Renapine 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute psychoses
- Treatment of chronic psychoses
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of bipolar disorder
- Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
Pharmacology
- Atypical psychotropic agent
- Antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors
- Dopamine and serotonin antagonism
- Antagonism of histamine and adrenergic receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Administered twice daily
- Total daily doses for different indications
- Titration of dose for different indications
Interaction
- Caution with medicines causing electrolyte imbalance
- Caution with medicines increasing QT interval
- Increased clearance with concomitant use of specific medicines
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in patients hypersensitive to Quetiapine
Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Elevations in serum triglyceride levels
- Weight gain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential risks during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion into human milk
- Advice for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
- Caution in patients with history of seizures
- Consideration of tardive dyskinesia and EPS symptoms
- Consideration of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or family history of QT prolongation
- Reported cases of severe neutropenia
- Observation of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in the elderly
- Not indicated for use in children and adolescents
Overdose Effects
- Survival reported in acute overdoses
- No specific antidote to Renapine
- Recommendation for intensive care procedures in severe intoxication
Therapeutic Class
- Atypical neuroleptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of sight and reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light