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October 8, 2025Journal of the Pakistan Medical AssociationOpen Access

Over-the-counter antibiotics: a double-edged sword in fight against antimicrobial resistance

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MSMuhammad SaeedMLMaryam LatifZZZain Ul Abadin Zafar

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Overview

Analysis of antibiotic misuse highlights growing antimicrobial resistance in LMICs, suggesting urgent interventions.

Key Points

  • Antimicrobial resistance has become a significant cause of mortality, leading to millions of deaths annually.
  • A report indicates that antibiotic misuse has led to increased resistance against critical antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones.
  • Data shows that many patients lack knowledge about proper antibiotic use, contributing to self-medication and AMR.
  • WHO reports suggest that a large portion of antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate, fueling resistance development.

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Saeed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5d50830fda0630036aef3https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.30584
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