Quel SR 100 Tablet (Quetiapine 100mg)

Quel SR 100 TABLET is an antipsychotic medicine that is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other mood disorders. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.Quel SR 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It is also used to treat bipolar disorders.

Quel SR 100 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.

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Major & minor side effects for QUEL SR 100 TABLET

Dizziness

Chills

Confusion

Blurred vision

Loss of balance control

Difficulty or painful urination

Irregular menstrual periods

Loss of appetite

Weight gain

Constipation

Headache

Acid or sour stomach

Decreased appetite

Sneezing

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What is it prescribed for?

Schizophrenia

This medicine is used in the treatment of Schizophrenia which is a severe and chronic mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and impaired ability to think clearly.

Bipolar disorder

This medicine is used in the treatment of the bipolar disorder which is also known as the manic-depressive illness characterized by unusual mood changes.

Depression

This medicine is used in the treatment of depression which is a common and serious medical illness characterized by depressed mood, loss of interest in activities in daily life.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to Quetiapine or any other medicine belonging to the same class.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Suicidal thoughts

This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. It should be used with caution and limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

Diabetes and Dyslipidemia

This medicine may increase the blood glucose levels and lipids levels in the body. Assess these parameters before initiation of the treatment and regular monitoring of these parameters is necessary.

Blood cells count

This medicine may reduce the blood cell count, especially WBC (neutrophils). Any symptoms of fever, weakness during the treatment should be reported to the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood cells count is necessary.

Tardive dyskinesia

This medicine may cause involuntary movements of tongue, lips, and face. Inform the doctor if you have these symptoms. Gradual dose reduction or discontinuation of the medicine should be considered.

Pediatric use

This medicine is not recommended for use in pediatrics less than 10 years due to the lack of safety and effectiveness. It is recommended to use this medicine in pediatrics above 10 years only under the supervision of a Qualified healthcare professional.

Discontinuation syndrome

Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, and irritability. Gradual dose reduction should be made under the doctor’s supervision.

Driving or operating machine

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

Ketoconazole

Metformin

Tramadol

Antihypertensives

Disease interactions

Dementia

This medicine is not recommended for use in the patients with dementia-related psychosis as it increases the risk of heart diseases like heart failure and infectious diseases like pneumonia. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.