Quel 50 Tablet (Quetiapine 50mg)
$41.00 – $104.00
Country of Origin | India |
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Dosage Form | tablet |
Generic Name | Quetiapine |
Indication | Schizophrenia |
Manufacturer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
Packaging | 10 tablets in 1 strip |
Composition | Quetiapine (50mg) |
Quel 50 Tablet (Quetiapine 50mg) | |||
Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
50 Tablet/s | $41.00 (0.82/unit) | $0.82 | |
100 Tablet/s | $76.00 (0.76/unit) | $0.76 | |
150 Tablet/s | $104.00 (0.69/unit) | $0.69 |
About Quel 50 mg TABLET
Quel 50 mg TABLET belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of bipolar depression, mania and schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes of excitement or euphoria and depression. Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs).
Quel 50 mg TABLET contains ‘quetiapine’ which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking dopamine, a hormone present in the brain responsible for the development of symptoms in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. QUEL 50MG TABLET also has effects on other neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin and its beneficial effects may be related to this as well. Altogether QUEL 50MG TABLET rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
QUEL 50MG TABLET is available in two dosage forms: oral tablet and injection. Common side-effects of QUEL 50MG TABLET are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, abnormal muscle movements such as difficulty moving muscles, tremors and muscle stiffness, change in cholesterol levels, weight gain, and decrease in haemoglobin (protein in blood that carries oxygen) levels. Additionally, in children and adolescents, swelling of breasts in boys and girls and production of breast milk (due to increase in prolactin hormone (helps in producing breast milk)) and irregular menstruation can be seen. Please do not stop taking QUEL 50MG TABLET without your doctor’s advice as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Do not take QUEL 50MG TABLET if you are allergic to quetiapine or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking QUEL 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have problems associated with the liver, kidney or heart. Also, inform your doctor if you have any sleeping difficulties. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop suicidal thoughts or your depression worsens after taking QUEL 50MG TABLET. QUEL 50MG TABLET contains lactose, so it should not be given to people who are intolerant to some sugars. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of QUEL 50MG TABLET
Bipolar depression, mania, schizophrenia
Medicinal Benefits
QUEL 50MG TABLET contains ‘quetiapine’ that belongs to the class of antipsychotics. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors preventing the excessive activity of dopamine. Dopamine is considered a ‘feel-good hormone’ that promotes happiness, excitement and pleasure. It alters brain function, improving mood, thinking ability and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. QUEL 50MG TABLET also has effects on other neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin and its beneficial effects may be related to this as well. Altogether QUEL 50MG TABLET rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
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Side Effects of Quel 50 mg TABLET
QUEL 50MG TABLET may cause side-effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, abnormal muscle movements such as difficulty moving muscles, tremors and muscle stiffness, altered cholesterol levels, weight gain and decrease in haemoglobin (protein in blood that carries oxygen) levels. Common side-effects seen in children and adolescents are swelling of breasts in boys and girls and production of breast milk (due to increase in prolactin hormone (helps in producing breast milk)), irregular menstruation, increased appetite, vomiting, increase in blood pressure and abnormal muscle movements. Do not stop taking QUEL 50MG TABLET without your doctor’s advice. Discontinuation of QUEL 50MG TABLET abruptly may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia (sleeplessness), feeling sick (nausea), headache, diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), dizziness, irritability and development of suicidal thoughts. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine by gradually reducing the dose.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Quel 50 mg TABLET if you are allergic to quetiapine or any ingredients present in it. Before taking QUEL 50MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, stroke, liver problems, seizures, diabetes, dementia (memory loss), alcohol or drug abuse, sleep apnea (a sleep disorder) and urinary retention. QUEL 50MG TABLET contains lactose, so it should not be given to people with lactose intolerance. Do not abruptly stop taking the medication as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: QUEL 50MG TABLET 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: QUEL 50MG TABLET may interact with grapefruit and alcohol and increase the risk of side-effects.
Drug-disease interactions: QUEL 50MG TABLET 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.
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