Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?
The story so far: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated, or prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antibiotics, linking inappropriate use to avoidable renal complications and chronic kidney disease (CKD). In its September 21 circular, it also reminded doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and the public that these…