Soroterapia na prática clínica: existem aplicabilidades reais?

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to assess the applicability of intravenous therapy or the Myers' Cocktail in clinical aspects. An extensive literature review was conducted, aiming to find randomized clinical trials testing the infusion of the cocktail in healthy individuals or those with existing health conditions. Search criteria were based on research involving humans over 18 years of age, articles published in Portuguese and English between 2014 and 2024 in the Scielo, PubMed, CAPES Periodical, and Web of Science databases. Initially, 741 articles were found, but after reading the titles, abstracts, and full texts, it was determined that these studies focused on the infusion of isolated micronutrients in individuals with pre-existing conditions, rather than the use of Myers' Cocktail for infusion. Among the nutrients studied, vitamin C was the most frequently mentioned, and the most common conditions cited were heart diseases, cancer, and sepsis. Therefore, due to the lack of scientific evidence supporting the use of Myers' Cocktail, it can be concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support the applicability of intravenous therapy in clinical settings. Further studies are needed to determine whether this type of treatment can be recommended.