Psychosis
Uganda2023

Diagnosis and treatment protocols for Psychosis in Uganda

Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →

General Adult

Treatment

1.

Acute Psychosis

Chlorpromazine 75-300 mg daily (up to 1000 mg) OR Haloperidol 5-20 mg daily. Alternatively, Olanzapine 5-20 mg or Risperidone 2-8 mg daily.

2.

Chronic Psychosis (Adherence problems)

Fluphenazine decanoate 12.5-50 mg every 2-5 weeks IM OR Haloperidol injection (oily) 50-200 mg every 3-4 weeks IM.

3.

Extrapyramidal Side-effects

Add Benzhexol 2 mg every 12 hours, then reduce gradually.