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Drugs lead poisoning ranking in Paraná
Source: Official NovoTempo
Historically, the drugs are primarily responsible for poisoning in the state.
Last year alone, 4,461 cases were registered in Paraná, far ahead of the number of poisonings caused by drug abuse (846), household products (641) and cosmetics (63).
This means that, every two hours, at least one Paranaense is poisoning victim for medicine. And the problem is growing in recent years. Compared to 2011 the number of cases in 2015 was 12% higher.
According to the state Secretary of Health, Michele Caputo Neto, the data is worrisome, especially because this type of poisoning can lead to death. "It is time to raise awareness and warn of the importance of rational use of drugs," said the secretary, during the launch of an educational campaign on the subject, in Curitiba.
For him, it is a serious problem that must be addressed through information. "People need to know that the habit of self-medicate is extremely dangerous. In addition to bringing health risks, instead of treating the individual may only be masking more serious diseases, "he added.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION - The campaign launched on Thursday (5) is part of the activities of the National Day of Rational Use of Drugs. In the fourth (4), health professionals were at the center of Curitiba to inform the population about the dangers of self-medication and the misuse of drugs.
The action took place in the square Rui Barbosa and was attended by technicians of the State Sanitary Surveillance, the Regional Pharmacy Council (FRC-PR), and academic pharmacy capital's universities.
Throughout the day, more than 800 people visited the tent set up on site and received basic guidelines to prevent poisoning by drugs. health teams also tendered basic tests like blood glucose test and pressure measurement.
Retired Luzia Medeiros, he endorsed the initiative and said he always had many questions about how to store and use drugs. "After we heal, often forget the medicine on the shelf. Do not always see the validity later, when we get new patients, "he said.
According to the head of the State Center for Health Surveillance, Paulo Costa Santana, the validity is only one of the items that should be checked before taking any medicine. "One has to be very clear on the dosage, the time and frequency you should take the medicine. Therefore, it is essential that the patient has a previous conversation with the doctor and also consult a pharmacist, "he said.
ID card
To help citizens in control of drugs in use, the Department of Health created a membership card with useful information for the patient and his doctor. The document, which will be distributed in the public and private network network, brings the individual's profile, records the drugs to be administered, the frequency and the name of the doctor or surgeon dentist prescriber.
The head of the Division of Health Surveillance of Products, Erika Feller, explains that the ID card is ideal for those people who take many medications. "It is a consultation tool, indicating the time and the dose that each product should be used," he says.
The presentation of membership card during the consultation will also assist the physician in determining the appropriate treatment for the patient. "There are drugs that cut the effect of some active ingredients. This indicates the need for the doctor to know exactly what medications the patient is taking at the moment. In this way, you can avoid that a treatment harms the other, "explained Erika.
SYMPOSIUM
To alleviate the problem of poisoning by drugs, the State Government is also strengthening the awareness work of health professionals. On Thursday, the Health Department held the First State Symposium on the Rational Use of Medicines, bringing together more than 700 people in Curitiba.
The program was designed to promote dialogue between the various protagonists in the patient care line. Therefore, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, dentists, nutritionists and other professionals were able to discuss how they can act to encourage the rational use of medicines.
Source: Official NovoTempo
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