Renapine XR 200 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Quetiapine fumarate
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Renapine 100 mg tablet Renapine 25 mg tablet Renapine xr 50 mg tablet Renapine xr 300 mg tablet

Title

Renapine XR

Categories

  • Antipsychotic Medication
  • Neuroleptic Drug

Description

Renapine XR is an atypical psychotropic agent indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic psychoses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. It is known to be an antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain and belongs to the therapeutic class of atypical neuroleptic drugs.

Indications

  • Treatment of Acute and Chronic Psychoses
  • Treatment of Manic Episodes
  • Treatment of Depressive Episodes
  • Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
  • Combination Therapy with a Mood Stabilizer

Pharmacology

  • Chemical Class: Dibenzothiazepine Derivatives
  • Action: Antagonist at Serotonin 5HT1A and 5HT2, Dopamine D1 and D2, Histamine H1, Adrenergic α1 and α2 receptors

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for Psychoses and Schizophrenia: 50-750 mg/day
  • Dosage for Manic Episodes: 200-800 mg/day
  • Dosage for Depressive Episodes: 300-600 mg/day
  • Maintenance Treatment Dosage: 400-800 mg/day

Interaction

Caution should be exercised when used concomitantly with medicines known to cause electrolyte imbalance or to increase QT interval.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Quetiapine

Side Effects

  • Somnolence
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Elevated Triglyceride Levels
  • Elevated Total Cholesterol
  • Weight Gain
  • Extrapyramidal Symptoms

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy: Use only if benefits justify potential risks
  • Lactation: Avoid breastfeeding while taking Renapine XR

Precautions & Warnings

  • Increased Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
  • Caution in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
  • Caution in Patients with History of Seizures
  • Tardive Dyskinesia and Extrapyramidal Symptoms
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • QT Prolongation
  • Neutropenia
  • Hyperglycemia & Diabetes Mellitus

Use in Special Populations

  • Elderly: Use with caution, slower titration, lower doses
  • Children and Adolescents: Not indicated for use below 18 years

Overdose Effects

No specific antidote reported, intensive care procedures recommended for severe intoxication

Storage Conditions

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, store in a cool and dry place away from light

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