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Painkiller use with antibiotics may increase bacterial resistance: Study

August 30, 2025 1:30 pm

Revealing how common non-antibiotics are contributing to antibiotic resistance, the study "is a clear reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications

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Painkillers aren’t one-size-fits-all: Here’s why they may be less effective for women than men

March 17, 2025 6:25 pm

Several biological and hormonal factors influence how women respond to pain medications.

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US FDA approves suzetrigne: Why the non-opioid painkiller may be a game changer

January 31, 2025 11:11 pm

Opioids are a class of drugs that “derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant”, according to the website of the US-based Johns Hopkins Medicine. Some common opioids include oxycodone, morphine, codeine, heroin, and fentanyl.

Is overusing painkillers harming your stomach and kidney?

October 17, 2024 10:48 am

Here’s all you need to know about the hidden dangers of popping pills

Popping painkiller Meftal at will? Govt issues safety alert

December 09, 2023 2:21 pm

Side effects are rare and known, say doctors but advise against indiscriminate use without a prescription

Still addicted to painkillers for body ache and fever? Here’s why you should not take them randomly

July 21, 2023 4:35 pm

It is dengue season and if you contract this viral infection, consuming pain medicines can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Pain medicines are known to prevent clotting of the blood and hence can lead to worsening of the symptoms, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi

Are you taking painkillers daily? Chances are your liver is getting damaged

July 12, 2023 3:52 pm

According to Dr Sanjay Gupta, consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, consuming painkillers daily can cause a host of issues like liver injury, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, permanent kidney damage

Why shouldn’t you take OTC painkillers like Advil or Motrin? They up risk of heart disease, specially among diabetics

April 21, 2023 2:13 pm

In addition to the effect on heart and kidney, NSAIDs can also lead to gastric ulcer formation. So, keeping in view multiple adverse effects of this class of drugs, their prolonged use should be avoided by both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals, says Dr Chhavi Agrawal, Associate Consultant, Endocrinology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi.

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World Cancer Day 2021: What can a patient do to manage pain?

February 04, 2021 11:06 am

Every cancer patient should get adequate pain treatment. For this, speak with your doctor first, suggests Dr Uma Dangi, consultant medical oncology, Fortis Hospital Mulund & Hiranandani Hospital

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Painkillers during pregnancy does not up asthma risk in kids: Study

March 19, 2019 3:37 pm

According to a European study of nearly 500,000 women, painkillers during pregnancy is not responsible for the increase in the risk of asthma in children.