💠Psychiatric / Mental HealthTablet
Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
Atypical antipsychotic indicated for schizophrenia, bipolar I manic episodes, and bipolar depressive episodes.
Form
Tablet
Uses
3
Side effects
4
Category
Psychiatric
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What is Quetiapine Fumarate used for?
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of bipolar I disorder manic episodes
- Treatment of bipolar disorder depressive episodes
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Quetiapine Fumarate side effects
Common side effects of Quetiapine Fumarate include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Fatigue
CommonModerateLess common
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Quetiapine Fumarate warnings & precautions
- Increased risk of cerebrovascular adverse events in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
- Risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome; discontinue immediately if suspected
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Frequently asked questions
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