BSN2C

Pharmacology

Medicine, as we all know, are medical strategies and procedures are those that are
employed to prevent, control, or alleviate the symptoms of diseases or other abnormal
circumstances. This can also refer to a legal drugs that performs the same function. Reduced
blood pressure, the treatment of infections, and pain relief are a few examples of how drugs are
beneficial. There is a chance that something unfavorable or unexpected could happen to you if
you use a drug, that’s why we should be careful and mindful in using one. Also, there are
different types of medicines. These include: tablets, capsules, syrups, drops, suppositories,
inhalers, vaccine, and many more.
Before taking any medication, we should be informed of how it will affect our bodies, the
amount/dosage we should take, and the reason we should take it in order to prevent any potential
consequences or complications. Additionally, we should identify whether the medication needs
prescription from a physician or it is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. Prescription drugs are
ones that are intended to treat specific illnesses or symptoms that require medical attention.
Prescriptions, which are normally required when purchasing at a drugstore or dispensary, are
used by doctors to prevent drug abuse, such as excessive use, redistributing, or copying. On the
other hand, OTC medicines are ready to sell drugs or can be sold directly without the need of a
prescription to a doctor.
The medicine/drugs that are being used should be right in: name and appearance of drugs,
dosage, time of use, duration of treatment, and method of use and concealment, and price.
Conversely, we should avoid: self-medication, immediate use of dextrose, too little or too much
dosage, and immediate discontinuation of medication. Although we might not think so, the
knowledge provided by this information will enable us to guard against worse-case scenarios.
By the same token, we should be aware of what Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is. It
occurs when bacteria, viruses, parasites, and any other microorganisms change over time and
cease responding to treatments, making illnesses harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease
spread, serious illness, and death. The drugs stop working as a result, and the illnesses persist in
the body, increasing the risk that they may spread to other individuals. This can be prevented if
we properly take our medications and avoid situations that can harm our health, such the
previously described self-medication.
As a student studying in nursing program, having knowledge about this will allow us to
recognize treatment outcomes to medications and adverse drug reactions that will help us
maintain our future patient’s safety and effectively meet their requirements.