Tiapine 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.74)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.15
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Antagonist at neurotransmitter receptors
- No affinity at cholinergic muscarinic and benzodiazepine receptors
- Unknown mechanism of action
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily administration
- Dosage titration
- Administered with or without food
- Initial dose titration period
Interaction
- Caution with medicines causing electrolyte imbalance
- Caution with medicines increasing QT interval
- Co-administration effects with specific drugs
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Elevations in serum triglyceride levels
- Weight gain
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefits justify risks
- Avoid breastfeeding while taking
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Caution in patients with history of seizures
- Consideration for dose reduction or discontinuation for specific symptoms
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in the elderly
- Not indicated for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses
- No specific antidote
- Recommendations for intensive care procedures
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep away from children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light