Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Quetiapine(400mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Sr
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Qutan SR 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood, increased triglycerides level in blood, decreased cholesterol level in blood, headache, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, and withdrawal symptoms. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Qutan SR 400 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
In humans, quetiapine exhibits linear pharmacokinetics with a mean terminal half-life of 7 hours. The primary route of elimination of quetiapine is through hepatic metabolism.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Qutan
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Constipation
Fatigue
High blood pressure
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dyslipidemia
Contraindications : Hypersensitivity, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Congenital QT prolongation, Arrhythmia hx, Avoid abrupt withdrawal.
Qutan SR 400 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Qutan SR 400 Tablet.
Qutan SR 400 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quetiapine is FDA approved for schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. Quetiapine is also used for several non-FDA-approved indications, such as generalized anxiety disorder.
Drug-Drug interactions: QUETIAPINE may interact with medications, including antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram, bupropion), opioid pain or cough relievers (codeine, hydrocodone), drugs for sleep or anxiety (alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine) and analgesics (acetaminophen, hydrocodone, tramadol).
Drug-Food interactions: QUETIAPINE may interact with grapefruit and alcohol and increase the risk of side effects.
Drug-Disease interactions: QUETIAPINE should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as QT prolongation (heart rhythm problem), acute alcohol abuse, central nervous system (CNS) depression, dementia, stroke, seizures, diabetes and liver problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
CITALOPRAM
ESCITALOPRAM
BUPROPION
ACETAMINOPHEN
HYDROCODONE
TRAMADOL
Qutan SR 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 25°C
If you miss a dose of Qutan SR 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Qutan SR 400 Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Qutan SR 400 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Qutan SR 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What does Qutan SR 400 Tablet do to the brain?
Qutan SR 400 Tablet helps to correct chemical imbalances in the brain. It acts on various chemical messengers in the brain like dopamine and serotonin. It prevents the excessive activity of dopamine, helping to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and mania.
Q. Is Qutan SR 400 Tablet a sleeping pill?
Qutan SR 400 Tablet can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. Qutan SR 400 Tablet is approved for the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia. It prevents as well as treats episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medicines to treat depression.
Q. How long does Qutan SR 400 Tablet take to work?
You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Qutan SR 400 Tablet but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.
Q. Is Qutan SR 400 Tablet good for anxiety?
Qutan SR 400 Tablet has not been approved for the treatment of anxiety; however, your doctor may prescribe it for anxiety. Some studies suggest its use in post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and anxiety associated with mood disorders.
