Seroquel
Developed to support mental stability and indicated to manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100 · 200 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Atrolak; Biquelle
- Therapeutic class
Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
Dibenzothiazepine derivative
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to quetiapine; concurrent use of cytochrome p450 inhibitors
- Minor side effects
dizziness; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; grapefruit; carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive; monitor blood glucose; gradual withdrawal recommended
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to support mental stability and indicated to manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
Mechanism of action
Quetiapine acts as an antagonist at multiple brain neurotransmitter receptors, including serotonin and dopamine receptors, which helps stabilize mood and neurological function.
Seroquel
Developed to support mental stability and indicated to manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Quetiapine
- Listed indication(s): Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 25 mg305-25-mg-4145
- 120 tablets - 50 mg305-50-mg-4150
- 90 tablets - 100 mg305-100-mg-4154