Brand Name:Seroquel®
Manufacturer:API
Product Type:Tablet/Seroquel
Strength:300MG TABLET
Prescription:Prescription
Dosage:The medicine can be taken with or without food but should be taken at a fixed time each day. For patients with sleep disturbances or allergies, a dose of 300MG may be sufficient. For depression, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day but should be taken at a fixed time each day. For patients with anxiety or tension, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day but should be taken at a fixed time each day. For patients with insomnia, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day. For patients with bipolar depression, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day but should be taken at a fixed time each day. For patients with other mental health conditions, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day. For patients with Parkinson's disease, the medicine may be taken at the same time each day, but it is important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. For patients with severe liver disease, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day. For patients with severe kidney disease, the medicine is best taken at the same time each day. For patients with mild to moderate bipolar depression, the medicine may be taken at the same time each day.
What is in this leaflet:
SEROQUEL 300MG TABLET is an anticonvulsant drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. It contains quetiapine, which belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. The medicine works by altering the levels of certain brain chemicals. It can decrease hallucinations and decrease delusions. SEROQUEL can also help treat mania, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
1. What SEROQUEL is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take SEROQUEL
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3. Possible side effects and drug interactions
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This leaflet answers some common questions about SEROQUEL. You should read it carefully. It does not contain all the information that is known about this medicine. It does not contain all the information that is known about SEROQUEL.
It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist about your medical condition or treatment.
It also does not indicate whether the medicine is addictive or habit-forming. The information in this leaflet is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. You should consult your doctor or health care professional before taking any medicine, including SEROQUEL.
SEROQUEL contains quetiapine, a type of antipsychotic drug that increases the activity of certain enzymes in the brain. The quetiapine helps to reduce hallucinations and delusions. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
SEROQUEL is a medicine used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. It may be used for treating certain types of acute and chronic illnesses and may be used for a long time, depending on the underlying cause. SEROQUEL is only for use by adults.
Quetiapine, commonly sold under the brand name Seroquel, is a type of prescription medication called an antipsychotic drug. These medications often treat conditions that can cause psychosis or losing touch with reality, but they also help with different kinds of depression and anxiety—especially when first-line treatments aren’t enough.
There are two types of antipsychotic drugs. “Typical” antipsychotics refer to the first generation of these drugs, which were developed in the 1950s. “Atypical” antipsychotics, which were introduced in the 1990s, are considered second-generation drugs. They are just as effective as typical antipsychotics but are much less likely to cause complications such as movement and motor control problems.
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It changes how certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) work in the brain.
Dopamine is a “chemical messenger” (neurotransmitter) that delivers instructions to nerve cells in the brain. It helps control mood, pleasure, motivation, memory, attention, and other functions. Serotonin is also a chemical messenger. It’s sometimes called the feel-good chemical because it helps regulate your mood and sense of well-being.
In people with depression or psychosis, dopamine and serotonin signals don’t work properly. Quetiapine works by blocking these abnormal signals.
possible antipsychotic drugsThis means that it helps people with depression or psychosis with changes in how their brain works. It also helps with psychosis in people with schizophrenia or who have another mental health condition such as serotonin syndrome.
Quetiapine is usually taken with food or a liquid. If you take it with a meal, it won’t be safe for you. Quetiapine can make it difficult to swallow, so it’s preferable to take it with a glass of water.
Long-term use of Quetiapine can increase the risk of developing a stroke or deep vein thrombosis. Although these events are generally rare, they happen and their symptoms can be managed.
Discuss any trusted reports with your doctor to ensure the drug is safe for you. Quetiapine is sometimes prescribed for other conditions than depression or psychosis.
Quetiapine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Serious side effects can occur with many antipsychotic medications but are more common with Quetiapine..
Serious effects, however, can happen with antipsychotic medications only if your brain has a enough amount of dopamine and/or serotonin in it to signal problems such as movement and motor control problems. These side effects aren’t usually severe. They can happen because your brain does not make enough of these chemical signals.
Some of these side effects can be managed. When these side effects are severe, you can take your first-line medications— antipsychotics, antidepressants, and smoking (cigarettes)—and gradually increase your dose. This increases your risk of developing a stroke or a deep venous thrombosis and can also increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke if you have it.
If you have side effects that last longer than a few days or become painful, talk to your doctor. WithQuetiapine, you don’t have to take your first-line medications in the first place.
In most people with psychosis or depression, Quetiapine does not affect your medical condition or cause mood or behavior changes. It can make things more difficult to engage in activities such as driving or making other important decisions.
However, if your side effects are causing you discomfort or don’t go well, or if you have a history of pain or joint issues that make it difficult to stay pain-free, contact your doctor.
What is the difference between typical antipsychotic drugs and Quetiapine? Typical antipsychotics and Quetiapine are both types of drugs that affect chemical signals in the brain. Typical antipsychotics are used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Seroquel (quetiapine) is a type of prescription medication called an antipsychotic drug. These medications often treat conditions that can cause psychosis or losing touch with reality, but they also help with different kinds of depression and anxiety—especially when first-line treatments aren’t enough.
