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Soni
Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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Research Article
Self-medication among Cancer Patients in Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna
Author(s): Soni* and Kushwaha AK
Introduction: Cancer patients self-medicate themselves for the treatment for coexisting diseases with many over the counter drugs along with chemotherapy. A complete analysis was done on various aspect of self-medication among cancer patients. Methods: A questionnaire-based study was done in the Out Patient Department of Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, a study was done in a single sitting. 32 patients voluntarily participated in the study among the 54 patients who attended the evening OPD. Results: Eighty-seven per cent of the subjects reported to be taking self-medication, 25% reported to be taking ayurvedic drugs of which the majority reported to be taking for pain. The majority reported the reason for selfmedication to be quick relief and 56% stated relief after medication. Conclusion: This observatio.. View more»