Uses / Indications:
Qutan 50mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Qutan 50mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Do not take quetiapine if you have allergy to quetiapine or any of the ingredients of the medicine. Do check your weight at regular intervals as quetiapine is known to cause weight gain. Do not drive or use any tools or machines unless you know how quetiapine affect you; this is because quetiapine is known cause sleepiness. Do not stop quetiapine abruptly; do inform your doctor as he/she would decide and reduce the dose gradually for 1 to 2 weeks before stopping. Do get your blood checked at regular intervals, as suggested by your doctor, as many of the side-effects of quetiapine are noted only when a blood test is done. Do inform your doctor if you are going for urine drug screening. This is because your urine may cause positive results for methadone or certain drugs for depression called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) when some test methods are used, even though you may not be taking methadone or TCAs. Hence, a different test method may be used for you. Take special precaution if you suffer from have ever suffered any brain damage or coma, epilepsy or convulsions; muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis). Take special precaution while taking quetiapine if you observe symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a combination of fever, severe muscle stiffness, sweating or a lowered level of consciousness); long-lasting and painful erection (priapism); uncontrollable movements (mainly of your face or tongue), fits, suicidal thoughts, or dizziness. Quetiapine is not recommended in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Side Effects:
Headache, Dystonia, Sleepiness, Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dizziness, Decreased haemoglobin level in blood, Weight gain, Increased triglyceride level in blood.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Qutan 50mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Qutan 50mg Tablet SR is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Seroquel for sleep/ anxiety? : No, Seroquel is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, mania, depression associated with bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder|Can I take Seroquel forever? : No, you should take Seroquel as prescribed your doctor|Is Qutan same as Seroquel? : Yes, Seroquel is the trade name for the active ingredient Qutan|Is Qutan dangerous? : Qutan is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Qutan a narcotic/ Benzo/ Benzodiazepine? : No, Qutan is not a narcotic/ Benzo/ Benzodiazepine; it belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotic agent|Is Qutan a sedative? : Qutan is not a sedative drug; however, sedation is a known side effect of this drug|Is Qutan addictive? : No, Qutan is not an addictive drug|Is Qutan a mono amine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)? : No, Qutan belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotic agent.
Medicine interaction:
Qutan with Clotrimazole|Qutan with Posaconazole|Qutan with Fluconazole|Qutan with Ketoconazole|Qutan with Itraconazole|Qutan with Voriconazole|Qutan with Terbinafine|Qutan with Nalbuphine|Qutan with Tramadol|Qutan with Escitalopram|Qutan with Paroxetine|Qutan with Erythromycin|Qutan with Lorazepam|Qutan with Pentazocine|Qutan with Spiramycin|Qutan with Diazepam|Qutan with Primidone|Qutan with Fosphenytoin|Qutan with Oxyphenonium|Qutan with Dapoxetine|Qutan with Chlordiazepoxide|Qutan with Azithromycin
