What is SEROQUEL?

SEROQUEL (SER-oh-kwell) is the trademark name of quetiapine fumarate that is a psychotic agent that belongs to chemical class dibenzothiazepine. It is indicated to treat schizoprenia, acute manic episodes associated bipolar I disorder, and acute depressive episodes for patients 13 years old and above.

What is the available dosage?

SEROQUEL is taken orally and is supplied as tablet in the following dosage:

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  25 mg (round, peach)


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  50 mg (round, white)


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  100 mg (round, yellow)


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  200 mg (round, white)


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  300 mg (capsule-shaped, white)


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  400 mg (capsule-shaped, yellow)

Take Seroquel as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. If you miss one dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual schedule. Do not take 2 doses all at the same time, unless advised.

What are the possible SEROQUEL side effects?

Nervous system: abnormal dreams, dyskinesia, thinking abnormal, tardive dyskinesia, vertigo, involuntary movements, confusion, amnesia, psychosis, hallucinations, hyperkenisa, libido imcreased, urinary retention, incoordination, paranoid reaction, abnormal gait, myoclonus, delusions, manic reaction, apathy, ataxia, depersonalization, stupor, bruxism, catatonic reaction, hemiplegia

Body: flu syndrome, neck pain, pelvic pain, suicide attempt, malaise, photosensitivity reactions, chills, face edema, moniliasis

Digestive system: anorexia, increased salivation, increased appetite, gingivitis, dysphagia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, stomatitis, thirst, tooth caries, fecal incontinence, GERD, gum hemorrhage, mouth ulceration, rectal hemorrhage, tongue edema

Cardiovascular System: vasodilation, QT interval prolonged, migraine, bradycardia, cerebral ischemia, irregular pulse, T wave abnormality, bundle branch block, cerebrovascular accident, deep thrombophlebitis, T wave inversion

Respiratory System: cough, dyspnea, pneumonia, epistaxis, asthma

Metabolic System: weight loss, alkaline phosphate increased, hyperlipemia, alcohol intolerance, dehydration, hyperglycemia, creatinine increased, hypoglycemia

Skin System: pruritus, acne, eczema, contact dermatitis, maculopapular rash, seborrhea, skin ulcer

Urogenital System: dysmenorrheal, vaginitis, urinary incontinence, metorrhagia, impotence, dysuria, vaginal moniliasis, abnormal ejaculation, cystitis, urinary frequency, amenorrhea, female lactation, leucorrhea, vaginal hemoorhage, vulvovaginitis

Musculuskeletal System: myasthenia twitching, arthalgia, arthritis, leg cramps, bone pain

Endocrine System: hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus

Seroquel may have adverse interaction with the following drugs:

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  Phenytoin, divalproex, carbamazepine


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  Barbiturates


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  Rifampicin


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  Glucocorticoids


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  Thioridazine


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  Ketoconazole


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  Erythromycin


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  Protease inhibitors

Remember:

Seroquel can raise the risk of death in elderly with dementia and suicidal thoughts and actions. Thus pay attention to any sudden changes in mood, behaviours, thoughts and feeling when taking this medicine.

Seroquel should be taken exactly as how it is prescribed by your doctor. Sudden stop of intake of seroquel may result to insomnia, nausea and vomiting.

While taking Seroquel, do not drive, operate machinery, or other dangerous activities as this may make you drowsy. Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated and drinking alcohol.

What is SEROQUEL equivalent name available?

Quetipaine is marketd by AstraZeneca as Seroquel and Orion Pharma as Ketipinor and as Quepin that is made in Greece.

Generic available :date March 2011

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