Seropin 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of bipolar disorder
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Antagonist at neurotransmitter receptors
- Mechanism of action unknown
Dosage & Administration
- Twice daily administration
- Dosage titration for different conditions
- Usual effective dose range
- Combination therapy with mood stabilizer
Interaction
- Caution with electrolyte imbalance
- Potential interactions with other medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Elevated serum triglyceride levels
- Weight gain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety and efficacy during pregnancy not established
- Advice for breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of suicidal thoughts or self-harm
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Risk of orthostatic hypotension
- Caution in patients with history of seizures
- Potential for tardive dyskinesia and EPS
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- QT prolongation caution
- Risk of neutropenia
- Risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in elderly patients
- Not indicated for children and adolescents below 18 years
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses
- No specific antidote available
- Management of severe intoxication
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drug
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in cool and dry place away from light