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[Self-medication with analgesics. A study on odontalgia].

J E Baños1, F Bosch, I Toranzo

  • 1Departament de Farmacologia i Psiquiatria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra.

Medicina Clinica
|February 23, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Self-medication with analgesics is common for odontalgia (toothache). This study found nearly 70% of patients with tooth pain used self-medication, often with multiple pain relievers.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Dental Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Odontalgia (toothache) frequently leads to self-medication with analgesics.
  • Understanding self-medication patterns in dental pain is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the main characteristics of self-medication in patients experiencing odontalgia.
  • To identify common analgesic drugs and patterns of use for dental pain.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 226 patients with odontalgic problems were evaluated.
  • Data collected included diagnostic syndrome, pain characteristics, and self-medication habits.
  • Analysis focused on drug choice, quantity, and pain intensity correlation.

Main Results:

  • 59% of patients experienced pain, with a mean duration of 20 days.
  • Nearly 70% of patients with pain self-medicated with analgesics, often using multiple drugs.
  • Paracetamol, aspirin, and metamizol were the most frequently used drugs, with most patients selecting their own medication.

Conclusions:

  • High frequency of self-medication observed in odontalgia patients.
  • Toothache serves as a relevant model for studying analgesic self-medication.
  • Highlights the need for improved patient education on appropriate pain management.

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