BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF THE INDISCRIMINATED USE OF NON-STEROID ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES (AINES)

Abstract

One of the factors that contributes to the incorrect use of medicines is the lack of knowledge and adequate guidance. In view of this, clear guidance on the risks that drugs can cause, if used incorrectly, in each individual's body is necessary. This article aims to provide guidance on the correct use of drugs, of the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Most of these drugs are sold without prescription, thus facilitating their access to the population, which favors self-medication and incorrect use, and can have serious consequences in the short, medium and long term. A bibliographic review of several current scientific articles on the subject was carried out in order to obtain relevant data for the academic community, as well as for pharmacy professionals. Thus, it was possible to verify that this drug class is used irrationally by the population, which leads to physical discomfort and even more serious health problems such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, anorexia, etc.