Pranam EXPIRY DATE OF MEDICINES ETC
1 There is so much wastage of drugs as they are not used in time. Medications are expensive, and in the Asian and African continents, where many have the problem of affordability the debate is to see if the medication could be used even after the expiry date without losing the efficacy. Most of drug expiration dates information is from the study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration at the request of the military. With a large and expensive stockpile of drugs, the military faced tossing out and replacing its drugs every few years. What they found from the study is that 90% of more than 100 drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, were perfectly good to use even 15 years after the expiration date. Hence, the expiration date doesn't really indicate a point at which the medication is no longer effective or has become unsafe to use. 2 The expiration date is the final day that the manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of a medication. Drug expiration dates exist on most medication labels, including prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) and dietary (herbal) supplements. Proper storage of medications may help to extend their potency. The bathroom and medicine cabinet are not ideal places to store medications due to heat and humidity. Similarly, medications should not be left in a hot car. Medications remain most stable in dry, cool spaces away from light. Keep the prescription bottle caps tightly closed and always keep medications out of reach of children and pets. 3 The 2015 commentary in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, “Extending Shelf Life Just Makes Sense,” suggested that drug makers could be required to set a preliminary expiration date and then update it after long-term testing. An independent organization could also do testing similar to that done by the FDA extension program or data from the extension program could be applied to properly stored medications The United States' Center for Drug Evaluation and Research officially recommends that drugs past their expiration date be disposed of. It has been argued that this practice is wasteful, since consumers and medical facilities are encouraged to purchase fresh medication to replace their expired products, also resulting in additional profits for pharmaceutical firms. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study gets to the heart of medicine expiration and safety. Updated: August 13, 2017, it turns out that the expiration date on a drug does stand for something, but probably not what you think it does. Since a law was passed in 1979, drug manufacturers are required to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date at which the manufacturer can still guarantee the full potency and safety of the drug. 4 Medical authorities state that expired medicine is safe to take, even those that expired years ago. It's true the effectiveness of a drug may decrease over time, but much of the original potency still remains even a decade after the expiration date. Excluding nitroglycerin, insulin, and liquid antibiotics, most medications are as long-lasting as the ones tested by the military. Placing a medication in a cool place, such as a refrigerator, will help a drug remain potent for many years. Solid dosage forms, such as tablets and capsules, appear to be most stable past their expiration date. Drugs that exist in solution or as a reconstituted suspension, and that require refrigeration (such as amoxicillin suspension), may not have the required potency if used when outdated. Loss of potency can be a major health concern, especially when treating an infection with an antibiotic. In addition, antibiotic resistance may occur with sub-potent medications. Drugs that exist in solution, especially injectable drugs, should be discarded if the product forms a precipitate or looks cloudy or discolored. 5 A study by Khanchandani on efficacy, safety concern and disposal practices followed for expired drug preparations among medical personnel, found that 89.39% had knowledge that expiry date depends on both manufacturing and storing condition. Ninety one percent of subjects responded correctly that the drug should be best stored in cool dry and dark places. During the study they found out that the majority consider expired drug use is not safe but 89.39% of subjects were aware about not using insulin, liquid antibiotic, nitroglycerin after expiry. The testing conducted by the US FDA ultimately covered more than 100 drugs prescription and OTC drugs. The result showed that about 90% were safe and effective as long as 15 years past their original expiration date. Loel Dawis, expiration date chief said that with a handful of exceptions notably nitroglycerin, Insulin and Liquid antibiotic most drugs are probably as durable as the agency tested. 6 Potency and efficacy Medication's potency gradually decreases starting from the moment of its manufacture. This process is not in any way spontaneous after the expiry date. Expired drugs have not necessarily lost their potency and efficacy. The expiration date is only an assurance that the labeled potency will last at least until that date. Ongoing research shows that stored under optimal conditions, many drugs retain 90% of their potency for at least five years after the labeled expiration date, and sometimes longer. Even 10 years after the expiration date many pharmaceuticals retain a significant amount of their original potency. Solid dosage forms, such as tablets and capsules, are most stable past their expiration date. Drugs that exist in solution or as a reconstituted suspension may not have the required potency if used when outdated. 