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Quetiapine Fumarate ( Seroquel ) is a
psychotropic medication shown to be effective
in the treatment of many symptoms of schizophrenia,
as well as in the treatment of acute mania
associated with bipolar I disorder.
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Manufacturer: Cipla
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| Sold Under Brand
Name: Seroquel |
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| Average Delivery Time: 12 Days |
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| Prescription Required:No |
Shipping Only $12.75 |
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Strength |
Price (USD) |
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| 10 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$2.00 |
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| 30 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$8.00 |
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| 90 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$21.00 |
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| 110 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$23.00 |
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| 180 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$39.00 |
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| 210 Tab(s) |
25mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$41.00 |
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| 30 Tab(s) |
50mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$11.00 |
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| 60 Tab(s) |
50mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$22.00 |
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| 90 Tab(s) |
50mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$31.00 |
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| 180 Tab(s) |
50mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$62.00 |
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| 10 Tab(s) |
100mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$5.00 |
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| 30 Tab(s) |
100mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$14.00 |
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| 60 Tab(s) |
100mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$28.00 |
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| 90 Tab(s) |
100mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$39.00 |
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| 200 Tab(s) |
100mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$79.00 |
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| 10 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$9.00 |
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| 30 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$27.00 |
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| 60 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$54.00 |
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| 90 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$74.00 |
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| 180 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$144.00 |
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| 360 Tab(s) |
200mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$279.00 |
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| 10 Tab(s) |
300mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$13.00 |
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| 30 Tab(s) |
300mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$38.00 |
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| 40 Tab(s) |
300mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$49.00 |
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| 60 Tab(s) |
300mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$73.00 |
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| 90 Tab(s) |
300mg Quetiapine Fumarate |
$105.00 |
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What is Quetiapine Fumarate?
Quetiapine Fumarate is an antipsychotic medication. It
works by changing the actions of chemicals in
the brain.
Quetiapine Fumarate is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic
conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder (manic depression).
Quetiapine Fumarate may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate is not for use in psychotic conditions
that are related to dementia. Quetiapine Fumarate has caused
fatal pneumonia or heart failure in older adults
with dementia-related conditions. Stop using
Quetiapine Fumarate and call your doctor at once if you
have the following symptoms: fever, stiff muscles,
confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats,
uncontrolled muscle movements, symptoms that
come on suddenly such as numbness or weakness,
severe headache, and problems with vision, speech,
or balance.
You may have thoughts about suicide when you
first start taking an antidepressant, especially
if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor
will need to check you at regular visits for
at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new
or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior
changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping,
or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated,
hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally
or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts
about suicide or hurting yourself.
Before taking Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate is not for use in psychotic conditions
that are related to dementia. Quetiapine Fumarate has caused
fatal pneumonia or heart failure in older adults
with dementia-related conditions.
Before you take Quetiapine Fumarate, tell your doctor if
you have:
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm
problems;
a history of heart attack or stroke;
a thyroid disorder;
seizures or epilepsy;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
a personal or family history of diabetes; or
trouble swallowing.
If you have any of these conditions, you may
not be able to use Quetiapine Fumarate, or you may need
a dosage adjustment or special tests during
treatment.
Quetiapine Fumarate may cause you to have high blood sugar
(hyperglycemia). Talk to your doctor if you
have any signs of hyperglycemia such as increased
thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or weakness.
If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar
levels on a regular basis while you are taking
Quetiapine Fumarate.
You may have thoughts about suicide when you
first start taking an antidepressant, especially
if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your
doctor if you have worsening symptoms of depression
or suicidal thoughts during the first several
weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is
changed.
Your family or other caregivers should also
be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Your doctor will need to check you at regular
visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may
be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor
if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
during treatment. It is not known whether Quetiapine Fumarate
passes into breast milk or if it could harm
a nursing baby. Do not use Quetiapine Fumarate without
telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. Do not give Quetiapine Fumarate to anyone younger
than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take Quetiapine Fumarate?
Take Quetiapine Fumarate exactly as it was prescribed for
you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts,
or take it for longer than recommended by your
doctor.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose
to make sure you get the best results from Quetiapine Fumarate.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release
tablet. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking the
pill may cause too much of the drug to be released
at one time.
To be sure Quetiapine Fumarate is helping your condition,
your doctor will need to check your progress
on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled
appointments.
Store Quetiapine Fumarate tablets at room temperature
away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and take the medicine at the
next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think
you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose
symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, fast
heart rate, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Quetiapine Fumarate?
Quetiapine Fumarate can cause side effects that may impair
your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you
drive or do anything that requires you to be
awake and alert.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or
lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up
slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase
some of the side effects of Quetiapine Fumarate. Cold or
allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping
pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures,
depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness
caused by Quetiapine Fumarate. Tell your doctor if you
need to use any of these other medicines while
you are taking Quetiapine Fumarate.
Quetiapine Fumarate side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of
these signs of an allergic reaction: hives;
difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new
or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior
changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping,
or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated,
hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally
or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts
about suicide or hurting yourself.
Other serious side effects include:
fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast
or uneven heartbeats;
jerky muscle movements you cannot control;
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on
one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision,
speech, or balance;
increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive
hunger, or weakness;
feeling like you might pass out; or
urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness;
dry mouth, runny nose, sore throat;
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;
blurred vision, headache, anxiety, agitation;
breast swelling or discharge;
missed menstrual periods; or
weight gain.
This is not a complete list of Quetiapine Fumarate side
effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor
about unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Quetiapine Fumarate?
Before taking Quetiapine Fumarate, tell your doctor if
you are taking any of the following medicines:
cimetidine (Tagamet);
lorazepam (Ativan);
rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin,
Rimactane, Rifater);
steroids (prednisone and others);
thioridazine (Mellaril);
an antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin,
E.E.S, Ery-Tab), fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole
(Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox);
medicine for depression or mental illness,
such as fluoxetine (Prozac), haloperidol (Haldol),
imipramine (Tofranil), or risperidone (Risperdal);
a medication to treat high blood pressure or
a heart condition; or
seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Tegretol),
divalproex (Depakote), phenobarbital (Luminal,
Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproate
(Depakene).
This list is not complete and there may be
other drugs that can interact with Quetiapine Fumarate.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription
and over-the-counter medications you use. This
includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products,
and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not
start using a new medication without telling
your doctor.
Where can I get more Quetiapine Fumarate information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information
about Quetiapine Fumarate.
Brand names
Seroquel
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