Análise do comportamento de compra de medicamentos isentos de prescrição e da automedicação

Os Medicamentos Isentos de Prescrição (MIPs) são de venda livre que têm como propósito tratar sintomas e distúrbios menores, sendo responsáveis pela movimentação de bilhões de dólares a cada ano mundialmente. É permitida a veiculação de propagandas direta ao consumidor, não sendo obrigatória a apresentação da prescrição. A disponibilidade e o consumo de MIPs podem impactar a saúde, economia e a promoção do uso racional de medicamentos, portanto se faz necessário compreender o comportamento e as motivações dos consumidores pelos MIPs e a prática da automedicação. Para tanto, conduziu-se um estudo entre março e junho de 2014 por meio de entrevistas com perguntas abertas referentes a classes terapêuticas adquiridas para automedicação, frequência com que os consumidores compraram MIPs e se automedicaram, os problemas de saúde que os motivaram a se automedicarem e a comprarem MIPs e à prática da automedicação. Foram entrevistados 47 consumidores entre 18 e 70 anos residentes em Araraquara/SP. A indicação familiar é o fator de influência mais recorrente (14), seguida pela indicação do balconista da drogaria (11) e amigos (6). A classe de MIPs mais consumida pelos entrevistados é a de analgésicos, que está relacionada com a ocorrência de dores de cabeça e musculares, sendo que a compra de MIPs ocorre, no mínimo, uma vez por mês. As motivações para a compra são principalmente o preço (33) seguido da marca (30). A automedicação ocorre também para o alívio de dores e a maioria alegou saber o conceito da automedicação porém, ainda assim, afirmou administrar por conta própria medicamentos MIPs e/ou sujeitos a prescrições, sem orientação de um profissional de saúde.

Uso de um distrator ósseo dentoimplantossuportado, feito a partir de tornos expansores convencionais, na reabilitação oral

Osteodistraction is a clinical reality, available in the last decades for the resolution of large bone deficiencies, in cases that there are pre-existing, but misplaced implants and teeth. The aims of thearticle is to present a case report in which a new possibility for bone distraction, based on tooth-implant bone distractors, made from standard orthodontic expansion-screws, was used in an area where there was an extensive need of alveolar bone and aesthetical recovery, allied to teeth and dental implant misplacement. This technique presented good clinical results, associated to effective simplicity and low cost, becoming viable clinical solution for bone tissue augmentation and aesthetical optimization. In resume, it is possible to say that the suggested technique achieved its objectives, improving the hard and soft tissue profile, whilst allowing completion of oral rehabilitation.

Feliz para sempre? Uma análise dos efeitos do uso a longo prazo de antidepressivos

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Avaliação do uso profilático de omeprazol em pacientes internados no hospital estadual Américo Brasiliense

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Assistência cirúrgico-odontológica a pacientes imunodeprimidos por uso crônico de corticoides

Objective: The objective of this work, and review concepts on the physiology of hormones Adrenals to enhance pre, trans and post-operative care to dentists facing surgical, dental care of immunosuppressed patients. Literature review: The corticosteroids are among the most used drugs in medicine in recent times due to its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities, especially in transplant patients and patients with chronic autoimmune diseases. However, the continuing use of these drugs leads to a decrease in endogenous production of cortisol by the adrenal. Besides depressing the patient’s immune system, it may generate many parallel undesirable effects like blocking the production of the natural hormone of adrenal cortex, or steroid called cortisol, which may be the cause of a malfunctioning of the adrenal gland, causing hypofunction or hyperfunction of the gland. Final considerations: This fact will lead to changes in the planning of dental surgery, where it will be necessary special actions towards the patients who have this condition.

Selección del tratamiento farmacológico en el estado de mal epiléptico en niños

The status epilepticus (SE) is characterized by a series of crises which occur without recovery of consciousness or a single seizure lasting more than 30 minutes and can damage the central nervous system and systemic. The duration and frequency of attacks are directly related to patient prognosis. Whether seizures occur often and are longer, increase the risk of neurological and systemic complications. Child population has a higher frequency of seizures and it is associated with a lower threshold of immature brain to trigger these episodes. Aim: To determine the safest drugs prescribed for children in SE, their doses and schedules. A bibliographic survey was performed in electronic databases. Methods: The scientific health descriptors used for search was: “status epilecticus” and “anticonvulsivants” and “child”. Results: This strategy identified 396 manuscripts, of whom four were considered eligible for the study, after the assessment by floating reading and criteria. Of these, two were randomized trials and two descriptive. The studies address the use of oral midazolam, rectal diazepam and intravenous lorazepam. Conclusions: All investigated drugs were effective in treat in status epilepticus. Lorazepam is highlight, since it has fewer secondary effects and, as an alternative to the intravenous, oral midazolam. However, there is a need for further studies to demonstrate the efficacy and safety in the use of drugs in children.

A importância da atenção farmacêutica após a verificação da qualidade microbiológica de medicamentos contendo paracetamol encontrados em algumas residências de Américo Brasiliense - SP

It is known that a high microbial count can compromise the stability of medicines, thus reducing their therapeutic efficacy. This work tried to demonstrate that the microbial contamination can be directly related to the inadequate handling of the medicines stored in homes, making it possible to draw strategies to reduce the possible risks of medical therapy offering correct information and advising. The objective of this work was to evaluate the quality of the medicines containing paracetamol found in the residences of Américo Brasiliense-SP, using the microbial analysis of non-sterile method described in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (1988). The medicine samples (30 samples) were obtained directly from the interviewed local residents, who had received new medicine bottles of the same product. An analysis of viable microorganisms (bacteria and fungus) was carried out to identify pathogens found in the collected samples. Although 90% of the analyzed samples have shown some microbial contamination, the results indicated the absence of pathogenic microorganisms, and the total count of viable microorganisms was below the maximum value for non-sterile (104 UFC/g or mL). It was also verified that the local residents stored the medicines in appropriate places, according to the orientations received when they bought the medicines in pharmacies and drugstores, showing the importance of information for the correct use and conservation of pharmaceuticals.

