Redução do uso de benzodiazepínicos na Estratégia de Saúde da Família no distrito de São José do Buriti de Felixlândia-MG

Abstract

The depression, that can be considered the most common disease of affective disorders, has as its main symptoms: unhappiness, apathy, pessimism, low self-esteem, indecision, loss of motivation, thought retardation, loss of libido, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite. The most commonly used drugs to treat depression include antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, in addition to mood stabilizers. The objective of this study was to present the mechanisms of action and discuss the overuse of antidepressants in the district of Sao Jose do Buriti in the municipality of Felixlândia-MG, where the overuse of benzodiazepines draws attention. For both a review of scientific literature and a case study will be made. It is noteworthy that these drugs produce many adverse effects such as agitation, insomnia, delusions, hallucinations, irritability, among others, which requires greater care and control of your prescription. Currently their effectiveness for treating depression has been questioned, thus their clinical use is not always recommended. Finally, an intervention plan to address the problem in city surveyed was performed. Was performed by active search and research in the medical records, the quantification of the users of benzodiazepines, which make the identification of irregular use check the usage time for the prescription and diagnostic hypothesis. The formation of user groups with weekly meetings, for motivation and presentation of the proposal to reduce the use of these drugs, and the monitoring of these patients and their families.