Q-Fit 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Quetiapine fumarate |
| Company | Everest pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of bipolar disorder including manic and depressive episodes
Pharmacology
- Belongs to chemical class of dibenzothiazepine derivatives
- Antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain
- No appreciable affinity at cholinergic muscarinic and benzodiazepine receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Administered twice daily
- Total daily dose for the first four days of therapy
- Dosage adjustments based on clinical response and tolerability
Interaction
- Caution with concomitant use of medicines known to cause electrolyte imbalance
- Co-administration with other drugs affecting clearance
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in patients who are hypersensitive to it
Side Effects
- Most commonly reported adverse drug reactions
- Elevations in serum triglyceride levels
- Weight gain
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety and efficacy during human pregnancy not established
- Guidelines for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Associated risks of suicidal thoughts and self-harm
- Caution in patients with known cardiovascular disease
- Monitoring for signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in elderly patients
- Not indicated for use in 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 out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light