Gaurav Rayamajhi l Medical writer l Medical/Pharma Copywriter l Emcee l Presenter

If you happen to use it any time from now, make sure to check if it contains benzocaine. Benzocaine (5-20%) is a local anesthetic that comes in different formulations (spray, gel, ointment, paste) and is commonly used for intraoral use. You might use it as Orajel or Anbesol. It numbs the area of application and thus alleviates pain. While local side effects such as edema, irritation, and redness are common side effects and get subsided mostly on their own, there’s one rare condition that can often be life-threatening: Methemoglobinemia . Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin is reduced. People with breathing problems, heart disease, and the elderly are at greater risk of developing the condition. FDA has reported over 400 cases of benzocaine-induced-methemoglobinemia since 1971. Upon the appearance of any symptoms like the pale, bluish-gray coloration of the skin, lightheadedness, fatigue, or rapid heartbeat, you need immedia

I use Chatgpt. Does it diminish my creativity as a medical writer?   Well, yes if you use it as a servant. Absolutely no, if you use it as an assistant. It is all about how you use it. If you simply give it a command and use it to get work done, it does its job and then you are done. If you elaborate and simplify your command and use it to refine your work, it can be a great helper. Rather, a creative critic to brush up on your flaws. As a medical writer, Chatgpt has been my rephrasing go-to resource. And each time I give my command, I make sure to instruct Chatgpt to retain my essence and personalized touch. Surprisingly, Chatgpt has helped me not just create outstanding content but also learn better sentence structure, improve grammar, and add up my vocabulary. Relying solely on Chatgpt might not be a wise decision. However, having a sense of what to rely on and what not to, is extremely crucial. How have you been using Chatgpt in your niche? I would love to know.

Consistency on LinkedIn is what most of us miss. It was three months back, that I tried my best being consistent with my posting. I wanted to try my hands on medical writing and was doing my best to make that recognition on LinkedIn. Cut to the chase, I was looking for work. With slim experiences, it was not so easy to make people believe what I am capable of. And that’s when I started sharing my content on LinkedIn. And then something happened. One of my connections, who happens to be an expert today in the field of Medical Communications recommended me to someone who was looking for pharma writers. We communicated about the project. Though it took longer than expected, I finally signed in today as their team. It is an International portal that will be disseminating medical content online. Consistency works. But what I would like to highlight is to be consistent in a way to give people trust in what you do. I know when our family members still struggle to process fre