Drug Use
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1. Qual é a dosagem de dipirona indicada para crianças?
A dosagem recomendada de dipirona para crianças é de 20 mg/Kg, por via oral, até 4 vezes ao dia em caso de dor de leve a moderada e febre. Considerando que a solução oral contém 500 mg/ml, uma criança de 20 Kg deve receber 400 mg ou 0,8 ml. Deve-se evitar a prescrição em gotas, pois a dosagem obtida no gotejamento pode não ser a prescrita.
Núcleo de Telessaúde Santa Catarina. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. Uma cabeleireira profissional que está grávida continua utilizando selagem e pintura em suas clientes. Há risco para o bebê ?
Sim, há risco aumentado de ocorrer problemas com o feto e também efeitos reprodutivos (infertilidade) ao se comparar cabeleireiros e cosmetologistas com a população em geral. A composição de produtos para selagem e pintura industrializadas são variadas e o médico precisa analisar a bula para uma orientação adequada. As fórmulas caseiras destes
Núcleo de Telessaúde Espírito Santo. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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3. É sempre necessário solicitar um eletrocardiograma antes de prescrever um antidepressivo tricíclico?
Não há necessidade absoluta de solicitar eletrocardiograma (ECG) antes de prescrever um antidepressivo tricíclico. Pacientes sem fatores de risco para morte súbita e em uso de doses baixas de tricíclicos (abaixo de 100 mg/dia de amitriptilina, imipramina e clomipramina e abaixo de 62,5 mg/dia de nortriptilina,) não necessitam realizar um ECG antes d
Núcleo de Telessaúde Rio Grande do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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4. Underage drinking in Brazil: findings from a community household survey
Objectives: Previous studies have estimated the 30-day prevalence of alcohol use to be approximately 21% among youth in Brazil, despite the legal drinking age of 18 years. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of underage drinking and its associated factors among adolescents in Brazil. Methods: The 3rd National Survey on Drug Use by the Brazil
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Use of prescribed psychotropic drugs among medical students and associated factors: a cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: The worldwide prevalences of anxiety and depressive disorders are 3.6% and 4.4%, respectively. Among medical students, many studies have indicated that the prevalences of these mental disorders vary between 19.7% and 47.1%, but there is a lack of information on psychotropic drug usage in this group of students. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate t
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Childhood trauma subtypes may influence the pattern of substance use and preferential substance in men with alcohol and/or crack-cocaine addiction
Objective: To compare the prevalence and subtypes of childhood maltreatment (CM) between individuals with and without substance use disorder (SUD) and investigate the influence of different traumas on the preferential use of substances and the severity of dependence. Methods: The sample consisted of 1,040 men with SUD (alcohol users [n=315], crack-cocaine u
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Gender differences in progression to crack-cocaine use and the role of sexual and physical violence
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether progression from first drug use to crack-cocaine use differs according to gender, and whether the report of sexual or physical violence impacts the time of progression. Methods: We interviewed 896 crack-cocaine users (548 men; 348 women) from addiction treatment units. Cox regression models evaluated the time
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Treatment of lichen planus pemphigoides with mesalamine: novel use of this drug
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Long-term consequences of osteoporosis therapy with denosumab
ABSTRACT Denosumab (DMAb) is a human monoclonal antibody used as an antiresorptive drug in the treatment of osteoporosis. Approval at a dosage of 60 mg every 6 months was based on the results of the randomized, placebo-controlled trial (FREEDOM). The design of this 3-year study included an extension for up to 10 years. Those who were randomized to DMAb conti
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Dependence on hypnotics: a comparative study between chronic users of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
Objective: To evaluate dependence among chronic benzodiazepine and Z-drug users in Brazil. Methods: Chronic users of benzodiazepines (n=94), Z-drugs (n=74), or both (n=11) were recruited from the community, underwent a psychiatric evaluation and completed self-report instruments on hypnotic dependence, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Users of benzodiazep
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Self-medication practices with conventional and herbal drugs among ear, nose, and throat patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the self-practices with conventional and herbal drug use among ear, nose, and throat outpatients. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out among all ear, nose, and throat outpatients on their first visit to the otorhinolaryngology department at a tertiary care hospital. The survey comprised a tot
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Silver complexes for tuberculosis treatment: a short review
This paper is a brief review of silver complexes that have been identified as antibacterial drugs with promising use for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). This treatment aims to cure and discontinue the transmission of the disease. The excessive and inappropriate use of drugs has jeopardized the effectiveness of antibiotics for the TB treatment, bringing b
Química Nova. Publicado em: 2022