There are two types of antipsychotic drugs. “Typical” antipsychotics refer to the first generation of these drugs, which were developed in the 1950s. “Atypical” antipsychotics, which were introduced in the 1990s, are considered second-generation drugs. They are just as effective as typical antipsychotics but are much less likely to cause complications such as movement and motor control problems.
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic. It changes how certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) work in the brain.
Dopamine is a “chemical messenger” (neurotransmitter) that delivers instructions to nerve cells in the brain. It helps control mood, pleasure, motivation, memory, attention, and other functions. Serotonin is also a chemical messenger. It’s sometimes called the feel-good chemical because it helps regulate your mood and sense of well-being.
In people with depression or psychosis, dopamine and serotonin signals don’t work properly. Seroquel (quetiapine) works by blocking these abnormal signals.
Seroquel (quetiapine) can change how certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) work in the brainDopamine and serotonin have different effects on the brain. Dopamine tells the brain to “calm” or focus on activity in certain areas. It tells the brain to “ feel good” or “ enjoy” (heavily moveable) when certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) are active. Serotonin tells the brain to “numb” or “trembl[e]le” (feel-good chemical) when certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) aren’t being active. Dopamine tells the brain to “calm” or “full-blown” serotonin, which helps “keep your moods” and makes you “feel good.”
On the other hand, serotonin tells the brain to “feel” or “have fun” or “motivates.” It tells the brain to “calm” or “stay focused” or “have fun.” Serotonin doesn’t “feel” or “have fun” or “modes.” It “temporarily” tells your brain to “decide” or “stay focused.”
With dopamine, your brain tells it to feel good and have fun. It tells it to “decide” or “have fun” when it has active signals.
On the other hand, your brain tells it to “decide” or “have fun” when it has a low level of serotonin.
Dopamine and serotonin have different levels of effect on the brain. Dopamine tells the brain to “nod” or “reward.” Dopamine tells your brain to “full-blown” or “keep your moods” and makes you “feel” or “have fun.” Serotonin tells your brain “have” or “have” or “have.”
So, who’s more likely to benefit from an antipsychotic drug?
The risk of movement problems is greater with an antipsychotic drug compared to that with atypical. On the other hand, people who have psychosis or don’t have it less than twice a year can get movement problems.
When you take an antipsychotic drug, the most common side effects are lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness,, or dry mouth. On the other hand, people who have a known sensitivity to dopamine have dry mouth and trouble chewing.
It’s important to talk with a doctor before starting an antipsychotic drug.
Quetiapine, commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, is a type of prescription medication called an antipsychotic drug. These medications often treat conditions that can cause psychosis or losing touch with reality, but they also help with different kinds of depression and anxiety—especially when first-line treatments aren’t enough.
There are two types of antipsychotic drugs. “Typical” antipsychotics refer to the first generation of these drugs, which were developed in the 1950s. “Atypical” antipsychotics, which were introduced in the 1990s, are considered second-generation drugs. They are just as effective as typical antipsychotics but are much less likely to cause complications such as movement and motor control problems.
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It changes how certain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) work in the brain.
Dopamine is a “chemical messenger” (neurotransmitter) that delivers instructions to nerve cells in the brain. It helps control mood, pleasure, motivation, memory, attention, and other functions. Serotonin is also a chemical messenger. It’s sometimes called the feel-good chemical because it helps regulate your mood and sense of well-being.
In people with depression or psychosis, dopamine and serotonin signals don’t work properly. Quetiapine works by blocking these abnormal signals.
Typical antipsychotics | (Shoetan, 2020)It helps control mood, pleasure, motivation, memory, and other functions. Serotonin is also sometimes called the feel-good chemical because it’s sometimes called the feel-good feeling.
It also helps regulate your mood. Serotonin syndrome is a condition that can occur as a result of a lack of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin syndrome is a result of excessive serotonin production in the brain.
There are two types of antipsychotics. Seroquel is the brand name for atypical antipsychotics. It’s a second-generation formulation of the drug. The drug’s brand name is quetiapine.
Typical antipsychotics | Quetiapine, Seroquel (generic) (Malaysia)Serotonin syndrome is a that can occur as a result of a lack of serotonin in the brain.
Quetiapine | (Malaysia)It helps control mood, pleasure, motivation, memory and other functions. Serotonin syndrome is a result of excessive serotonin production in the brain.
What is an atypical antipsychotic? | (Philippe, 2014)An atypical antipsychotic. It’s sometimes called the feel-good chemical because it improves your sense of well-being and can make things easier.
Seroquel XR (quetiapine fumarate) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as to reduce hallucinations in bipolar patients. It works by blocking the dopamine and serotonin receptors, preventing the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, which can cause hallucinations and delusions.
The onset of Seroquel XR may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for full effect. However, it is important to note that Seroquel XR is not a controlled substance and should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should only be taken under the guidance of a doctor or a pharmacist. It is not recommended to take Seroquel XR for longer than a certain length of time, as it may lead to serious side effects.
Seroquel XR can cause side effects such as:
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these serious side effects.