9 guidelines to avoid the pit of new crown medication, taking the wrong medicine is not a joke

After the optimization of the epidemic prevention and control policy, residents infected with the new crown virus can choose to stay at home, and many people have purchased a variety of medicines
according to the list of various drugs circulating on the Internet in order to avoid having no drugs available after being infected with the new crown virus.

However, it should be noted that even over-the-counter drugs, many drugs are contraindicated when used, and once used incorrectly, it may cause liver and kidney damage and even damage life!

NetEase Health has sorted out the pit avoidance guide for new crown medication for you, please be sure to check yourself before taking the drug!

Pit avoidance guide 1: If you are not infected with the new crown virus, do not use preventive medication

There is currently no evidence to support that drugs can prevent new coronavirus infection, and if there is no confirmed infection, there is no need to take drugs
prophylactically in advance.

"It's medicine three points of poison" is not a joke, eat more fruits when you are fine, exercise and exercise, which is better
than taking medicine.

Pit avoidance guide two: Study the instructions before taking the drug, do not suffer losses and do not be deceived

People and people's conditions are different, and no matter how detailed the medication guidelines, it is impossible to cover everyone's situation
.

Read the instructions carefully before taking the drug, especially the three items of [adverse reactions] [contraindications] [precautions
].

If you can't understand and are too lazy to read, find an online consultation channel to consult a pharmacist or doctor
.

It's about your own life, don't be
so-so.

Pit avoidance guide three: Do not take multiple drugs at the same time, it will not make you better faster

Whether you have a cough, fever, runny nose or sore throat, when taking cold and fever-reducing drugs, you must follow the principle of
taking only one medicine.

cold medicine + cold medicine = risk of liver damage; cold medicine + antipyretic = risk of liver damage; Antipyretics + antipyretics = risk of
adverse reactions.

If you don't want to take risks, don't take so much medicine! Not only will it not get better or faster, but it may also go to the hospital!

Pit avoidance guide four: stop the drug when the symptoms are relieved, and there is no need to "consolidate" the efficacy

Whether it is fever-reducing drugs, cough medicines, or anti-allergic drugs, they are all "palliative, not cure" medicines, which can only relieve your discomfort and cannot "cure" your disease
.

Take medicine when you have symptoms, and when the symptoms are relieved, you don't need to take medicine to "consolidate" the effect
.

Pit avoidance guide five: antibiotics, conventional antiviral drugs, ineffective against the new crown

The new crown is a viral infection, and antibiotics kill bacteria, so antibiotics are ineffective
against the new crown.
Common antibiotic names generally include: cephalosporin, floxacin, xillin, mycin, cycline, nidazole, sulfonamide, and penem
.

Conventional antivirals such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and mabaloxavir (Xofluza), which are used against influenza viruses, have been shown to be ineffective
against the new coronavirus.

Shelter Guide 6: Don't care what medicine you take, don't drink alcohol

In addition to the well-known "cephalosporin with wine, just go", many drugs taken with alcohol can cause serious adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating, liver damage, etc
.

You don't have to go out of your way to remember which medicine you can't drink after eating, just keep one thing in mind: take medicine without drinking, drink alcohol without taking medicine
.
Alcohol is not a good thing, let alone drink it when you are sick
.

Pit avoidance guide seven: Even if it is Chinese medicine, you can't take it yourself

Many people think that the ingredients of Chinese medicine are natural, and even if they take the wrong medicine, they will not hurt their body, but this is not the case
.

Traditional Chinese medicine also has its contraindications, such as traditional Chinese medicine containing musk-like ingredients, pregnant women cannot take it; There are also some toxic Chinese medicines such as aconite, chuanwu, and caowu, which may cause poisoning
when taken by themselves.

Regardless of the drug, it should be used
under the guidance of a doctor or after reading the instructions carefully.

Guide to avoiding pits: Keep an eye on everything and see if the medicine you have taken has any effect

In order to relieve symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing, some cold medicines will add anti-allergic ingredients, which can cause drowsiness and slow response after taking them
.
Special circumstances such as driving, operating machinery, and working at height should be avoided
.

There are also cough suppressants such as dexmethadone, which cannot be combined with fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and other antidepressants, and there is a risk of
adverse reactions.

In short, before taking any drug, read the instructions and use the drug
cautiously in combination with your own situation.

Pit avoidance guide nine: special people must be more careful when using medicine

Special groups such as pregnant women, lactating mothers and children need to be extra careful, and you can refer to the table below
.

(√: optional; ×: Avoid use; Please consult: Use with caution against pros and cons, consult a physician or pharmacist
.
）

In addition, many parents cannot buy special drugs for children, so they reduce the dosage of adult medicine and give it to their children without authorization, which can easily lead to deafness and even death of children! Be sure to pay attention
.

In short, I hope everyone pays attention to medication safety, do not panic, do not be gullible, and do not be careless
.
I wish you all health and peace!

Source: Guidelines for Home Treatment of People with Novel Coronavirus Infection, Expert Guidelines for Home Rehabilitation of Patients Infected with Novel Coronavirus (First Edition), People's Daily, Peking University Third Hospital