Quitin (100mg) 10 Tablets

Quetiapine's antipsychotic activity is likely due to a combination of antagonism at D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway and 5HT2A receptors in the frontal cortex. Antagonism at D2 receptors relieves positive symptoms while antagonism at 5HT2A receptors relieves negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Atypical antipsychotics

It is used for:

• schizophrenia
• bipolar disorder
• major depressive disorder

To be taken as per doctor's prescription

Monitor patients for adverse reactions and consult a doctor immediately

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Swallow these pills with a glass of water. Take these as per your health care provider's instructions.

Do not use in case of:

• allergy to drug itself
• arrhythmia

Common side effects include:

• dizziness and drowsiness during the day
• movement issues
• swollen breasts
• constipation
• weight gain

Precautions include:

• avoid excessive exercise
• it can make you drowsy without warning so plan your activities accordingly
• stay inside as much as possible and dress lightly in hot weather and stay out of the sun
• it can cause fainting when you get up from a lying position quickly

Tell your doctor if you are taking:

• phenytoin
• rifampin
• antidepressants
• carbamazepine
• ketoconazole
• metoclopramide

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, light and children

No

Do not break or chew the tablet