Uso racional de medicamentos analgésicos antiinflamatorios no esteroides en adolescentes de la Unidad Educativa Ambato

Abstract

The main objective of this research study was to analyze the rational use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (NSAIDs) in adolescents of the Unidad Educativa Ambato. This study had a quantitative approach, in addition to descriptive and explanatory research. A survey was elaborated with 15 questions where variables such as age, sex, knowledge, period of treatment, and side effects were considered. Through the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of 256 adolescents was obtained, to whom the determined research instrument was applied. The results highlighted that among the most frequent analgesics (NSAIDs) used, the most prevalent was Paracetamol with 36.8% and the lowest percentage was Ketorolac with 1%, this is due to the fact that the patients tend to take responsibility for the drugs administered to treat their symptoms. Drug interactions with analgesics (NSAIDs) revealed that 34.7% corresponded to antibiotics and a lower proportion to antihypertensives with 0.4%. On the other hand, Drug Related Problems (DRP) established that 44.8% corresponded to erroneous administration of the drug, this situation refers to cases that do not comply with the dosage given by the treating physician; while 8.4% belong to inadequate dosage, guideline and/or duration that may be caused by the analgesic given. In conclusion, there is no rational use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics in adolescents of the Unidad Educativa Ambato. Therefore, education on their consumption should be reinforced to avoid inconvenience. Based on this, training on the proper use of analgesics (NSAIDs) was conducted at the Unidad Educativa Ambato., sensitizing students and teachers on the correct administration of analgesics. In addition, it is recommended periodic training be conducted to promote the dangers of administering medications without a prescription or medical supervision.