Quetiapine Fumarate 50mg Tablet

Quetiapine Fumarate – Quetiapine Fumarate is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. It is also used alone or with with divalproex or lithium to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods).

In addition, quetiapine is used with other medications to prevent episodes of depression in patients with bipolar disorder.

Quetiapine extended release is also used alone to treat manic episodes in children at least 10 years old with bipolar disorder.

How to Take Quetiapine Fumarate 50mg Tablet?

• Take quetiapine as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
• You may take quetiapine with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
• Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
• Your blood may need to be checked on a regular basis, and you may need other medical tests.
• Your blood pressure may need to be checked often.
• Do not stop using quetiapine suddenly, your condition may get worse, or you could have unpleasant symptoms (such as trouble sleeping, nausea and vomiting). Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.
• This medicine may cause false results on a drug-screening urine test. Tell the laboratory staff that you use quetiapine.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Benefits of Quetiapine Fumarate 50mg Tablet

Doctors prescribe quetiapine for:

• Treating schizophrenia, a disorder characterized by abnormal feelings and behavior and often associated with hallucinations and delusions
• Effectively reducing hallucinations and improving orientation and concentration
• Treating mania, a psychological condition characterized by intense moods, unexplained euphoria, hyperactivity, and delusions
• Treating bipolar disorder, a mental disorder characterized by sudden episodes of mania and depression
• Uplifting mood and energy levels
• Improving appetite and sleep
• Reducing nervousness and mood swings

Side Effects of Quetiapine Fumarate

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
• High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
• High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and confusion, which may be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• High prolactin level—unexpected breast tissue growth, discharge from the nipple, change in sex drive or performance, irregular menstrual cycle
• Increase in blood pressure in children
• Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
• Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
• Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
• Pain or trouble swallowing
• Seizures
• Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
• Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
• Trouble passing urine
• Uncontrolled and repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness or spasms, tremors or shaking, loss of balance or coordination, restlessness, shuffling walk, which may be signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).

Precautions of Quetiapine Fumarate Tablet

Before using Quetiapine, inform your doctor if you-

• Are allergic to Quetiapine or other medications.
• Have a history of eye cataracts, liver disease, low white blood cell count, epilepsy, difficulty swallowing, thyroid problems, intestinal blockage (constipation), ileus, diabetes, alcohol/drug addiction, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or difficulty urinating.