Jakarta: A person who takes the drug with the right dose and use it correctly, but feels unwanted effects such as racing heart, stomach cramps or drowsiness, then that person is said to experience side effects of the drug. Starting from drugs that are familiarly used everyday, to drugs specifically for hard diseases, they must have side effects. Everyone also has the potential to experience side effects.
Regarding the importance of public knowledge about the reporting of drug side effects, especially for cancer patients, Prof. Dr. dr. Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo, SpPD, KHOM, FINASIM, FACP, Chairman of the Indonesian Cancer Foundation (YKI) said, for the sake of patient safety, it is necessary for medical personnel to adhere to the principle of “First, Don’t Harm”.
“Or take all steps to prioritize patient safety,” he said in a Webinar Patient Safety Day, Thursday, September 17, 2020.
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However, he continued, it is also very important for cancer patients to immediately report to a doctor if side effects occur after using certain drugs. “So that doctors can provide advice if certain medical treatments are needed or change drugs if they have to undergo other treatments,” said Prof. Aru.
Common side effects of drugs that can occur in cancer patients include nausea, dizziness, chapped lips and fatigue. For this reason, patients are advised to understand the treatment that is being carried out, along with the side effects that can / may occur and also make changes in lifestyle and appropriate diet to minimize side effects of treatment, if possible.
Dr. Eko Adhi Pangarsa, SpPD, KHOM – Chairman of YKI Cab. Central Java explained, side effects can occur during the treatment period. Ranging from light to heavy.
We recommend that patients and their families consult their doctor for information regarding side effects that may or may occur during treatment. The patient, family or patient caregiver can ask for information on how to manage side effects, if possible.
“Patients, families or patient nurses are also asked to immediately report to the doctor if side effects occur that require immediate treatment,” he concluded.
(YDH)
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