Qutipin SR 200 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Acute and chronic psychoses
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic episodes
- Depressive episodes
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Neurotransmitter receptor antagonist
- Dopamine and serotonin antagonism
- Unknown mechanism of action
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily administration
- First four days dose titration
- Usual effective dose range
- Maintenance treatment guidelines
Interaction
- Caution with electrolyte imbalance causing medicines
- Co-administration effects with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Quetiapine
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Elevations in serum triglyceride levels
- Weight gain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety and efficacy not established
- Potential risks during pregnancy
- Advised against breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Caution in patients with history of seizures
- Tardive dyskinesia and EPS considerations
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in the elderly
- Not indicated for children and adolescents below 18 years of age
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses
- No specific antidote
- Intensive care procedures recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep away from children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in cool and dry place away from light