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𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢; 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
- 𝙇𝘼𝙊 𝙏𝙕𝙐

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

#MyTwitterAnniversary

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

Producers of #Ramayana #RamayanaMovie #RamayanaPartOne must keep a tab on 3D projection quality especially in Multiplexs'

@WorldOfRamayana @malhotra_namit

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@poojaofficial5 Please check 👇

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

STAY WITH ME.

A few years ago, a patient was referred to me because he was diagnosed with complicated cirrhosis. He had an infection which led to a condition called hepatic encephalopathy (brain failure due to high ammonia levels). The treatment largely involved ammonia reducing therapies. One drug was central to this - Rifaximin - a non-absorbable antibiotic that reduced ammonia in the body. I prescribed him Rifaximin for 6 weeks and advised him follow-up.

He came back to me, not after six weeks, but in 4 weeks, this time, in liver coma (worst stage of brain failure - due to very high ammonia). He spent two days in the ICU and six days in total in the hospital. His hospital bill was close to INR 80,000. He had no insurance and his wife borrowed the money from neighbors and friends to clear hospital dues.

Upon questioning, I found that he was not taking the Rifaximin drug I had prescribed. He was only on the other two drugs (one, a syrup called lactulose for improving ammonia clearance in gut). I was furious, because the patient spent a whole week unecessarily in the ICU and wasted so much money that he never had - just because he was "not compliant" to my orders. I decided it was time for me to school him a bit.

But I was wrong. He was compliant. He had purchased Rifaximin and was on it. For 15 days. Thereafter, he could not afford it. He was an autorickshaw driver who shuttled school children every morning and evening. He could hardly make ends meet. He had two children of his own. The Rifaximin brand I prescribed him was 42 rupees per tablet. He had to consume two a day - which would mean 2520 rupees a month. He just did not have that money - so he skipped it - to not compromise on other important matters - childrens education and food.

He was confused and scared about opting for a cheaper version of Rifaximin because one, he was unsure about the quality of Rifaximin that was not prescribed by me and two, he was "scared" that I would scold him for buying a cheaper Rifaximin and if that got him into trouble.

I was confused and scared about prescribing a cheaper version of Rifaximin because one, I was unsure about the quality of Rifaximin that was not "a good promoted brand" and two, I was "scared" that his family would scold me for prescribing a cheaper Rifaximin and if that got him into trouble.

It is heartbreaking that many doctors still simply don’t trust generic medicines. Too often, they worry that these cheaper options are lower quality or might cause more problems than the big, famous brands. This fear leads them to prescribe expensive drugs instead, and the real tragedy is that it pushes vital healthcare out of reach for the ordinary people who need it most - like my patient.

This narrative, that generic drugs 'are never good' and that only big pharmaceutical marketed drugs are what works has been deeply ingrained into doctors and patients alike - I do not know by whom and since when. Looking back, these strong emotions were based on either opinions, testimonials or second- and third-hand information. Not evidence.

Like I said. Stay with me. This is life changing and will disrupt the drug market in India. Here are the results of The Citizens Generic vs. Brand Drugs Quality Project.
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[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@MallikarjunaNH Sir, please watch 2 part - History of Karnataka

https://t.co/QuutK6tdwN

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

Well created "History of Karnataka"

https://t.co/QuutK6tdwN

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@ChristinMP_ Both Loco Pilots greetings each other with Train horns 😄

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@MannyG1107 They have published names of OMC & blend %. Let them issue notice directly to OMC.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@DosaSpeaks @ArshadRizwan Please have GOK Law dept study prevalent Act

[Gyan Prakash @Jabalpursafety]

Sale of E20 Petrol without ISI Test certificate and ISI mark is illegal under
Essential Commodities Act
BIS Act
Petroleum Act
Quality Control Order
&
punishable offence.

Complaint can be lodged with
Police
Judicial Magistrate
District Collector
Ask Quality Certificate fm Govt.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@DosaSpeaks @ArshadRizwan Sir, court hogakke beda, if fuel blending is not confirming to BIS Standards, GOK can fine & use adulteration clause

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@sumanthchandar Govt of Karnataka Legal Metrology can take action on purity/ blending beyond Govt approved % instead they chose to write a letter 🤨🧐

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@ChristinMP_ @BDAOfficialGok Seems like an after thought response to the reaction of citizens

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

Hon'ble Min @utkhader & @ArshadRizwan , pls have cap on MRP of bottled water in Karnataka at Malls/ Multiplex. 1L costs ₹60 - ₹80!

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@blrcitytraffic @kmpalyatrfps @Jointcptraffic The time taken for same distance midnight is 17 minutes

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

Saturday special traffic on Magadi Main Road to Vijayanagar - 1 hour (12 kms)

@kmpalyatrfps staff are on duty

@blrcitytraffic @Jointcptraffic

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@MallikarjunaNH Legal Metrology Department can penalise Oil Cos.' for fuel quality/blending deviations, which they must & write to OMCs to pay the fine. No point in writing to Union Govt.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@rpramodhkumar Sir, while you can block, don't reply even with Stop. That action will confirm that mobile number is valid.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@srinualavilli If Transport dept collects ₹3000 crore in pending traffic fine, this hike could have been avoided.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@ChristinMP_ @BMTC_BENGALURU EMC to KR Pura by Volvo was ₹20 per person. (₹60 for 3)

EMC to Singannapalya Metro in Auto is ₹70 for 3 people.

If all Auto Unions/ APP rides provide fixed charge, they can put BMTC out of business in Tech Corridor

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@ChristinMP_ Indeed, it's very discouraging, despite the crowded Metro, I commute by Bus, Metro & Walk each day to commute to my office.

[P.D 𝕏 @dabir]

@MallikarjunaNH @CMofKarnataka Sir, please add BWSSB water charges as well