Uso indiscriminado de benzodiazepínicos no município de Ipatinga - Minas Gerais

Abstract

The use of benzodiazepines is indicated for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia disorders, depression and seizures. Its period of use should be the least possible as it can cause various damages to the body. The use of benzodiazepines is observed in a large part of the inhabitants of the Municipality of Ipatinga, specifically in the Parque das Águas neighborhood. This study aims to develop an intervention project to control the indiscriminate use of benzodiazepines present in the area of coverage of the Family Health Team-Parque das Águas in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais. The intervention project was elaborated following the steps of situational strategic planning. A review of narrative literature was performed in Virtual Health Library with the following key words: Benzodiazepines, psychotropic drugs, Primary Health Care and Family Health. It is hoped that this work will raise awareness and reduce the indiscriminate use of benzodiazepines in the community of Parque das Águas, Ipatinga-MG, avoiding negative repercussions on the health of the population.