Análisis del uso racional de antiinflamatorios no esteroideos y antipiréticos en el servicio de medicina interna del Hospital General Docente Riobamba

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the rational use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs in the internal medicine service of the Hospital General Docente Riobamba during September - October 2020, a descriptive research was used with a non-experimental cross-sectional design with the collection of information through a registration sheet, in which the most commonly used medications were identified and the possible types of drug-related problems. The sample was composed of 133 medical records, the data collected was tabulated, obtaining that the most prescribed antipyretic is paracetamol 58% followed by ibuprofen 23%, it was found that 75% of the population presents a rational use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs and 25% does not, including adverse effects, drug interaction, contraindication and non-compliance which is related to the negative results due to necessity and effectiveness originated. Finally, with the socialization about the importance of the rational use of medications to health personnel, it is concluded that the entity's doctors do not have a good supply of drugs, noting that the research carried out is important, since it allows them to know how pharmacological therapies has been managed. Based on the results, the need for pharmacotherapeutic follow-up is established, mainly for patients confirmed with Covid - 19, taking into account the possible complications that could be triggered, in addition, it is recommended to train health personnel to carry out adequate management in the preparation of records with personalized information