Uso de anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais por acadêmicos de uma instituição de ensino superior na região metropolitana de Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

Abstract

Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs are widely used drugs because they have several pharmacological effects, and may cite as well, actions, anti-thermal, analgesic and antiplatelet agents. Drugs of this drug class exert their actions by inhibiting the enzyme cycloxygenase (COX). They can be divided into COX 1, COX 2 and COX 3, each of which has a function in the body. These drugs due to non-selectivity of inhibition of COX isoforms, demonstrate a high rate of adverse reactions. This drug class falls under the Prescription Free Medicines (MIP´s), according to Resolution-RDC nº98 / 2016, thus becoming an easily accessible drug. The aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge of this drug class, measure the levels self-medication and self-prescription and major adverse effects among all academics of all periods and courses of a higher education institution in the metropolitan region of Goiania-Go. A descriptive study with a qualitative approach and statistical analysis was performed. simple. The survey was conducted with 166 academics of all periods and courses. Given the results of the study, it was observed among the course, the index of self-medication and self-prescription, and knowledge about the subject. Given that professional instruction in dispensing is of utmost importance, as IPMs are under pharmaceutical responsibility for the main purpose of treating minor symptoms of low severity, with the need to demonstrate to the individual the correct methodology of use and the importance of the rationalism of these drugs.