Medicamentos caducados: lo que debemos saber
Expired medications: what we should know
Autor(es): Misael Corona Ramírez, Armando Ordaz Hernández e Israel Jesús Orlando-Guerrero
Fuente: Mexican Journal of Technology and Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp, 5-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61767/mjte.005.1.0511
Resumen
Los medicamentos caducados son un problema común en el hogar, sin embargo, en múltiples ocasiones se desconocen los riesgos que generan en nuestra salud. En el presente artículo se explica el significado de la fecha de caducidad, los riesgos de ingerir fármacos vencidos y por qué no es recomendable. Finalmente, se ofrece una orientación práctica para el manejo responsable de los medicamentos caducados, con el fin de fomentar decisiones informadas que protejan la salud y promuevan una mayor conciencia sanitaria en la población. En este contexto, la educación pública desempeña un papel fundamental para sensibilizar a la población y promover prácticas responsables que reduzcan riesgos sanitarios y ambientales.
Palabras clave: Medicamentos caducados, desecho de medicamentos, efectos adversos, contaminación, salud pública.
Abstract
Expired medications are a common problem in households; however, the risks they pose to our health are often unknown. This article explains the meaning of the expiration date, the risks of taking expired medications, and why their use is not recommended. It also provides practical guidance for the responsible management of expired medications, in order to promote informed decisions that protect health and foster greater public health awareness among the population. In this context, public education plays a fundamental role in raising awareness and promoting responsible practices that reduce health and environmental risks.
Keywords: Expired medications, medication disposal, adverse effects, pollution, public health.
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