The most common of the medications is Memamtine. This medication has a small effect in relieving symptoms in moderate Alzheimer’s Disease and in dementia with Lewy bodies. Another commonly used medication is donepezil. This medication usually relieves the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Another very common medication is rivastigmine which is also used to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
However, the basis of lupus treatment involves corticosteroids, a drug related to cortisol, a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. These are potent drugs, so doctors must seek the lowest dosage with the greatest benefits. Finally, immunosuppressives may be used for patients with kidney or central nervous system problems. These drugs restrain the overcharged immune system by hindering the production of immune cells. Although the symptoms of lupus can be uncomfortable and the complications life threatening, the disease can be managed and those suffering from it can maintain a high quality of life
Unit 4222-368 Understanding the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach The most common types of medicine used to treat dementia are, anti-psychotic drugs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, anti-anxiety, tranquilizers and painkillers. Anti dementia drugs are the main one used. The main ones are Aricept, Reminyl, and Exelon. These drugs prevent an enzyme called acethylcholinesterase breaking down acetycholine, which is a chemical in the brain that acts as a message transmitter. People with Alzheimer’s disease lose nerve cells which use this chemical.
A pharmacistled diabetes case management program at the Providence VA Medical Center has improved treatment adherence, glycemic control and cardiac risk reduction in patients with concomitant diabetes and mental illness. However, the frequent clinic visits that are necessary to
In using CPOE for medications, orders are incorporated with patient information, such as other prescriptions and lab results, which can be automatically checked for potential errors or problems. This real-time cross-check improves optimal drug selection and reduces errors at the time of ordering. This is a safer and more effective way to order medications than using prescription pads or paper forms. It reduces the chance of selecting medications for which the patient has a known allergy, or drugs that are off-formulary for their health plan. Additionally, the medication information is updated in the patient’s medical record and easily available for follow-up visits.
Anti-inflammation drugs, which maintain control of Crohns—Sulfasalazine is the most popular—and Remicade, an inflammation blocker, are also used. Also Immune System Suppressors and Antibiotics are frequently taken by patients.
Today, I’m going to be discussing the biological approach to treating phobic disorders, quite obviously in this method of treating these disorders, there are two types of chemotherapy (drugs) which are used. Firstly, anti-anxiety drugs are one of the two drugs which are prescribed to patients suffering with the disorders. Benzodiazepines are quite commonly used to help relieve symptoms of anxiety. Benzodiazepines work by slowing down activity of the central nervous system by acting as a ligand for GABA(a) receptors mimicking the response of the release of GABA in the brain causing similar effects of calmness/ decreased agitation and mild sedation through decreased excitatbility and reduced communication between neurons. Kahn et al (1986) supported the use of benzodiazepines and found that they were more effective than a placebo treatment in relieving anxiety.
Exelon (rivastigmine) used to treat moderate to severe dementia, this is taken via a transdermal patch applied to the skin. Ebixa (memantine) used to treat severe dementia; this is taken in tablet or oral form. Reminyl, Aricept and Exelon belong to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. They prevent enzymes breaking down acetylcholine in the brain, acetylcholine communicates between nerve cells in the brain. Ebixa is not an ACE inhibitor, but blocks a chemical called glutamate from damaging brain cells.
Anti-psychotic medications are indicated for schizophrenia, mania, autism and to treat the symptoms of psychosis. Symptoms of psychosis may include hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, disorganized thinking, and agitation. Some of the typical antipsychotic medications such as chlorpromazine, are used as anti-emetics or for postoperative intractable hiccups. Antipsychotic medications administered orally have a variable rate of absorption complicated by the presence of food, antacids, and smoking. Administering antipsychotic medication with anticholinergic drugs will slow gastric motility.
Treatments today consist of therapy that involves many different methods. One of the most popular treatments is medication that will change behavior and help slow the memory loss. On the other side of the same coin these drugs can create sleep problems where the patient becomes restless and unable to sleep at night. Some of the drugs prescribed are Cholinesterase inhibitors that help with cognitive symptoms. These work by preventing the breakdown of a chemical messenger in the brain called acetylcholine.