Abstract

NEPHRITIS DISEASE

Ashika L. Madhavi*, Mangala A. Masne, Janhavi V. Lavande, Suchita Gokhale

ABSTRACT

Nephritis is the inflammation of the kidney and may involve the glomeruli, tubules or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules. Nephritis classified in two types Acute nephritis and chronic nephritis. Acute nephritis again classified into Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis. Also chronic nephritis classified into Chronic glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy, Lupus nephritis. This study of Nephritis include information regarding causes, who is at risk factor, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication,prevention, home care and diet. The role of pharmacists is important in improving the medication and recommending better treatment. Additionally pharmacist intervention was defined as any action with the aim of modifying the process of use of drugs; either in patient's activities or medical or health care practitioner's activities.

Keywords: Nephritis, Acute nephritis, Chronic nephritis.