Tiapine XR 50 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Tiapine XR
Categories
- Psychotropic agent
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Antipsychotic medication
Description
- Indicated for acute and chronic psychoses
- Antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors
- Dosage and administration instructions provided
- Precautions and warnings for use
- Storage conditions mentioned
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Functions
- Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
- Prevention of recurrence of manic, depressive or mixed episodes
- Antagonism of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain
Materials
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Technical Specifications
- Total daily dose range for acute and chronic psychoses: 150 to 750 mg/day
- Total daily dose range for manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder: 200 to 800 mg/day
- Usual dose for depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder: 300 mg/day
- Storage temperature: cool and dry place, away from light
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Dosage should be titrated based on clinical response and tolerability
- Caution in use with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
- Avoid use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Indications
- Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses
- Treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Antagonist at serotonin, dopamine, histamine, and adrenergic receptors
- Mechanism of action is unknown
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily administration for acute and chronic psychoses
- Twice daily administration for manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Once daily administration for depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder
- Patients who have responded to combination therapy should continue on the same dose
Interaction
- Caution with concomitant use of medicines known to cause electrolyte imbalance or QT interval prolongation
- Potential for increased clearance when co-administered with specific drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Quetiapine
Side Effects
- Most commonly reported ADRs include somnolence, dizziness, dry mouth, withdrawal symptoms, elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels, weight gain, decreased haemoglobin, and extrapyramidal symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if benefits justify potential risks
- Avoid breastfeeding while taking Quetiapine
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of suicidal thoughts or clinical worsening in depression
- Caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
- Caution in patients with history of seizures
- Consideration for dose reduction or discontinuation if tardive dyskinesia appears
- Discontinue in case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or family history of QT prolongation
- Risk of neutropenia, hyperglycemia, and diabetes mellitus
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in use with the elderly due to reduced plasma clearance
- Not indicated for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses of up to 30 grams
- No specific antidote available
- Recommend intensive care procedures and close medical supervision
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in cool and dry place away from light