Schzophrenia

Clinical Features:

• 1)Hallucinations. Hallucinations occur when you sense something that others cannot.
• 2)Disorganized thinking.
• 3)Delusions. 
• 4)Memory problems. 
• 5)Hyperactivity.
• 6)Delusions of grandeur. 
• 7)Flat and expressionless appearance. 
• 8)Emotional withdrawal.

Investigation:

• 1)CT Scan of brain
• 2)MRI of brain
• 3)CBC
• 4)ECG 
• 5)RBS/HbA1c
• 6)SGPT
• 7)Lipid profile

Rx:

• Reassurance
  
• mental support 
  
• psychotherapy
  

Drug treatment:

Tab.sizodon(Risperidone)(2mg) 

• 0+0+1 ………..4 days

Then ,

Tab.Sizodon(4mg)(Risperidone)

• 0+0+1………continue

OR

Tab.Halop(Haloperidol)(5mg) 

• 1+0+1............continue

OR

Tab.Opsonil (chlorpromazine)(100mg)

• 0+0+1..........continue 

2.Tab.Lexotanil(bromazepam)(3 mg)

• 0+0+1…...15 days

3. Tab.Santogen (multivitamin) 1+0+1……...5 months

Prevention:

• Don't use street drugs, and moderate any use of alcohol.
  
• Make an ongoing effort to develop your social skills as much as you can.
  
• Avoid social isolation.
  
• Make an ongoing effort to maintain friendships with adults.