Dementia — Uganda (General Adult population)
Symptomatic Treatment
Donepezil 5-10 mg once daily OR Memantine 10-20 mg once daily.
Restlessness/Agitation
Haloperidol 0.5-1 mg every 8 hours OR Risperidone 0.5-1 mg once daily at night. Monitor for extrapyramidal effects (treat with Benzhexol).
General Care
Psychosocial interventions, family psychoeducation. AVOID Diazepam (risk of falls).
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