DARROZ, J. V.; FUSO, L. C.; BORGES, N. M.; GOMES, A. J. P. S. Utilização de fitoterápicos no tratamento de constipação intestinal. Arq. Cienc. Saúde UNIPAR, Umuarama, v. 18, n. 2, p, 113-119, maio/ago. 2014. RESUMO:A incidência da constipação intestinal está frequentemente associada à dieta inadequada e sedentarismo. Acomete indivíduos em qualquer momento da vida. O objetivo deste presente trabalho foi relacionar os medicamentos fitoterápicos atualmente utilizados no tratamento da constipação crônica, apresentando seus mecanismos de ação e seus efeitos adversos. A metodologia empregada baseou-se na pesquisa em base de dados como Scielo, Science Direct, Medline. Os laxantes utilizados clinicamente estão divididos farmacologicamente em 5 tipos, no entanto somente em 2 dessas classes se encontram representantes fitoterápicos: laxativos expansores do bolo fecal e laxativos irritantes ou estimulantes. A utilização de laxantes é produzir evacuações de boa aparência e bem hidratadas, reduzindo os sintomas da constipação crônica. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Constipação intestinal; Medicamentos fitoterápicos; Plantas medicinais. PHYTOTHERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONSTIPATION ABSTRACT:The incidence of constipation is frequently associated with an inadequate diet and a sedentary lifestyle. It affects individuals at any time of life. The objective of this study was to relate herbal medicines currently used to treat chronic constipation, presenting its action mechanisms and adverse effects. The methodology used was based on research in databases such as Scielo, Science Direct and Medline. The laxative clinically used are pharmacologically divided into five groups; however, only in two of these groups there are herbal medicine representatives: laxatives that expand the stool and irritant or stimulant laxatives. Laxatives are used to produce good and well--hydrated bowel movements, reducing the symptoms of chronic constipation.
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