Prevalence and Patterns of Self-Medication during COVID-19 Pandemic Amongst Pharmacy Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Cross-Sectional Study DOI

Aisha F. Badr,

Lama Alghamdi,

Hanar Baraidah

et al.

Saudi Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 1(4), P. 112 - 117

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

Objective: Self-medication prevalence and characteristics during the ongoing pandemic have been assessed documented in some countries for COVID-19 treatment; little is known of this practice among pharmacy students who are estimated to higher knowledge medications their use. This study aims assess self-medication pattern population. Materials Methods: following IRB approval, a descriptive, cross-sectional was implemented, survey link distributed enrolled at King Abdulaziz University, from 1/1/2021 17/2/2021. Questionnaire items included (1) students’ demographic, (2) pandemic, (3) medications, vitamins supplements used (pre post infection), (4) source information, (5) how long they medication for. Results: A total 270 completed (39.9% response rate). Majority were between 21–23 years age (63.7%), female (70%), single (97%). 149 (55.2%) practiced pandemic. Most vitamin C (38.9%), followed by multivitamins (22.2%) D (18.1%). OTC paracetamol (26.3%) whereas, most prescription anxiolytics (4.8%), antibiotics (3.3%). relied on personal (77.18%) continued taking supplement less than month (56%). Moreover, 9.3% ( n = 25) tested positive self-medicated with: 44% 11), zinc 24% 6), aspirin 12% 3). Conclusion: Although pandemic; there minority did use such as anxiolytics, antidepressants which raise concerns over unattended mandate awareness risks associated with these medications.

Language: Английский

Ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Zhilong Song,

Senyuan Shi,

Yongli Zhang

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. e27647 - e27647

Published: March 1, 2024

The effect of ivermectin (IVM) in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still controversial, yet the drug has been widely used world. aim this review was to systematically evaluate clinical outcomes IVM patients with COVID-19. From inception June 22, 2023, PubMed, EMBASE, Web Science (WOS), and scopus databases were searched for relevant observational studies on risk RA migraineurs. We PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, Science, medRxiv, bioRxiv collect all publications from 2023. Primary all-cause mortality rate, mechanical ventilation (MV) requirement, PCR negative conversion, adverse events (AEs). Revman 5.4 assess bias (RoB) quality evidence. Thirty-three RCTs (n = 10,489) included. No significant difference rates or conversion between controls. There differences MV requirement (RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.47-0.96) AEs 0.87, 0.80-0.95) two groups. Ivermectin could reduce COVID-19, without increasing other risks. In absence a better alternative, clinicians use it caution.

Language: Английский

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Self-Medication during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: Findings and Implications to Promote the Rational Use of Medicines DOI Open Access
Patrícia Silva Bazoni, Ronaldo José Faria,

Francisca Janiclecia Rezende Cordeiro

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(12), P. 6143 - 6143

Published: June 16, 2023

Self-medication is identified by the consumption of medications without a prescription or guidance from qualified prescribing professional. This study estimated prevalence, profile, and associated factors with self-medication during COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. A cross-sectional was conducted through household survey Alegre city, November to December 2021. Descriptive analysis performed for sociodemographic clinical characteristics interviewees. Poisson regression robust variance used identify association variables self-medication. total 654 people were interviewed, whom 69.4% self-medicating. The younger age group (PR = 1.13; 95% CI 1.01–1.26), female gender 1.19; 1.04–1.37), alcoholic beverages 1.01–1.25), problems adherence pharmacological treatment 1.15; 1.04–1.28) self-medication, while occurrence polypharmacy 0.80; 0.68–0.95) protective factor directly related over-the-counter drugs, analgesics dipyrone paracetamol being most commonly used. including those under special control, lesser extent.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of sunscreens and antibiotics in groundwater during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Riviera Maya, Mexico DOI Creative Commons

Jacqueline Cooney,

Melissa Lenczewski, Rosa María Leal‐Bautista

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 894, P. 164820 - 164820

Published: June 12, 2023

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the Use of Over-the-Counter Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Ivan Vukosavljević,

Nataša Djorić,

Ivana Vukosavljević

et al.

Medicina, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(5), P. 803 - 803

Published: April 25, 2025

Background and Objectives: Self-medication includes the use of drugs or herbal preparations based on one’s own discretion recommendation another person, often a family member, friend, neighbor, even pharmacist, without prior examination consultation with doctor. The goal this study was to determine respondents’ reasons for using self-medication, frequency analyze differences in attitudes about self-medication relation several factors. Materials Methods: conducted as cross-sectional observational study. respondents were patients seeking medical at Health Center Jagodina who had used over-the-counter medications during COVID-19 pandemic. A total 175 participated design provided answers questions habits Results: More than half (53.71%) bought medicines prescription, most cases involving analgesics (52.83%). Almost three-quarters completely vaccinated (74.29%) against COVID-19. Additionally, 39.62% participants vitamins part their Among vitamins, commonly combination C D (20.75%), vitamin (5.66%), (1.89%). Conclusions: treatment coronavirus is more by younger respondents, are not yet married, do have income, rarely visit As supplements, zinc, mostly D.

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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication to prevent or treat COVID-19 among undergraduate students in Southern Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Katrinny Maria Teodoro Souza, EDUARDA L. WYSE, Raif Gregorio Nasre-Nasser

et al.

