SYSTEMIC DRUG THERAPY

SYSTEMIC DRUG THERAPY

There are many different types of systemic medication therapy: those that treat the entire body as a whole, or those that target specific bodily systems, such as the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, or nervous systems. Additionally, the treatment of mental health issues is systemic.

The nervous system Before medications like tacrine (which showed limited promise for enhancing cognition) was developed, treatment for Alzheimer's disease—the most common form of dementia—was purely supportive. Research shows that older people who are routinely stimulated with memory exercises retain information better than those who are not, proving that the continuous use of cognitive abilities prevents memory loss in the elderly.

" shaking palsy," as described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817, is a persistent neurological illness that results in a gradual loss of motor function. Levodopa and other medications help reduce tremors, muscle rigidity, and postural instability, but no treatment has been found to stop the disease's progression. One of the several ergotamines and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug formulations is effective in treating migraines, which are thought to be caused in part by aberrant neurophysiological reactions (NSAIDs). In the treatment of severe migraines, sumatriptan has dramatically better, with fewer side effects, than ergotamine or dihydroergotamine.

Mental disorders For anxiety and depression, recent developments in medication have proven significant. Although long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to mild dependence, they have been the primary treatment for anxiety disorders since the 1960s. No matter how much alcohol you

consume, you won't experience any withdrawal symptoms when taking a drug like buspirone

(azapirone). As a result, there are also newer and safer treatments for panic disorder and OCD.

In the last few decades, significant progress has been made in the treatment and prevention of

depression. Anxiolytics such as Prozac and other SSRIs are as effective as older antidepressants

but come with fewer unpleasant side effects. Overdosing is less of a risk with these drugs,

which is important to keep in mind for patients with severe depression.