7 The best evidence of acceptable potency of the medications beyond their expiration date is provided by the Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) undertaken by the FDA for the Department of Defense. The aim of the SLEP program was to reduce medication costs for the military. SLEP has found that 88% of 122 different drugs stored under ideal conditions should have their expiration dates extended more than 1 year, with an average extension of 66 months, and a maximum extension of 278 months. Certain medications have a narrow therapeutic index and little decreases in the pharmacological activity can result in serious consequences for patients. Monoclonal antibodies should be included in this group. These drugs should not be used beyond the expiry date. 8 Hence marketing strategy is the root of expiration. And Ayurvedic is FLORA AND FAUNA and where is expiry for nature? KR IRS 19722 On Mon, 18 Jul 2022 at 19:14, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > QUES ANSW MEDICAL 07-2022-14 > > Dear friends, > > These are information compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2014’s and stored in > my computer. They are posted by *very learnt doctors in kidshealth.org > <http://kidshealth.org> etc. * > > *Many improvements have come in medical field. Hence some information may > have additions or some times changes.* > > *These are for general information, and for any health problem one has > to consult doctor.* > > *BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS.* > > Sincerely, > > *R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 18-07-2022* > > Q1. Do Tulsi products have curing effects? > > A1Yes. Ayurvedic tulsi preparations have significantly reduced the > symptoms of viral hepatitis. > > In diabetics it helps in lowering the blood sugar level. It raises the > human body immunity by increasing the antibody production. > > My note- I am told Tulsi theerth increases longevity and hence given in > temples > > Q2 From where we have the maximum dust of the house? > > A2 Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin. > > Q3 What is the name for milk in Ayurveda? How many types of milks are > described in Ayur veda? > > A3 Milk is called amrut in Ayurvedic texts. Ayurveda describes the > properties of eight kinds of milk: the milk of cows, buffaloes, goats, > sheep, *camels, elephants, horses and women. While cows milk is used as > food, other kinds of milk are used as medicine.* > > Q4 What are the Health benefits of milk? > > A4 Milk is sweet in taste and has a sweet after-digestion effect. It is > unctuous, lubricant and cold by nature. It increases strength and vitality. > *It > is a good brain tonic that helps enhance memory and the grasping capacity > of a child when consumed daily.* > > Milk is rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. > Being rich in calcium, it helps heal fractured bones. *When consumed in > old age, it strengthens bones. When consumed during pregnancy, milk gives > strength to the pelvic bones and helps increase milk secretion in case of > lactating mothers. * > > Q5 What are the Medicinal properties of specific types of milk? > > A5 Buffalo milk is heavy to digest. It should be consumed by those who > want to get rid of their frequent appetite and those suffering from > insomnia. > > Goat milk is light. It helps those suffering from asthma, fever and > diarrhoea. > > Sheep milk does not taste good but helps reduce the complaints caused by > vata dosha in the body. > > Camel milk reduces flatulence, oedema, ascitis, piles. > > Human milk helps treat eye infections. In the case of infants it is used > as eye-drops. It helps alleviate certain disorders like ascitis. > > Pay attention to hygiene. Avoid fresh milk if you do not have good > digestion. For easy digestion, boil milk and consume hot. But bear in > mind that milk boiled frequently becomes heavy to digest. > > Q6 People with Phobia is not uncommon. What's a Phobia? > > A6 A *phobia* is the fancy name for a fear. But a phobia isn't just any > kind of fear. A phobia is different because it is an extremely strong > fear of a situation or thing. It is also a kind of fear that doesn't go > away . > > A person who has a phobia will be afraid of something every time he or she > sees or experiences it. She won't just be afraid once or twice. Person who > have phobias often go out of their way to avoid the situation or thing that > scares them. > > Claustrophobia is the fear of being in an enclosed space, like an > elevator, a tunnel, or an airplane. > > Arachnophobia is a fear of spiders, whereas ablutophobia is a fear of > washing yourself or taking a bath or shower. > > Q7 Why there are expiry dates for allopathic medicines and no expiry dates > for Ayurvedic medicines? > > A7 There is no expiry date for ayurvedic medicines. Because there is no > chemical in it. > > However it is told by doctors we need not throw away the next day of > expiry the allopathic medines. It can be used for one or two months more.As > the expiry date approach the effect of chemicals also reduce. > > Similarly it has been observed though there is no expiry date as day go on > the effect reduces notably.eg:Amirtangen > > Q8 What is sukraneethi about taking food by a king after testing of > poisoning? > > A8 The mere sight of the poisoned food makes a swan (Hansa) to totter, > the black bee begins to make a noise, the peacock begins to dance, the > cock begins to 'crow', the Heron (KRAUNCH PAKSHI) gets intoxicated, the > monkey begins to pass 'filth' and urine, the mongoose (BABHRU) gets > excited, the 'starling' (SAARIKA PAKSHI) starts vomiting- These are the > ways to examine the poisoned food. > > The king and his administrators must examine the food, whether it is > poisoned or not, before consuming it > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/246382709.2329753.1658151849417%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/246382709.2329753.1658151849417%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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