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J. health sci. (Londrina) ; 20(1)30/05/2018.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-909295

ABSTRACT

A gestação oferece barreiras éticas e técnicas à realização de ensaios clínicos, e para isso a farmacovigilância tem investigado e avaliado os efeitos decorrentes do uso de medicamentos. O estudo teve como objetivo verificar o índice da automedicação em foco na Atenção Farmacêutica a gestantes de alto risco atendidas na Policlínica Francisco Carlos Cavalcante Roque no município de Quixadá-CE. Tratou-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, consistindo em uma abordagem predominantemente quantitativa. As gestantes eram, na maioria, casadas, com faixa etária entre 29 a 39 anos, e as doenças predominantes foram Infecção (Urinária, vaginal e intestinal) e Hipertensão. Quanto a idade gestacional, apresentaram uma faixa de 8 a 39 semanas com média de 24 semanas. O uso de cigarro foi afirmado por 6,25% das gestantes, porém nenhuma relatou o uso de drogas. A utilização de medicamentos durante a gravidez pela prática da automedicação foi relatada por 33,75% gestantes, e três delas afirmaram sentir-se mal ao tomarem os medicamentos: Dipirona, Ibuprofeno e Dimenidrinato. Do total de 33 medicamentos usados pela automedicação 94% eram em forma de comprimidos, utilizados para queixas como cefaleia, êmese e náuseas, sendo que a indicação por conta própria. Portanto, sugere-se orientação farmacêutica a gestantes de alto risco com o intuito de minimizar efeitos teratogênicos e proporcionar melhoria em sua qualidade de vida.(AU).


Pregnancy offers ethical and technical barriers to conducting clinical trials, and for this reason the pharmacovigilance has investigated and evaluated the effects arising from the use of medicines. The study had as objective to verify the self-medication rate in focus on pharmaceutical attention to high-risk pregnant women attended at Policlínica c Francisco Carlos Cavalcante Roque in the municipality of Quixadá-EC. This was an observational, cross-sectional study, consisting of a predominantly quantitative approach. The pregnant women were, in the majority, married, aged between 29 to 39 years, and the predominant diseases were infection (vaginal, urinary and intestinal) and hypertension. Regarding the gestational age, they presented a range from 8 to 39 weeks, with an average of 24 weeks. The use of cigarettes was affirmed by 6.25% of pregnant women, but none reported the use of drugs. The use of medications during pregnancy through the self-medication practice was reported by 33.75% of pregnant women, and three of them said the felt bad when taking the medicines: Dipyrone, Ibuprofen and Dimenhydrinate. Of the total of 33 medications used by self-medication, 94% were in the form of pills, used for complaints such as headache, vomiting and nausea, being the indication for their own account. Therefore, pharmaceutical orientation is suggested for high-risk pregnant women with the aim of minimizing teratogenic effects and provide improvement in their quality of life.(AU).

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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 112(12): 805-811, Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-894856

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BACKGROUND The detection of live Mycobacterium leprae in soil and animals other than humans suggests that the environment plays a role in the transmission of leprosy. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of viable M. leprae in natural water sources used by the local population in five municipalities in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. METHODS Samples were collected from 30 different sources. Viable bacilli were identified by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the M. leprae gyrA gene and sequencing of the PCR products. Physicochemical properties of each water source were also assessed. FINDINGS M. leprae gyrA mRNA was found in 23 (76.7%) of the water sources. No association was found between depth of the water and sample positivity, nor was there any association between the type of water used by the population and sample positivity. An association between viable M. leprae and temperature and pH was found. Georeferencing showed a relation between the residences of leprosy cases and water source containing the bacterium. MAIN CONCLUSIONS The finding of viable M. leprae in natural water sources associated with human contact suggests that the environment plays an important role in maintaining endemic leprosy in the study region.


Subject(s)
Humans , DNA, Bacterial/genetics , RNA, Bacterial/genetics , RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Mycobacterium leprae/isolation & purification , Mycobacterium leprae/genetics , Water Microbiology , Brazil , Disease Reservoirs , Genotype
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Rev. APS ; 20(4): 645-649, 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-946648

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) representa a terceira causa de morte em vários países do mundo e principal causa de incapacidade física. Objetivo: Apresentar um caso de um idoso com prognóstico de Acidente Vascular Cerebral, com aplicação do teste de Rankin e Katz de uma Instituição Filantrópica de apoio ao idoso Remanso da Paz, Quixadá-CE. Relato de caso: O participante da pesquisa foi um idoso com 62 anos do sexo masculino, casado, diagnosticado com Hipertensão Arterial, aos 59 anos, que utilizava Losartana potássica 50mg, um comprimido ao acordar e outro antes de dormir. Sofreu um Acidente Vascular Isquêmico, o qual foi evidenciado por meio de exames como a tomografia computadorizada. Discussão: Os resultados evidenciaram o nível correspondente aos padrões de dependência moderada, o paciente em questão caminha sozinho, alimenta-se, escreve com a mão esquerda, porém, devido à imobilidade do braço e perna do lado direito do corpo, é incapacitado de realizar atividades diárias como troca de roupas, e movimentar-se ao sentar e deitar. Com isso, verifica a importância da atenção farmacêutica, que contempla a interação direta com o paciente, contribuindo, assim, para uma melhor expectativa de vida destes pacientes com prognóstico em AVC.


