concept   antibiotics
culture   India
statement   In India, antibiotics are widely available without a prescription and there are concerns about overuse leading to antibiotic resistance.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ampicillin India Less commonly used due to limited access to healthcare and higher prevalence of other infectious diseases 1
2 ampicillin India Ampicillin is a less commonly prescribed antibiotic, and alternative antibiotics may be preferred for treating bacterial infections. 1
3 ampicillin India Available over the counter without prescription in some pharmacies. 1
4 antibiotic India Often overused and easily available without prescription, leading to antibiotic resistance 1
5 antibiotic resistance India Widespread use of antibiotics without prescription leading to higher levels of antibiotic resistance. 1
6 antibiotics India Often overused or misused, leading to antibiotic resistance 1
7 antibiotics India May be overused or misused, leading to antibiotic resistance 1
8 antibiotics India Sometimes freely available without prescription; may be used for a wide range of ailments beyond bacterial infections. 1
9 antibiotics India Sometimes overused and easily available without prescription, leading to antibiotic resistance 1
10 antimicrobial resistance India Antibiotic overuse due to easy access and potentially lower awareness of the consequences of antimicrobial resistance 1
11 daptomycin India Daptomycin is a less commonly prescribed and relatively expensive antibiotic, often used in treating severe infections in hospital settings. 1
12 one broad spectrum antibiotic India May be less accessible and reserved for more serious infections due to cost and availability 1
13 one broad spectrum antibiotic India Often considered a last resort due to potential side effects and development of antibiotic resistance 1
14 one broad spectrum antibiotic India Often used as a last resort due to concerns about antibiotic resistance and availability of alternative treatments such as Ayurvedic or herbal remedies 1