Pregnancy Interaction

• Be careful when using while pregnant.
• Quetiapine is thought to be safer than a lot of other antipsychotics, but you should only use it if you really need to.
• Exposure in the third trimester might produce withdrawal symptoms in newborns, such as irritability, trouble feeding, tremors, or trouble breathing.
• If you are pregnant, don't stop taking your medicine all at once. Talk to your psychiatrist.
• It is very important for pregnant or breastfeeding women to weigh the risks and benefits.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Q-Pin 50 mg SR?

It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression (as an add-on), anxiety, and trouble sleeping.

Q2. What does SR stand for?

SR stands for "sustained release," which means that the medicine is released slowly over time to keep levels stable.

Q3. Will it make me tired?

Yes. Quetiapine can make you sleepy, especially at first.

Q4. Can I take it during the day?

Because it makes you sleepy, people frequently take it at night.

Q5. How long does it take to get results?

It may take a few days for the calming effects to start, but it may take 2–4 weeks for the full antipsychotic or mood-stabilizing benefits to kick in.

Expert Advice

• Take it at night instead of during the day to avoid feeling sleepy.
• Stay away from alcohol because it makes you more sleepy.
• Get up carefully from sitting or lying down to avoid feeling dizzy or having low blood pressure.
• Check on a regular basis:
• Sugar in the blood
• Levels of lipids
• Weight
• Pressure in the blood
• Tell your doctor if you see:
• Depression getting worse
• Thoughts of suicide
• Too much sleepiness
• Unusual motions or stiffness
• Don't quit everything at once; you can have withdrawal symptoms including nausea, irritability, or trouble sleeping.

Side Effects

• Often:
• Sleepy
• Feeling dizzy
• Mouth that is dry
• Not being able to go
• More hunger
• Gaining weight
• Tiredness
• Pain in the head
• Not very common, but serious:
• Higher blood sugar levels or worse diabetes
• High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
• Seizures
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, stiff muscles)
• Problems with the heart rhythm (QT prolongation)
• A very bad allergic reaction
• Get medical help right away if you have a significant response.

 How It Works

• Quetiapine, an atypical antipsychotic, is in Q-Pin 50 mg SR.
• It works by:
• Getting dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitters to work together
• Lessening strange nerve activity
• Keeping your mood stable
• Making sleep better
• Lessening hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and anger
• The SR formulation works more smoothly and lasts longer.

Medicine Interaction

• Use with care with:
• CNS depressants
• Booze
• Pills that help you sleep
• Benzodiazepines
• ↑ More sleepiness
• Antifungals and antibiotics
• Ketoconazole
• Clarithromycin
• → Raise the levels of Quetiapine
• Medicines that stop seizures
• Carbamazepine
• Phenytoin
• ↑ Make Quetiapine less effective
• Drugs for high blood pressure
• May make BP too low
• Medicines for diabetes
• You may need to make changes because of the high sugar risk.
• Stay away from drugs that lengthen the QT interval.

 How to Use

• Take once a day, preferably before bed.
• Do not crush or chew SR tablets; just swallow them whole.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Don't drive after taking the dose.
• If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you can, but not if it's close to the next dose.
• Only continue long-term with the help of a doctor.

 Uses / Indications

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder (mania and depression)
• Major depressive disorder (additional therapy)
• Generalized anxiety disorder (not approved for this use)
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping (low dose, off-label)
• Unstable moods and irritation