Self-medication in adult patients in the Community, Saman Lloron, Venezuela

Abstract

A study to describe some aspects of self-medication in adult patients in the community Saman LLoron, San Fernando city, Apure State in Venezuela is done from June 2011 to November 2013. The universe consisted of 399 patients with self medication, whom fulfilled criteria of inclusion and exclusion. The variables were the following: age, self-medication and the staff who provided the drugs to patients there was a prevalence of age 60-69 years .anti inflammatory drugs were identified as non-steroidal drugs increasing consumption. Friends and neighbors were described as the most important providers of the self medication, so that a high frequency of self medication was described, too. It is recommended, the strengthening of actions of the Barrio Adentro doctors and health personal to avoid self-medication.