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Riscos do uso indiscriminado de AINES em idosos
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Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most prescribed and marketed drugs worldwide. The increase in the number of chronic diseases in the elderly is considered one of the main diseases of the aging process, and because of this the consumption of medicines has also increased in this age group. A study conducted in several Brazilian cities shows that an average of 70-90% in this age group use medications continuously, with an average of two to five medications per person. Review: The present study is a bibliographical survey of an exploratory nature, based on the survey of secondary scientific data and the systematization of information. From databases such as SCIELO, MEDLINE, PUBMED, PUBSAUDE, Manuals of the Ministry of Health, using as cut-off date the last 20 years (2000-2020). Studies published in Spanish, Portuguese and English were considered suitable. Studies not dealing with the subject, about the elderly, self-medication or anti-inflammatory drugs, studies in other languages, or studies prior to the cut-off date were excluded from the search. Discussion: NSAIDs should be prescribed with more caution and specific orientation for each individual patient, specifically the older ones. Even with all its quality and effectiveness in the treatment of pain and inflammation of chronic diseases. The sale of this class of drugs needs to be more restricted, and the easy access to this class in drugstores contributes to indiscriminate use and the worsening of the general health condition of the elderly, who already have some disease in their clinical diagnosis, contributing to possible drug interactions. Final considerations: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause several risks to the patient's health if not used correctly. It is necessary to pay special attention to the dispensation and orientation of the elderly patient on the correct use of the drug and possible interventions with other methods to treat their diseases
Keywords: anti-inflammatorium, idoses, indiscriminated use, health risks, adverse reactions.
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