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Pharm. care Esp ; 16(3): 98-109, mayo-jun. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-125534

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Los anticonceptivos hormonales (AH) son medicamentos muy efectivos y seguros; sin embargo, debido al elevado número de usuarias, se vigila constantemente su seguridad. Objetivos: Conocer las características de las usuarias de AH, de la prescripción y uso del AH; investigar la percepción de seguridad de la usuaria sobre el AH utilizado en la actualidad, determinar los factores de riesgo, enfermedades, medicación habitual e identificar Problemas Relacionados con los Medicamentos (PRM). Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal mediante un cuestionario no validado, administrado por el farmacéutico durante los meses de Febrero a Julio de 2013. Solamente participaron en el estudio las usuarias de AH que acudían a la farmacia demandando un AH. Resultados: Durante el periodo de estudio, 143 mujeres participaron en el mismo. Al 31,5% no le iba bien el tratamiento y el 30,8% experimentó al menos una reacción adversa (ganancia de peso, cefaleas, manchados irregulares, náuseas, etc.).El 52,5% de las usuarias presentaba factores de riesgo añadido para sufrir un evento cardiovascular. Durante el estudio se detectaron posibles PRM casi en el 20% de las usuarias. Conclusiones: Casi una de cada tres usuarias experimentó al menos una reacción adversa con el AH en uso. Las reacciones adversas que refirieron fueron leves y transitorias. Más de la mitad de las usuarias presentaba factores de riesgo añadido para sufrir un evento cardiovascular


Background: Hormonal contraceptives (HC) are very effective and safe. Nevertheless, their safety is constantly monitored due to the high number of users Aims: To find out the characteristics of HC’s users, the prescription and the HC use; to investigate the user’s perception of safety of the HC she currently uses; to determine the risk factors, diseases, and regular medication; to identify Problems Related to the Medicines (PRM). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a non-validated questionnaire, which was administered by the pharmacist from February to July, 2013. Only took part in the study the HC users who came to the pharmacy asking for a HC. Results: During the study period, 143 women took part on it. The treatment did not work for 31.5% of them and 30.8% experienced at least, an adverse reaction (weight gain, headaches, irregular spotting, nausea, etc.). 52.5% of the users presented risk f actors to suffering a cardiovascular event. During the study possible PRM were detected almost in 20% of the users. Conclusions: Nearly one in every three users experienced at least, an adverse reaction with the HC in use. The adverse reactions reported were mild and transient. More than half of the users presented added risk factors to suffer a cardiovascular event. The pharmacist has to take responsibility for the patient’s pharmacotherapy and follow the treatments in order to detect PRM and improve their quality of life


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Humans , Female , Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal/adverse effects , Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal/pharmacology , Risk Factors , Pharmacies/organization & administration , Progestins/adverse effects , Pharmacies/supply & distribution , Confidence Intervals , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Tobacco Smoke Pollution/adverse effects , Overweight/complications
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