scholarly journals Perfil dos Usuários de Psicotrópicos de uma Policlínica Municipal na Amazônia Ocidental / Profile of Psychotropic Drug Users at a Municipal Polyclinic in the Western Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 117792-117813
Author(s):  
Amarildo Alves Nogueira ◽  
Rosely Valéria Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Drug Users

Prevalence of Psychotropic Drugs in Cases of Severe Adverse Drug Reactions Leading to Unplanned Emergency Visits in General Hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (03) ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Julia C. Stingl ◽  
Katja S. Just ◽  
Marlen Schurig ◽  
Miriam Böhme ◽  
Michael Steffens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Psychotropic Drug Use

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of psychotropic drug use in our society is increasing especially in older adults, thereby provoking severe adverse drug reactions (ADR). To identify specific patient risk profiles associated with psychotropic drug use in the situation of polymedication. Methods Cases of ADRs in general emergency departments (ED) collected within the multi-center prospective observational study (ADRED) were analyzed (n=2215). We compared cases with use of psychotropic drugs and without concerning their clinical presentation at the ED. Results A third of patients (n=731, 33%) presenting to the ED with an ADR took at least 1 psychotropic drug. Patients with psychotropic drug use tended to be older, more often female, and took a higher number of drugs (all p<0.001). The frequency of falls was almost 3 times higher than compared to the non-psychotropic drug group (10.5 vs. 3.9%, p<0.001), and similar syncope was also more often seen in the psychotropic drug users (8.8 vs. 5.5%, p=0.004). The use of psychotropic drugs increased the risk for falls by a factor of 2.82 (OR, 95% CI (1.90–4.18)), when adjusting for gender, age, numbers of pre-existing diseases, and drugs, respectively. Discussion The association of psychotropic drug use with fall and syncope in combination with polymedication and older age leads to the suspicion that psychotropic drugs might be potentially harmful in specific risk populations such as older adults. It may lead us to thoroughly weigh the benefit against risk in a patient-oriented way, leading to an integrative personalized therapy approach.

Treatment of Mental Problems in General Practice

1987 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Tellnes ◽  
Arild Bjørndal ◽  
Per Fugelli
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Defined Daily Doses ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
One Year ◽  
Chronic Use

The aim of the study was to provide a basis for improving the treatment and prevention of mental problems in a defined local community. The prescribing of psychotropic drugs has been recorded as well as the use of non-drug therapy and the factors which worsened the patients' mental problems. The rate of psychotropic drug-users was 15% for females and 9% for males. The total prescribing during one year amounted to 59 defined daily doses (DDD) per thousand inhabitants per day. Hypnotics/sedatives constituted 30%, anti-histamines 23%, neuroleptics 18%, minor tranquillizers 16%, and antidepressants 13%. About 1/4 of the psychotropic drug-users was prescribed more than 180 DDD per year, representing a risk group for chronic use. The majority of all psychotropic drugs (65%) was prescribed through indirect contacts implying a danger of developing “repeat prescription syndromes”. Less than one half of the patients who might have benefited from referral to a psychiatrist had, in fact, been referred during the previous three years. Somatic disease (among the psychotropic drug-users) and illness among other family members were frequently reported as worsening factors. This indicates the importance of holistic therapy and prophylaxis in general practice. Among our advice for prevention of mental problems to the local authorities was the arrangement of weekly social meetings and clubs for disabled pensioners and elderly people.

Risk drinking behavior among psychotropic drug users in an aging Finnish population: The FinDrink study

Alcohol ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenni Ilomäki ◽  
Maarit Jaana Korhonen ◽  
Hannes Enlund ◽  
Abraham G. Hartzema ◽  
Jussi Kauhanen
Keyword(s):  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Finnish Population

Les psychotropes et le vieillissement normal: une perspective psychosociale et socio-économique

1996 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 559-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilhème Pérodeau ◽  
Adèle Jomphe Hill ◽  
Lisette Hay-Paquin ◽  
Élise Amyot
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Clinical Intervention ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chronic Stressor

