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ROLE OF PHARMACIST IN PHARMACEUTICAL CARE OF ALZHEIMER PATIENTS

In the context of rendering better services to the patients, the physicians have recognized a role of pharmacist in clinical aspects. The clinical pharmacist becomes a consultant for patients who are put on theraphy.He councils the patients about the disease process and simultaneously role of the drugs. He informs the patients of drug interactions and adverse reactions. He ensure a rational therapy and a safe theraphy.He advices doctors about the dosage forms and dosage regimen.The relationship between health care provider or pharmacist and patient is the most powerful predictor the of treatment adherence in the patients.Patient should have the confidence in the pharmacist and for pharmacist should take tremandeous interest in patients health if adherence to medicine is to be maintained or increased.Patient counseling should be effective, comprehensive and habit forming for patient and pharmacist.The goal is to provide information directed to encourage safe and appropriate use of medications,thereby enhancing therapeutic outcomes and to improve a patients health status or quality of life. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. AD begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and this terminal, progressive brain disorder has no known cause or cure. It slowly steals the minds of its victims, leading to memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, personality changes, disorientation and the inability to communicate. Alzheimer's disease is also becoming more common worldwide, with an estimated 26 million people affected. This global figure is projected to grow to more than 106 million by 2050. The emotional and financial costs are enormous. Dementia is a progressive deterioration of intellectual functions due to a brain disease, organ failure or malfunction, drug toxicity or other causes. In western countries, Alzheimer's disease accounts for about half of all dementia cases.

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15 May 2009

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Martina Ivanisevic (Martina)

File Date:

15 May 2009

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R.Margret Chandira

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