University of Basrah holds panel discussion on misuse of drugs

The Department of Medicines and Toxicology of the Faculty of Pharmacy held a panel discussion entitled "Misuse and long-term use of medicines. Inhibitor of hydrogen pumps in the stomach by Dr. Osama Ayoub where he referred to the wrong use and long Long-term drugs used to treat stomach ulcers such as amprazolewhere studies and research have shown that use Long for more than 6 weeks for these medications leads to many side effects such as osteoporosis and deficiency Vitamins and minerals as well as may lead to heart diseases such as angina as well as cancer of the stomach and colon. Dr. Osama explained that it is necessary to prescribe such treatments for short periods while educating the patient about the seriousness of Symptoms resulting from long-term use.