Deskripsi
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
Contents
Quetiapine fumarate
Indication
Seroquel is used for treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic. It affects certain receptors in the brain. This may help to improve symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Instruction
Use Seroquel as directed by your doctor.
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Take Seroquel by mouth with or without food.
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Continue to take Seroquel even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
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Do not suddenly stop taking Seroquel without first talking with your doctor. You may have an increased risk of side effects. If you need to stop Seroquel or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
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If you miss a dose of Seroquel, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Seroquel.
Drug interaction
Phenytoin (Dilantin) and thioridazine (Mellaril) decrease absorption of Seroquel in intestines and decrease its effects. Seroquel interacts with narcotic pain relievers, medications for hypertension interact with and their activities add: oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Endocet), barbiturates, alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), ethanol, prazosin (Minipress) and terazosin (Hytrin). Toxicity of Quetiapine may increase if it is co-administered with the drugs able to influence work of cytochrome P450 which is responsible for metabolism of Seroquel, these drugs are: ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), erythromycin, clarithromycin (Biaxin), nefazodone (Serzone), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan), diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, Dilacor).
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