Punjab suspends six drugs, certain IV fluids after adverse reaction reports from hospitals
Patiala (PTI): The Punjab health department has issued a directive ordering immediate discontinuation of six drugs and certain intravenous fluids following reports of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from various health facilities in the state, said officials on Sunday.
A communication in this regard was issued by the director of the health department and has been sent to all civil surgeons and medical superintendents in the state.
The IV fluids and drugs, which will not be used, include normal saline (sodium chloride injection IP 0.9 per cent), ciprofloxacin injection 200 mg, DNS 0.9 per cent, bupivacaine HCL with dextrose injection and N/S dextrose 5 per cent IV fluid.
It has come to the notice of this office that suspected cases of adverse drug reactions have been reported in certain facilities following the use of specific drugs and IV fluids, said the communication.
As a precautionary measure, the department has suspended the use of these items until further notice, emphasising patient safety as the top priority, said the officials.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
