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Archivos de Medicina de Urgencia de México

2011, Number 2

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Arch Med Urg Mex 2011; 3 (2)

Frequency and factors associated with the use of polypharmacy in patients hospitalized at emergency services

Velázquez PMGL, Gómez GR

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 49-54
PDF size: 64.83 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Polypharmacy is defined as the use of multiple pharmacological preparations prescribed by a doctor or not, has been, along with delirium, dementia, falls, immobility and incontinence, one of the great challenges of geriatrics. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with the use of polypharmacy in patients over 65 admitted to the Emergency Room of HGR 25. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational, descriptive, analytical, a survey was conducted during the month of October 2010 to identify the frequency and factors related to polypharmacy in patients admitted to Emergency Department. Results: 150 patients. Met criteria for polypharmacy 100 patients (66.7%), 82.7% were hypertensive, 50.7% were diabetic. Polypathies had 36%, 28.7% self-medication being given medication more guards on the gastric mucosa, most commonly used NSAIDs and the cardiovascular effect. Conclusions: The elderly population is most susceptible to polypharmacy. The most common medications are NSAIDs self-medicate. It will be necessary to establish adequate preventive measures to limit the development of polypharmacy and medication.


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