ABSTRACTThe goal of this study was to examine the reaction (anxiety, depression, and helplessness) and adaptive strategies (problem-solving and emotion-reducing) of community-dwelling elderly, confronted by one specific chronic stressor. We have conducted three face-to-face home interviews on a monthly basis with a follow-up interview seven months later. There were 237 psychotropic drug users and non-users, of high or low socio-economic status. Not only were low socio-economic psychotropic drug users more anxious about the targeted hassle of the week, but they also relied on and used more problem-solving strategies than non-drug users. It is suggested that psychotropic drug use be looked at as a strategy like any others rather than as passive behaviour when facing daily hassles. Moreover, using a high number of coping strategies is not synonymous with being good at coping with chronic stress. Various recommandations for clinical intervention are put forward.

scholarly journals Perfil de usuários de psicofármacos atendidos em uma farmácia comunitária do alto sertão paraibano

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
Nathalia Minelli Medeiros de Sousa ◽  
Natália Bitú Pinto ◽  
Francileuda Batista de Almeida ◽  
Neurislene Da Silva Maciel ◽  
Symara Abrantes Albuquerque de Oliveira Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
One Year ◽  
The City

<p>O estudo teve o objetivo de identificar o perfil dos usuários de psicofármacos atendidos em uma farmácia comunitária no município de Cajazeiras - PB. A pesquisa é do tipo exploratória descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa. A coleta de dados foi realizada em agosto a outubro de 2011, com uma entrevista estruturada aplicada a uma amostra de140 clientes. Os resultados mostram que 79% da população estudada foram mulheres, apresentando idade entre 40 e 49 anos. O Clonazepam foi o medicamento mais consumido; 40% utilizavam a mais de um ano; 94% relataram ter tido melhoras no seu quadro clínico após o uso; 42% afirmaram usar esse medicamento para tratamento de insônia; 52% responderam que fazem uso de outros medicamentos concomitantemente ao tratamento com psicofármacos, o que é um dado importante devido às interações medicamentosas. Assim, esta havendo um aumento da incidência de transtornos psiquiátricos, o que é um problema de saúde pública, gerando um impacto social e econômico. Dessa forma, é importante que o farmacêutico oriente os pacientes com relação ao uso de psicofármacos, a fim de evitar efeitos tóxicos e interações medicamentosas, e buscando aumentar a eficácia do tratamento e reduzindo a falta de adesão ao tratamento.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Profile of psychotropic drug users treated in a Community Pharmacy of Upper Paraíba backwoods</em></strong><em></em></p><pre><strong>ABSTRACT:</strong>. The study aimed to identify the profile of psychotropic drug users seen at a community pharmacy in the city of Cajazeiras - PB. The research is descriptive exploratory with a quantitative approach. Data collection was conducted in August-October 2011, with a structured interview applied to a sample of 140 customers. The results show that 79% of the population were women, with ages ranging from 40 to 49 years. The Clonazepam was the most consumed drug; 40% used for more than one year; 94% reported having had improvements in their clinical condition after use; 42% said they use this medication to treat insomnia; 52% answered that they use other drugs concomitantly to treatment with psychotropic drugs, which is an important data due to drug interactions. Thus, this having an increased incidence of psychiatric disorders, which is a public health problem, generating a social and economic impact. Thus, it is important that the east pharmacist patients regarding the use of psychotropic drugs in order to avoid toxic effects and drug interactions, and seeking to increase the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the lack of adherence to treatment.</pre>

Treating hepatitis C in recovering injection drug users

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A568-A568
Author(s):  
D SYLVESTRE ◽  
R ARON ◽  
D GREENE ◽  
P PERKINS
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injection Drug

Substance Abuse and Drug-Related Death, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide: A Review

Crisis ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Mino ◽  
Arnaud Bousquet ◽  
Barbara Broers
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Hiv Epidemic

The high mortality rate among drug users, which is partly due to the HIV epidemic and partly due to drug-related accidental deaths and suicides, presents a major public health problem. Knowing more about prevalence, incidence, and risk factors is important for the development of rational preventive and therapeutic programs. This article attempts to give an overview of studies of the relations between substance abuse, suicidal ideation, suicide, and drug-related death. Research in this field is hampered by the absence of clear definitions, and results of studies are rarely comparable. There is, however, consensus about suicidal ideation being a risk factor for suicide attempts and suicide. Suicidal ideation is also a predictor of suicide, especially among drug users. It is correlated with an absence of family support, with the severity of the psychosocial dysfunctioning, and with multi-drug abuse, but also with requests for treatment. Every clinical examination of a drug user, not only of those who are depressed, should address the possible presence of suicidal ideation, as well as its intensity and duration.

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