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Alzheimer’s disease directly affects about four million people in the United States, though it affects many more of us indirectly. While we may not be suffering from the d

According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product

isease personally, many of us are in a position where it has become necessary to care for someone with Alzheimer’s. To understand how best to cope with a parent diagnosed

; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

Examples of combination products may in

with Alzheimer’s, you must first have a clear understanding of what it is and how it affects the people you love.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Although there known

lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the disease, the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown. It is a degenerative disease of the brain that results in pro

here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe

gressive dementia. This often begins with progressive memory loss, followed by increasingly disorganized thought and speech patterns. Due to the continual deterioration o

d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

Combination pro

f the brain, the disease progresses to a point in which the person becomes helpless and can no longer care for themselves. It eventually results in death.

Getting Prom

ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc

pt Medical Care

If you suspect Alzheimer’s disease in a parent, it is important to get a prompt diagnosis. You’ll want to find a family physician or internal medicine

easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi

doctor familiar with the disease, preferably one specially trained in diseases of the elderly. Other doctors that may diagnosis Alzheimer’s include neurologists and psych

nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically

ologists. While there is no cure, there are many medications available that can help treat and slow down the progression of the disease.

It is also important so set up a

and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ

support system for yourself as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is an overwhelming task. A good place to start is your local Alzhei

ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi

mer’s Association. They are extremely helpful and can offer advice on caring for your parent and personal coping strategies. They can also direct you to local support gro

ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

Following aspects would a

ups and other helpful organizations. You may want to locate a place early on as well that can help with care if it becomes too much.

Finding an Appropriate Facility
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
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Many times it becomes too much to care for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease on your own. Often you cannot be there to consistently take care of their needs. If this s
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
hould happen, be sure to find an appropriate facility adept at caring for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Research your options to find the most appropriate place
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
for your loved one. An assisted living situation may best meet your needs. There are also nursing facilities and smaller licensed residential care homes. Though it is mo
t?

As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
re costly, there are Alzheimer’s disease dedicated facilities that treat Alzheimer’s patients only and focus solely on their specific needs.

Remember, caring for someone w
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
ith Alzheimer’s disease is an emotionally stressful experience, and you’ll need to remember to care for yourself also. Be sure to take time out for a break and to meet you
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
r needs so that you can be at your best to deal with your affected parent. There are many day facilities that can care for them when you need a break on a temporary basis.
.

As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
Also, become as knowledgeable about the disease, available treatments, and options as you possibly can so that you can be prepared for what is to come. This will also he
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.

Companies that provide selfless information through particip
lp in reducing the stress involved if you are prepared in what to expect and how to handle the progression of the disease and have also adequate coping strategies in place.

tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products

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