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@article{205183,
        author = {Prachi Natekar and Aamer Quazi and Faizan Hussian and Aishwarya Salunke and Sakshi Maske},
        title = {Effect Of Indian Demographic on Self Medication in Term of Antibiotics Resistance},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {5499-5503},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205183},
        abstract = {Antibiotic medicines are not recommended for OTC (Over the Counter) use; however, self-medication practice is commonly observed in the Indian population. Self-medication with antibiotics may cause adverse effects and increase the risk of side effects. Many people purchase antibiotics as OTC drugs and do not complete the full course of treatment, which leads to the development of antibiotic resistance. In rural areas, people are often unaware of antibiotic resistance and its consequences. Taking antibiotic in doses that are higher or lower than the prescribed amount or, for a duration shorter or longer than the standard recommended period, can cause adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In India, self-medication with antibiotics remains wide spread, driven by factors like their easy over the counter access, economic limitations, hectic lifestyles, and dependance on advice from pharmacist, relatives, or previous prescriptions. Patients with chronic condition (e.g.: COPD, diabetes, hypertension) are prone to antibiotic self-medication and misuse due to frequent infections, symptoms confusion, prior exposure, polypharmacy confidence, weakened immunity, health care costs and incomplete courses- all accelerating bacterial resistance. It may also lead to serious health compliance. The prevalence is in Male (35.48%) and female (15.56) used self-medication due to lack of time, (32.26%) male and (26.67%) female used self-medication who were not consulted with physician. (24.44%) female and (3.3%) male believe in Ayurvedic.},
        keywords = {Self-medication, Antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Demographic factors, Indian population, Antibiotic misuse.},
        month = {June},
        }