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QVATIC SR 100

QUETIAPINE SUSTAINED RELEASE 100MG TABLET

HOW QUETIAPINE SUSTAINED RELEASE 100MG TABLET WORKS

QUETIAPINE SR 100MG TABLET successfully treats bipolar illness and schizophrenia symptoms. It includes the atypical antipsychotic quetiapine. It works by inhibiting certain receptors in the brain (dopamine (D2), serotonin 2A (5HT2A)) that cause aberrant mood fluctuations and mental issues. As a result, it alleviates both positive and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar illness.

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking QUETIAPINE SR 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

    1. medicines used to treat HIV infection (Ex. lopinavir, indinavir)

    2. medicines used to treat fungal infections (Ex. voriconazole, itraconazole)

    3. medicines used for bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin or clarithromycin)

    4. nefazodone (a medicine used to treat depression)

    5. medicines used to treat fits (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)

    6. medicines used to lower blood pressure (Ex. telmisartan, atenolol)

    7. medicines used to induce sleep (Ex. phenobarbital, pentobarbital)

    8. medicines used to treat edema (Ex. furosemide, chlorthalidone)

    9. medicines that cause constipation (Ex. ferrous sulphate, sertraline)

    10. medicines that affect heartbeat and muscle movements (Ex. atropine, dicyclomine)


Dosage Forms:  Tablet


DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take QUETIAPINE SUSTAINED RELEASE 100MG TABLET as directed by your doctor. Take the medication with a glass of water. Do not chew or mash the medication. QUTIPIN 100MG TABLET should be taken one hour before meals or before going to bed.

Depending on your age, body weight, and medical state, your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and length of therapy for you. If you stop taking QUTIPIN 100MG TABLET without seeing your doctor, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as problems sleeping, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, irritability, weight gain, or increased appetite.