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Quetiapine hemifumarate is known as a multi-acting receptor targeted antipsychotic (MARTA), such as clozapine and olanzapine
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in August 1997 (Vishaka & others vs
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Generic Name Quetiapine DrugBank Accession Number DB01224 Background
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However, if your doctor tells you to take it a certain way, take it as directed
Healthcare providers also prescribe it off-label (i
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Find out how quetiapine treats mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and how to take it
Stomach-related side effects
Displays antagonist activity at serotonin (5-HT 2) and dopamine (D 2) receptors CAS No: 111974-72-2
Usual dosage range: 400 to 800 mg once daily; maximum dose: 800 mg/day
Many medications, supplements, and beverages interact with quetiapine
Increased Mortality in Geriatric Patients Substantially higher mortality rate (4
Most fatalities resulted from
Day 4: 400 mg/day PO divided q12hr
1 It is misused and abused more commonly than other atypical antipsychotics and is associated with drug-seeking behavior
With midrange doses (300 mg per day), mood effects are Quetiapine fumarate tablet is indicated as monotherapy for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder
8 However, in 2010 the manufacturer of quetiapine agreed to pay US$520 million following government allegations of promoting off-label prescribing