CASE STUDY ON DEPRESSION

Abstract

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by sadness, hopelessness, lack of pleasure, lack of motivation, and loss off interest inactivates. It is a common illness but serious one.and sometimes symptoms are severe and effected person’s life to such extent has patient commit or attempt suicide. Depression can effect people at any age such as adults, teenagers and children. It is difficult to elucidate its pathophysiology but life events, anger, physical conditions, poor diet, use of street drugs and alcohol, environmental factors, genetic and chemical changes in brain may cause depression. The case study is about a 22 years male patient who was diagnosed with depression with the complaints of feeling of sadness, anger, aggressive feelings engaging in substance abuse and suicidal thoughts the patient had past medical history of depression since 2 years and the past medication history include Tab: paroxetine 20mg, Tab: Risperidone 1mg, and the social history include he is an alcoholic, Smoker since 3 years and Cannabis abuse since 1 year. and his father had a history of depression since 5 years. Based on the symptoms and past medical history the case is diagnosed as Depression. And his treatment includes Tab: Paroxetine 20mg, Tab: Risperidone 1mg, Tab: Tab: Escitalopram 10mg, As a clinical Pharmacist goals of treatment is to eliminate symptoms, motivate patient and improve patient quality of life, and counselling was given to the patient. Cognitive behavioural therapy, along with life style modifications.