AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question What meds are recommended for the elderly who have just turned a corner and are hallucinating, won't sleep, agitated, and threatening.
Answer Hi Linda,
There are a variety of medications used to treat the symptoms you described. It is first important to determine the cause of the behavior such as Alzheimers or dementia. The most commonly used class to treat hallucinations, agitation, etc are antipsyhotics such as olanzapine and quetiapine.
Of course, the patient needs to be seen by a Dr. for treatment and evaluation. Hopefully with the proper diagnosis and treatment plan, the patient will experience some relief.
