Fumarate
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (13 years and older)
Treatment of bipolar disorder (manic and mixed episodes) in adults
Treatment of major depressive disorder in adults when other treatments have not been effective
Qpen 50mg Tab (Quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the brain called dopamine and serotonin. These chemicals are involved in regulating mood, sleep, thinking, and behavior.
Store quetiapine at room temperature, away from light and moisture.
The dose of quetiapine will be determined by your doctor based on your condition and response to treatment.
Quetiapine is usually taken by mouth once or twice a day with or without food.
It is important to take quetiapine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Weight gain
Increased cholesterol levels
Dry mouth
Constipation
Blurred vision
Muscle stiffness or spasms
Restlessness
Difficulty sleeping
Sexual problems
Parkinson'slike symptoms
Seizures
Allergic reactions
Avoid alcohol while taking quetiapine as it can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how quetiapine affects you. It can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Quetiapine can harm an unborn baby. It is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking quetiapine during pregnancy. It is also not recommended to breastfeed while taking quetiapine as it can pass into breast milk.
Quetiapine is not approved for use in children under 13 years of age.
If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to adjust your dose of quetiapine.
If you have liver problems, your doctor may need to adjust your dose of quetiapine.
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-15188/quetiapine-oral/details
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/2366/SPC/quetiapine+fumarate
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17974388
