose use of certain drugs (e.g., painkillers like ibuprofen, antibiotics, or statins) can lead to damage to organs like the liver, kidneys, or heart.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: You thought you were doing your liver a favor by avoiding alcohol, but nope, long-term meds are there to play the villain. “Sorry liver, kidneys—this is gonna hurt a little.”

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𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:

Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance, where bacteria evolve to resist the effects of the medication, making infections harder to treat.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Overuse those antibiotics, and bacteria start evolving like villains in a superhero movie. Pretty soon, those germs are wearing capes and laughing at your puny little pills.

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𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:

Some drugs, particularly those affecting the central nervous system, can lead to changes in mood, cognition, or behavior. Antidepressants, for example, may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in some patients.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Some drugs will make you question your life choices. One minute you’re chill, and the next, you're crying over a cereal commercial. Antidepressants may fix some things, but suddenly you're emotionally invested in toaster settings.

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𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺:

Certain medications, like corticosteroids or chemotherapy drugs, can weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Your immune system, once a mighty warrior, now needs a day off after taking certain meds. A simple sneeze from a stranger, and boom—you’re down for the count like a wrestler taking a folding chair to the back.

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𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:

Some drugs, if taken during pregnancy, can lead to congenital disabilities or developmental issues in the fetus. Medications such as isotretinoin (for acne) and certain anti-epileptic drugs are examples.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Pregnancy and meds don’t always get along. It’s like mixing oil and water… or ice cream and pickles. You know something weird is gonna happen, and it won’t be pretty.

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𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸:

Taking more than the prescribed dose of a medication can lead to overdose, which can be life-threatening. This is especially a concern with medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and certain stimulants.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: You pop one pill, feel okay. Another, slightly better. But three? Suddenly, it’s like a game of “Will I make it or did I just dramatically miscalculate?” Spoiler: no one wins this round.

In summary, while medicinal drugs play a crucial role in healthcare, it is essential to be aware of their potential negative effects. Understanding these risks can help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options.

Medicines or pharmaceutical drugs are chemical compounds that are used to find cure to, mitigate or identify ailments in living organisms. Such drugs can cause numerous biological impacts when given and are therefore critical in the present day treatment.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! 💬

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Assistant Content Lead, BIIHR

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LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Chittagong