Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medicine used for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. It is also used in several psychological disorders such as anxiety disorder.
Quetiapine fumarate
AVAILABLE DOSES: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg
PRESCRIPTION: NEEDED [Do not use without doctor’s recommendation]
USES OF QUETIAPINE TABLET
- Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Treatment of Major depression
SIDE EFFECTS OF QUETIAPINE TABLET
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Dry mouth
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Weight change
- Headache
- Lack of concentration
- Loss of coordination
- Joint pain or back pain
- Missing menstrual periods
- Low sexual desire or ability
PRECAUTIONS OF QUETIAPINE TABLET
- Keep out of reach of children
- Pregnancy: Ask your doctor before using this medicine, during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended to use this medicine, during breastfeeding.
- Older adults with dementia: Older adults with dementia who take antipsychotics (psychotic drugs) such as quetiapine have an increased risk of dying during treatment.
- Do not drive: Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine because it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients.
- Liver Diseases: This medicine may cause adverse effects in patients with Liver diseases. Please do not use it without asking your doctor.
SOME INDIAN BRANDS OF QUETIAPINE TABLET
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT USE ANY MEDICINE BASED ON ANY CONTENT OF MEDICINE SIR PLATFORM. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH THE DOCTOR BEFORE USE.
| Brand Name | Company |
| Qutipin Tablet | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
| Qutan Tablet | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Quel Tablet | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Quetigress Tablet | La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
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