Amid Coronavirus fears, sales of antibiotics, paracetamol, and respiratory drugs see a spike
Pharmaceutical firms seek nod to produce raw material locally
The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the US, said one major factor contributing to this global health crisis is the excessive use of antibiotics worldwide
AMR refers to the ability of a bacterium, virus or some other microbe to stop an antibiotic (or antimicrobial) from working against it
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The study points to a rapid spread of antibiotic resistance in the Indian population
Anything that disrupts the balance of microorganisms, such as antibiotics, which can kill both "good" and "bad" bacteria, has the potential to cause disease
The study, published in the journal eLife, shows that minocycline prevents this build-up even in older animals with age-impaired stress-response pathways
The new compounds appear to interfere with the ability of infectious bacteria to build cell walls
India is known as the pharmacy of the world, due to its large pharmaceutical industry
We know overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics contribute to resistance, so it's important we monitor antimicrobial use and develop strategies to improve practice
We've long prescribed antibiotics out of fear and habit, not science
Taking a proper dose of antibiotics can help in rapid reduction in the number of bacteria causing it
With these changes, you need less of the drug to have the same effect
Researchers drew data by monitoring health of 121,700 nurses who were all aged between 30-55
PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event
Identity of doctors prescribing any medicine and patients' profiles must be part of the database
10% of the 34m antibiotics prescribed in the UK every year are given to people who don't need them
Centre is in talks with state governments to go tough on any misuse of such drugs
It is mandatory to show prescription to procure some drugs, but chemists violate these norms