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Some bacteria get used to the drugs, and they no longer kill bacteria.
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What happen to mothball over a period of time?
They simply dry out & become ineffective. most are good for 6 mos.
Can prescription medicines be used after the discard date?
It is best to not use drugs past their expiration date. Over time, drugs, especially generics, lose some of their active ingredients. This changes the dosage in unpredictable ways. At best, the medications my become ineffective.
How arre drugs bad?
Drugs can be bad to our health by taking it over dose and taking it without prescription of the doctors and it will lead to a serious problem if we become addicted by it.
Is there medicine you can get over the counter for pink eye?
ineffective medicine
What are the health risks of injecting drugs?
One thing that may happen when injecting drugs is the site may become inflamed and may lead to infection. Also if use the same site over and over again it may become hardened and unable to take the acceptance of drugs. This usually is an irreversible effect. The other risk is if you share needles theres a huge risk of HIV and Hepatitis.
Which best explains why Carter lost popularity over the Iranian hostage crisis?
He looked weak and ineffective. *APEX*
Can you become a police officer if you have been to methadone clinic for drug abuse but do not use it or drugs anymore?
no because it is on your record and can not be over-looked, to become a cop you must have a clean record 100%
What kinds of drugs are non-prescribed drugs?
Drugs you can buy over the counter at a pharmacy.
How does resistance develop in bacteria?
Bacteria, like all organisms, have phenotypic variations. Some bacteria are resistant to antibacterial drugs and survive the onslaught of these drugs. They then go on to have progeny ( by fission ) that they confer this resistance on so that you have a new population of resistant bacteria.
What are some slogans for over the counter drugs?
Don't buy over the counter drugs... Buy over the counter PUGS! (DOGS)
Why do people become addicted to tabacco and drugs?
They get high from their brains being deprived of oxygen, some drugs cause brain damage in people. Meth can cause holes in people's brains if used over long periods of time.
What is the purpose of snorting Lortabs or Xanax?
Anyone doing that will be abusing the drugs to get high. These drugs are crushed for "snorting" but their formulations and preparations are made for oral ingestion. Some drugs can be made intended for slow release in the stomach and intestines over time but if crushed they may cause too much released all at once or be totally ineffective. The powders in the preparations of the tablets can do serious harm to the mucus tissue in the nose. It probably is a waste as well as a hazard, too.
