Friday, November 7, 2008

Antibiotic abuse

I have seen unusual number bronchopneumonia just this past 2 weeks. They have been using Co-trimoxazole antibiotic when I see then but the problem is they did not improved. I believe my worst fear is here, the resistance of bacteria to Co-trimoxazole antibiotic. I have been using this antibiotic for about ten years already. This is a result of antibiotic misuse. Patient already self medicate with this antibiotic. The health personnel also learn to use this antibiotic but the problem is the dosing. Most of the time the dose is not appropriate. I have to stop using Co-Trimoxazole now, instead, more effective and expensive medicine will be needed. I hope the patients can afford this medications. It is life saving medicine.It would be more difficult for my patients since most of them are from the lower income status. I hope health personnel learn to use antibiotic properly.

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