ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS INTERACTION AMONG USERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is considered a clinical condition and major concern for global public health. Despite the drug efficacy being proven, the individual's behavior with respect to the change in lifestyle also contributes significantly to prevent the development of hypertension. This work aimed to investigate the relationship between antihypertensive drugs in alcohol users, and to implement means of educationto of the population classified as hypertensive. It is an integrative literature review study, which employed a total of 48 publications. The survey showed that the concomitant use of antihypertensive drugs and alcohol raises blood pressure levels because both substances use the same metabolic pathway (cytochrome P450). And much of the population is unaware of the severity of the disease (asymptomatic and slow evolution and possible death). It was concluded that health professionals, especially nurses, have a primary role in clarifying the risks of this association.