Usefulness of blonanserin transdermal patch therapy for an elderly hemodialysis patient who could hardly take rehabilitation due to symptoms of BPSD

Abstract

　The frequency of cognitive impairment among hemodialysis patients is significantly higher than in the general population. Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia（BPSD）are commonly observed in individuals with dementia, and these symptoms can include agitation, aggression, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and sleep disturbances. For elderly hemodialysis patients who have difficulty with oral administration of drugs, managing BPSD that induce trouble to take rehabilitation can be a challenging issue. In such situations, the transdermal administration of blonanserin shown to be effective. The use of blonanserin transdermal patches led to an improvement in the symptoms of BPSD in an elderly hemodialysis patient and enabled rehabilitation and hemodialysis treatments.