Introduction: Stroke (CVA) is the third leading cause of death in various countries throughout the world and a leading cause of physical disability. Objective: To present a case of an elderly man with a cerebral vascular accident prognosis, using the Rankin and Katz test, from a Philanthropic Institution in support of the elderly, Remanso da Paz, Quixadá, Ceará. Case report: The research participant was a 62 year old male, married, diagnosed with Arterial Hypertension at age 59, who used Losartan potassium 50mg, one tablet upon waking and another before bed. He suffered an Ischemic Vascular Accident, which was shown through examinations such as computed tomography. Discussion: The results showed the level corresponding to moderate dependency patterns, the patient in question walks on his own, feeds himself, writes with his left hand, but due to the immobility of the arm and leg on the right side of his body, is incapacitated for performing daily activities such as changing clothes, and moving around in order to sit and lie down. This situation verifies the importance of pharmaceutical care that contemplates direct interaction with the patient, thus contributing to a better life expectancy for these patients with stroke prognosis.


Subject(s)
Pharmaceutical Services , Stroke , Cardiovascular Diseases , Health Services , Hypertension
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 14(4): 230-233, 2016.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-827416

ABSTRACT

A atenção farmacêutica é de grande importância na terapia de um paciente, especialmente do idoso. O farmacêutico é o profissional indicado para orientar sobre os medicamentos prescritos e dispensados aos idosos, uma vez que estão em contato frequente com o paciente, podendo iniciar discussões sobre problemas de saúde e informar sobre a natureza das doenças crônicas, identificando as razões do tratamento. A prevalência de doenças crônicas entre os idosos, como problemas gastrintestinais, hepáticos e renais, implica maior consumo de medicamentos. O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar um caso de uma idosa diagnosticada com hipertensão, gastrite, insuficiência renal e esteatose hepática. Tomava hidroclorotiazida 50mg uma vez por dia, sinvastatina 20mg uma vez por dia à noite prescrita para um período de 3 meses, pantoprazol uma vez ao dia antes do almoço durante 2 meses, porém fazia acompanhamento médico mensalmente, e recorria à renovação da receita, afirmando que tem alívios de azias só com o uso do medicamento; fazia 2 anos que ela realizava a mesma terapêutica. Relatava que, desde o início do tratamento, não ocorreu nenhuma reação ou efeito adverso aos medicamentos. Após 23 dias da realização da entrevista, a paciente veio a óbito, tendo como causa principal a febre Chikungunya. Assim, ressaltamos a conscientização da população idosa sobre os riscos que podem ocorrer devido ao uso irracional de medicamentos, mostrando a necessidade de um estilo de vida mais saudável e o comparecimento às consultas, o que pode diminuir a incidência de complicações.


Pharmaceutical care is of great importance in the patient's therapy, especially that of the elderly. The pharmacist is the suitable professional for guidance on the drugs prescribed and dispensed to the elderly, since they are in frequent contact with the patient, being able to initiate discussions on health problems, and to inform about the nature of chronic diseases by identifying the reasons for the treatment. The prevalence of chronic diseases among the elderly, such as gastrointestinal, liver and kidney problems, implies greater use of medicines. The aim of this study is to present a case of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension, gastritis, renal failure, and hepatic steatosis. She was onhydrochlorothiazide 50mg once daily, simvastatin 20mg once daily at night prescribed for a period of three months, pantoprazole once daily before breakfast for two months, but had monthly medical follow-up, and refilled the prescription, stating that she only had heartburn relief with the use of the drug, since she had been on that treatment for two years. She reported that since the beginning of treatment she showed no reaction or adverse effect to medication. Twenty-three days after the interview, the patient died, with the main cause being Chikungunya fever. Thus, we highlight the importance of awareness of the elderly population about the risks that may occur from the irrational use of medicines, showing the need for a healthier lifestyle, and attendance to consultations, which may decrease the incidence of complications.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Fatty Liver , Gastritis , Hypertension , Pharmaceutical Services/trends , Renal Insufficiency , Chronic Disease , Drug Utilization
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