THE PHARMACIST'S PERFORMANCE IN AUTOMEDICATION

Authors

  • Ana Caroline Moraes de Souza Universidade Iguaçu
  • Leonardo Guimarães de Andrade Universidade Iguaçu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i3.4624

Keywords:

Self-medication. Pharmaceutical attention. Risks of self-medication.

Abstract

 Self-medication is the act of taking a medication without the supervision of a qualified professional. In other words, the use of medicines without a prescription. This article aims to point out the dangers of self-medication. The main risks were analyzed in order to alert individuals about this practice. Self-medication has consequences. Consumption without knowledge leads to intoxication, addiction and even death. Every drug has side effects, and its long-term use can be harmful to health.

Author Biographies

Ana Caroline Moraes de Souza, Universidade Iguaçu

Graduação em Farmácia na Universidade Iguaçu.

Leonardo Guimarães de Andrade, Universidade Iguaçu

Mestre em Ciências do Meio Ambiente na Universidade Veiga de Almeida.  Faz parte do corpo docente da Universidade Iguaçu no Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

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Published

2022-03-31

How to Cite

Souza, A. C. M. de ., & Andrade, L. G. de . (2022). THE PHARMACIST’S PERFORMANCE IN AUTOMEDICATION. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 8(3), 662–670. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v8i3.4624

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): Revista Ibero- Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação.

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