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Self-medication (SM) is the practice of consuming medicines without a prescription. Despite being potentially dangerous action, SM practiced globally and has been highlighted during COVID-19 pandemic. The aim this study was to evaluate for prevention or treatment factors associated with among undergraduate students in Southern Brazil. A cross-sectional conducted between July November 2020 using an electronic questionnaire collect information about sociodemographic characteristics, health perception, lifestyle. We collected 1,553 responses identified prevalence 14.9% SM. risk were earning BRL 2,101 5,250, studying at public university, distance course. protective age above 30 years, female sex, working participating internships, occasionally recommending their own medications other people, worsening main drugs products used ivermectin, vitamins C D, tea, azithromycin, zinc, propolis. Our data could help development education measures reduce guide population regarding risks practice.

Language: Английский

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A report on SARS-CoV-2 first wave in Ecuador: drug consumption dynamics DOI Creative Commons
Andrea Orellana‐Manzano, Fernanda Bertuccez Cordeiro, Andrea C. Garcia‐Angulo

et al.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 14, 2023

Introduction: The first COVID-19 wave in Ecuador started March 2020 and extended until November. Several types of drugs have been proposed as a potential treatment during this period, some affected people self-medicated. Method: A retrospective study was conducted with 10,175 individuals who underwent RT-PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 from July to November 2020. We compared the number positive negative cases symptoms drug consumption. Chi-square test independence clinical demographic data PCR results. Odds ratios analyzed consumption dynamics. Results: Of cases, 570 were COVID-19, while 9,605 negative. In there no association between result sex, age, or comorbidities. When considering data, Cotopaxi Napo had highest rates (25.7% 18.8%, respectively). Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas regions fewer than 10% cases. Drug dynamic analysis showed that presented higher both groups, most consumed medication acetaminophen. Acetaminophen Antihistamines odds Symptoms like fever cough more related Conclusion: has provinces differently. At national level, highly associated self-medication.

Language: Английский

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Self-Medication Among Medical Students During the COVID19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Princy Alpesh Patel,

Jill Zalavadia,

Ayushi Prajapati

et al.

National Journal of Community Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(05), P. 335 - 339

Published: May 1, 2023

Introduction: During the different wave of pandemic, due to various reasons self-medication practices among public increased. Medical students are prone such relevant background knowledge, and access drugs. This study assessed practice medial during waves pandemic south Gujarat. Material Methods: descriptive was conducted May June 2022 through self-administered form medical Gujarat, India. Study questionnaire included general demography; most frequently self-medication. drug reason behind it. Result: Out total 512 respondents, 381 (74.4%) did pandemic. 358 individuals (94.0%) at least one since start The commonly utilizing medicines as prophylactic Ayurvedic preparation, Multivitamins, Zinc Vitamin C. For treatment symptoms paracetamol (650 mg) used specially for body ache fever. main source information internet. Conclusion: depicted common It is a significant health issue especially times, with high consumption reported prevention or treating COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Self-Medication during and after Cancer: A French Nation-Wide Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access

Julie Maraud,

Sabrina Bedhomme, Bruno Pereira

et al.

Cancers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 3190 - 3190

Published: June 15, 2023

(1) Background: Little data are available in Western countries regarding self-medication practices the context of cancer. The aim this study was to describe prevalence during (cancer patients) and after cancer survivors). (2) Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional, online designed assess prevalence. Other objectives were explored, notably medication types, perceived risks, relation with symptoms quality life. (3) Results: Among 518 patients analyzed, 56.4% declared they practiced self-medication. Dietary supplements pain medications used by more than half patients. Self-medication order manage adverse effects anticancer therapies (63.8%), for which leading indication (39%), improve efficacy (43.8%, patients). Patients believed that could not lead drug interactions (84.9%, patients), or (84.6%, associated altered social functioning, pain, insomnia, financial difficulties. (4) Conclusions: performed responders (ongoing past cancer) be a marker undermanagement treatment-related effects.

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Investigation of bio-active Amaryllidaceae alkaloidal small molecules as putative SARS-CoV-2 main protease and host TMPRSS2 inhibitors: interpretation byin-silicosimulation study DOI
Shovonlal Bhowmick, Tapan Kumar Mistri, Mohammad Rizwan Khan

et al.

Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 42(14), P. 7107 - 7127

Published: July 24, 2023

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outburst is still threatening global health. This highly contagious viral caused by the infection of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Covid-19 and post-Covid-19 complications induce noteworthy mortality. Potential chemical hits leads against for combating are urgently required. In present study, a virtual-screening protocol was executed on potential Amaryllidaceae alkaloids from pool natural compound library main protease (Mpro) transmembrane serine (TMPRSS2). For collected 1016 curated library, initially, molecular docking using AutoDock Vina (ADV), thereafter 100 ns molecular-dynamic (MD) simulation has been best top-ranked binding affinity compounds both host proteins. Comprehensive intermolecular-binding interactions profile suggested that phyto-compounds Galantamine, Lycorenine, Neronine as potent modulators Mpro TMPRSS2 protein. All atomistic long range MD studies each top ranked complex in triplicates also illustrated strong three towards TMPRSS2. Identified might be recommended prospective anti-viral agents future drug development selectively targeting or blocking receptor, subjected to pre-clinical clinical assessment better understanding in-vitro interaction in-vivo validation.Communicated Ramaswamy H. Sarma

Language: Английский

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Enhancing self-medication practices in the era of infodemic: the role of pharmacovigilance DOI Creative Commons
Carlos‐Alberto Calderón‐Ospina

Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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