Regulação do consumo de benzodiazepínicos na Equipe de Saúde da Família Jardim Atalaia: uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

Benzodiazepines (BZDPs) are drugs that depress the Central Nervous System activity producing inducing sleep, decreased alertness, anxiety and muscular relaxation. The purpose of this study is to propose an intervention plan that affects the excessive consumption of benzodiazepines on family health strategy of Atalaia, Garden, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais. For implementation, we conducted a bibliographic survey about the topic by the computerised databases the Virtual Health Library (VHL). A consultation of Health Sciences descriptors (DeCS), the definition of the following terms: sleep-inducing Drugs, sleep-wake disorders and long-term adverse effects, Primary Attention. The exhaustive reading material collected associated experiences and contact with the community served as a basis for construction of the intervention plan. We hope with the proposal of the plan be able to minimize the unnecessary use of the medicine as well as their consequences, promoting the health of those involved.