Método para controle da qualidade de medicamentos sólidos por difração de raios X

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Queixas técnicas e eventos adversos a medicamentos notificados em um hospital sentinela do interior de São Paulo, 2009-2010

Objective: to describe technical complaints and adverse drug events reported in a sentinel hospital in São Paulo state in 2009 and 2010. Methods: This is a descriptive study. Information was obtained from the sentinel hospital Risk Management database. Results: we found 199 reports related to drugs: 70.0% were technical complaints, 21.0% ineffective therapy and 9.0% adverse reaction to medication. The pharmacological groups with highest number of reports were: drugs that act on alimentary tract and metabolism (25.1%), the nervous system (25.1%) and anti-infective drugs for systemic use (22.1%). Conclusion: technical complaints and adverse drug events were frequent, despite recognized underreporting. The characterization of these events could inform the adoption of control measures and permanent educational actions in health services in order to prevent their occurrence.

Medicamentos anti-hipertensivos na gestação e puerpério

Pregnancy toxemia is a multisystemic disease, which occurs mainly at the end of pregnancy, characterized by clinical manifestations such as hypertension, edema and proteinuria. It is the most commonly occurred medical complication in pregnancies and the main cause for perinatal and maternal morbimortalities. The purpose of this article is to review the main aspects concerning the use of antihypertensive agents during pregnancy and puerperium. The data has been collected from Pubmed and Bireme, from 2006 to 2010 using the words “anti-hipertensivo e gravidez” and “antihypertensive and pregnancy”. The knowledge regarding hypertension during pregnancy and its therapy is evolving; the search for medication that could protect the mother from acute dangers and to ensure a healthy newborn must be the focus. Evidence is still lacking regarding the best therapy, beginning period, duration and results. In spite of the pharmacological advances, there are still no drugs completely exempt of compromises to the mother and the conceptus.

Exposição de pacientes com síndrome de dor miofascial (SDM) à capsaicina: desenvolvimento de forma farmacêutica de uso tópico com possível ação analgésica

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Exposição de pacientes com síndrome de dor miofascial (SDM) à capsaicina: desenvolvimento de forma farmacêutica de uso tópico com possível ação analgésica

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Dispensación de medicamentos para el tratamiento del dolor en oficinas de farmacias comunitarias de la isla de Gran Canaria

[ES] El objetivo general del trabajo fue ampliar los conocimientos sobre el uso de fármacos utilizados en el tratamieno del dolor como los antiinflamatorios no esteroides (AINEs), los opioides y antimigrañosos, princpalmente para esclarecer posibles invonvenientes asociados a una utilización incorrecta. Se diseño y llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo transversal. Mediante un cuestionario previamente elaborado, se entrevistó a 403 pacientes y se obtuvieron datos de 1378 dispensaciones entre 2009 y 2010, desde siete farmacias comunitarias. El análisis de los datos situó a los AINEs como el grupo más destacado en la población estudiada respecto a casi todas las variables que se definieron, con valores máximos en frecuencia de utilización, dispensación sin receta, efectos adversos y otros incovenientes. Su amplio consumo puede estar relacionado con muchos de los efectos adversos especificados por los pacientes encuestados y también con el aumento del uso de otros medicamentos. La información sanitaria no está adaptada a la comunidad estudiada, lo que puede magnificar los problemas e influir sobre la salud y el nivel de satisfacción, mientras la contribución de los AINEs al gasto farmacéutico cada vez está siendo más elevado.

Fundamentos biológicos para el uso de la mucosa oral como vía de aplicación de métodos inmunoterápicos

El transporte de medicamentos a través de la mucosa oral ha sido objeto de particular atención, especialmente en las ultimas dos décadas. Entre las distintas regiones de la mucosa oral, la mucosa sublingual es el sitio primario utilizado para la administración de diferentes sustancias incluidos algunos tipos de antígenos. La estructura histológica de esta área muestra la existencia de numerosas células inmunocompetentes capaces de activar el sistema inmunológico. Previo a la descripción de las diferentes rutas de absorción de fármacos y experiencias sobre permeabilidad de la región sublingual, se realiza una breve reseña de la histología y anatomía del área sublingual. En este trabajo también se tratan las ventajas y desventajas de la vía sublingual y el potencial aprovechamiento de la inmunoterapia sublingual para el tratamiento de patologías sistémicas y orales.

El aborto con medicamentos en América latina. Las experiencias de las mujeres en México, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú

Este documento da cuenta del trayecto del estudio, desarrollado durante dos años,se llevó a cabo un estudio de tipo cualitativo, con perspectiva de género y de derechos, haciendo uso de entrevistas a profundidad, mediante el cual fue posible hacer una aproximación hacia la vivencia propia de 49 mujeres que han experimentado el aborto con medicamentos en cuatro países de América Latina en que el aborto está restringido legalmente (México, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú. El proceso permitió recoger y analizar las construcciones y las valoraciones de las mujeres acerca de su experiencia con la interrupción del embarazo con medicamentos, teniendo en consideración sus características sociodemográficas y los contextos culturales en que se desenvuelven. Cuyos hallazgos reportan aspectos de interés primordial para la salud pública, para el desarrollo de políticas y para el fortalecimiento de la educación y prevención en el campo de la salud sexual y reproductiva de las mujeres en la región de América Latina.