Uso de plantas medicinais e fitoterápicos e potenciais riscos de interação medicamentosa em pacientes da Atenção Básica de Saúde no município de Estrela/RS
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2024-11
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Rigo, Marinês Pérsigo Morais
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Gerhardt, Daniéli
Martines, Luísa Scheer Ely
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Plantas medicinais e/ou fitoterápicos são muito utilizadas pela população com propósitos medicinais. Entretanto, a administração concomitante com alopáticos pode modificar níveis de resposta, potencializando ou diminuindo o efeito farmacológico. Portanto, o objetivo do estudo foi identificar as plantas medicinais e/ou fitoterápicos e os medicamentos alopáticos utilizados por pacientes da Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) no município de Estrela, com o intuito de analisar as interações existentes e assim contribuir para a diminuição dos riscos associados. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, por meio de um questionário com perguntas objetivas e descritivas, aplicado aos pacientes que buscaram atendimento na UBS. A pesquisa contou com a participação de 30 pacientes de ambos os sexos, com predominância do sexo feminino. A faixa etária média foi de 24 a 29 anos, sendo a maioria com ensino médio completo. De modo geral, quase todos afirmaram utilizar plantas medicinais, cultivadas no quintal ou comprados. As plantas mais citadas foram a Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil, a Matricaria recutita e a Mikania glomerata Spreng. Dentre os medicamentos coadministrados estão contraceptivos orais, antidepressivos e anti-hipertensivos. Em relação às interações encontradas, diversas plantas medicinais interferem ou alteram a absorção dos fármacos, exemplo disso é a camomila e o guaco, que interagem com anticoagulantes, e a marcela com sedativos. Neste estudo, foi possível observar que a forma mais comum do uso de plantas se dá por chás medicinais. Ainda que utilizadas de forma esporádica, permanecem como uma alternativa popular para tratar problemas comuns em casa, e essa prática aumenta o risco de interações medicamentosas.
Medicinal plants and/or phytotherapeutics are widely used by the population for medicinal purposes. However, their concomitant administration with allopathic medicines can alter response levels, either enhancing or reducing pharmacological effects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the medicinal plants and/or phytotherapeutics and allopathic medicines used by patients at the Basic Health Unit (UBS) in the municipality of Estrela, with the purpose of analyzing existing interactions and thus contributing to the reduction of associated risks. A quantitative study was conducted using a questionnaire with objective and descriptive questions, applied to patients seeking care at the UBS. The research included 30 participants of both sexes, with a predominance of females. The average age range was 24 to 29 years, with most participants having completed high school. Overall, almost all respondents reported using medicinal plants, either grown in their backyards or purchased. The most frequently mentioned plants were Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil, Matricaria recutita, and Mikania glomerata Spreng. Among the co-administered medications were oral contraceptives, antidepressants, and antihypertensives.Regarding the identified interactions, several medicinal plants interfere with or alter drug absorption. For instance, chamomile and guaco interact with anticoagulants, while marcela interacts with sedatives. This study revealed that the most common way of using plants is through medicinal teas. Even when used sporadically, medicinal plants remain a popular alternative for addressing common household ailments, which increases the risk of drug interactions.
Medicinal plants and/or phytotherapeutics are widely used by the population for medicinal purposes. However, their concomitant administration with allopathic medicines can alter response levels, either enhancing or reducing pharmacological effects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the medicinal plants and/or phytotherapeutics and allopathic medicines used by patients at the Basic Health Unit (UBS) in the municipality of Estrela, with the purpose of analyzing existing interactions and thus contributing to the reduction of associated risks. A quantitative study was conducted using a questionnaire with objective and descriptive questions, applied to patients seeking care at the UBS. The research included 30 participants of both sexes, with a predominance of females. The average age range was 24 to 29 years, with most participants having completed high school. Overall, almost all respondents reported using medicinal plants, either grown in their backyards or purchased. The most frequently mentioned plants were Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil, Matricaria recutita, and Mikania glomerata Spreng. Among the co-administered medications were oral contraceptives, antidepressants, and antihypertensives.Regarding the identified interactions, several medicinal plants interfere with or alter drug absorption. For instance, chamomile and guaco interact with anticoagulants, while marcela interacts with sedatives. This study revealed that the most common way of using plants is through medicinal teas. Even when used sporadically, medicinal plants remain a popular alternative for addressing common household ailments, which increases the risk of drug interactions.
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Plantas medicinais; Fitoterápicos; Interação medicamentosa; Medicamentos alopáticos; Medicinal plants; Phytotherapeutics; Drug interaction; Allopathic medicines
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MALLMANN, Taís Cristina. Uso de plantas medicinais e fitoterápicos e potenciais riscos de interação medicamentosa em pacientes da Atenção Básica de Saúde no município de Estrela/RS. 2024. Artigo (Graduação) – Curso de Farmácia, Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, 02 dez. 2024. Disponível em: http://hdl.handle.net/10737/4622.