Tiapine XR 200 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Acute and chronic psychoses
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
- Prevention of recurrence of manic, depressive, or mixed episodes
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Antagonist at neurotransmitter receptors
- Unknown mechanism of action
- Efficacy mediated through dopamine D2 and serotonin 5HT2 antagonism
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily administration
- Dosage titration for different conditions
- Use with or without food
- Usual effective dose range
- Combination therapy with a mood stabilizer
Interaction
- Caution with medicines causing electrolyte imbalance
- Caution with medicines increasing QT interval
- Increased clearance with certain co-administered medicines
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in patients hypersensitive to it
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Elevations in serum triglyceride and total cholesterol levels
- Weight gain
- Decreased haemoglobin
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety and efficacy not established during human pregnancy
- Use only if benefits justify potential risks
- Avoid breastfeeding while taking the medicine
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Caution in patients with a history of seizures
- Consideration of dose reduction or discontinuation for tardive dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome caution
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or family history of QT prolongation
- Reports of severe neutropenia
- Observation of blood glucose and hyperglycemia
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in the elderly
- Lower dose and slower titration in the elderly
- Not indicated for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses up to 30 grams
- No specific antidote
- Consideration of multiple drug involvement
- Intensive care procedures recommended
- Close medical supervision and monitoring
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light