quetiasu 200 mg 30 tablets

QUETIASU is an antipsychotic medication that helps restore the balance of natural chemical messengers in the brain. It works through a well-established mechanism to improve a range of psychiatric and mood disorders by reducing the severity of neurological and psychological symptoms.

It helps promote emotional stability, reduce distressing thoughts and severe anxiety, and supports patients experiencing disorganized thinking or significant mood fluctuations in regaining a more stable daily routine.

QUETIASU Active Ingredient

• Quetiapine.

QUETIASU Strengths

• Film-coated tablets, 25 mg, pack of 30 tablets.

• Film-coated tablets, 100 mg, pack of 30 tablets.

• Film-coated tablets, 200 mg, pack of 30 tablets.

• Film-coated tablets, 300 mg, pack of 30 tablets.

QUETIASU Uses

• Treatment of certain psychiatric and behavioral disorders as an antipsychotic medication.

• Management of schizophrenia and acute psychotic episodes.

• Treatment of bipolar disorder, including manic and depressive episodes.

• Improvement of sleep quality and reduction of severe anxiety under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

• Helps control agitation and promotes emotional and mental stability.

QUETIASU Dosage

Treatment is usually started with a low dose, which is gradually increased by the physician according to the patient's clinical response and tolerance until the appropriate therapeutic dose is reached.

Patients should follow the prescribed dosing schedule carefully and should not adjust or discontinue the medication without consulting their physician, as doing so may reduce treatment effectiveness or increase the risk of adverse effects.

QUETIASU Side Effects

• Drowsiness, fatigue, and dizziness, especially during the initial stages of treatment.

• Increased appetite, which may lead to gradual weight gain.

• Dry mouth that may be relieved by maintaining adequate fluid intake.

• Mild orthostatic hypotension when standing up suddenly, making it advisable to rise slowly.

QUETIASU Contraindications

• Do not use this medication if you are allergic to quetiapine or any of the other ingredients in the formulation.

• It is contraindicated in patients with coma or severe central nervous system depression.

• This medication should not be used in elderly patients with dementia because of the increased risk of serious adverse outcomes.

• Use with caution and under close medical supervision in patients with cardiac conduction abnormalities or severe liver impairment.

QUETIASU Alternatives

• Quitapex.

• Seroquel.

• Queticor.

• Olanzapine.

Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This medication should be used with great caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is not recommended during pregnancy unless the physician determines that the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. Treatment should be undertaken only under close medical supervision.

Breastfeeding women should consult their physician before using this medication, as quetiapine may pass into breast milk. The physician may recommend discontinuing breastfeeding or selecting a more appropriate alternative treatment based on the clinical condition of both the mother and the infant.

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

• Keep the tablets in their original blister packs and outer carton to protect them from moisture and direct light.

• Store out of the sight and reach of children.