Qutipin Tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate) - Product Information
Qutipin tablets, also known as Generic Quetiapine Fumarate, are atypical antipsychotics used alone or together with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder (depressive and manic episodes) and schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Quetiapine Fumarate tablets are also prescribed as therapy for the treatment of manic and depressive incidents, which occur in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. Qutipin tablets contain Quetiapine Fumarate as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as dibenzothiazepine derivatives. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets are also used in combination with other antidepressant medications for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Quetiapine Fumarate tablets exert its mechanism of action by altering the balance of chemicals such as neurotransmitters in the brain.
In our online pharmacy, Qutipin tablets, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India, are available in the strength of 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg of Quetiapine Fumarate.
We also have in stock Generic Olanzapine Tablets (Oleanz) which is also used to treat used for the treatment of mental illness such as bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia in adults and adolescents who are at least 13 years old.
Name of the Drug
Qutipin tablets.
Qutipin tablets are also available under different brand names such as Q-Mind, Conquet, Placidin, Psyquit, Q-Pin, Q-Win, Quel, Quel-SR, Quetic, Queticare, Qutace, Qutan, Qutec, Quticool, Seroquin, Sizoquit, and Socalm. Qutipin tablets are also known as Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets.
Manufacturer of Qutipin Tablets
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India
Website: sunpharma.com
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The active ingredient present in Qutipin tablets is Quetiapine Fumarate.
Each film-coated Qutipin tablet contains Quetiapine Fumarate equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg , 200 mg or 300 mg of Quetiapine. The inactive ingredients present in Generic Quetiapine Fumarate pills are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium citrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol 400, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide.
Qutipin Tablets Indications - What is Quetiapine Fumarate Used For?
Qutipin tablets, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India in the strength of 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg of Quetiapine, are atypical antipsychotics used for the treatment for the schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets are also prescribed as therapy for the treatment of manic and depressive incidents, which occur in patients suffering from bipolar disorder.
Qutipin tablets contain Quetiapine Fumarate as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as dibenzothiazepine derivatives. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets are also used in combination with other antidepressant medications for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
The mechanism of action of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets is by altering the balance of chemicals such as neurotransmitters in the brain. Qutipin tablets are also beneficial for decreasing the incidents of hallucinations and also to enhance the concentration of individuals who suffer from mood disorders. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets also treat the mood disorders of patients by improving the mood, sleep, appetite, and stamina of the patients. Treatment with Qutipin tablets reduce nervousness in patients and enable them to have a clear perspective and positive attitude towards life, so that they can lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets can also prevent the occurrence of severe mood swings and also reduce the frequency of mood swings.
Generic Quetiapine Fumarate Dosage - How to Take Qutipin Tablets?
Quetiapine Fumarate tablets should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.
Qutipin tablet can be administered one to three times a day, before or after a meal. Your doctor may alter the dosage of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets depending on your response to treatment and the severity of the medical condition. Patients using Quetiapine Fumarate tablets may notice the full therapeutic benefit of the medication several weeks after treatment. Quetiapine Fumarate tablets work effectively if the amount of Quetiapine Fumarate is maintained at a constant level in the body. You should maintain a regular daily schedule for the medication such that you take Quetiapine Fumarate tablets at about the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication.
Schizophrenia - Adults
Day 1: 25 mg twice daily. Increase in increments of 25 mg to 50 mg divided two or three times on Days 2 and 3 to range of 300 to 400 mg by Day 4.
Further adjustments can be made in increments of 25 to 50 mg twice a day, in intervals of not less than 2 days.
The recommended Dose is 150 to 750 mg/day and the maximun dose is 750 mg/day
Schizophrenia -Adolescents (13 to 17 years)
Day 1: 25 mg twice daily.
Day 2: Twice daily dosing totaling 100 mg.
Day 3: Twice daily dosing totaling 200 mg.
Day 4: Twice daily dosing totaling 300 mg.
Day 5: Twice daily dosing totaling 400 mg.
Further adjustments should be in increments no greater than 100 mg/day within the recommended dose range of 400 to 800 mg/day. Based on response and tolerability, may be administered three times daily.
The recommended Dose is 400 to 800 mg/day and the maximun dose is 800 mg/day
The recommended Dose is and the maximun dose is
Bipolar Mania - Adults Monotherapy or as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex
Day 1: Twice daily dosing totaling 100 mg.
Day 2: Twice daily dosing totaling 200 mg.
Day 3: Twice daily dosing totaling 300 mg.
Day 4: Twice daily dosing totaling 400 mg.
Further dosage adjustments up to 800 mg/day by Day 6 should be in increments of no greater than 200 mg/day.
The recommended Dose is 400 to 800 mg/day and the maximun dose is 800 mg/day
Bipolar Mania - Children and Adolescents (10 to 17 years), Monotherapy
Day 1: 25 mg twice daily.
Day 2: Twice daily dosing totaling 100 mg.
Day 3: Twice daily dosing totaling 200 mg.
Day 4: Twice daily dosing totaling 300 mg.
Day 5: Twice daily dosing totaling 400 mg.
Further adjustments should be in increments no greater than 100 mg/day within the recommended dose range of 400 to 600 mg/day. Based on response and tolerability, may be administered three times daily.
The recommended Dose is 400 to 600 mg/day and the maximun dose is 600 mg/day
Bipolar Depression -Adults
Administer once daily at bedtime.
Day 1: 50 mg
Day 2: 100 mg
Day 3: 200 mg
Day 4: 300 mg
The recommended Dose is 300 mg/day and the maximun dose is 300 mg/day
Bipolar I Disorder Maintenance Therapy - Adults
Administer twice daily totaling 400 to 800 mg/day as adjunct to lithium or divalproex. Generally, in the maintenance phase, patients continued on the same dose on which they were stabilized.
The recommended Dose is 400 to 800 mg/day and the maximun dose is 800 mg/day
Continue taking Qutipin tablets without missing any doses for the recommended treatment period and do not stop the treatment suddenly even if you feel better because abrupt discontinuation of treatment may result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as diarrhea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nausea, trouble sleeping, or vomiting.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. Qutipin tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss your regular dose of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed Qutipin tablets the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets.
Quetiapine Fumarate Mechanism of Action – How Does Qutipin Work?
Qutipin tablets, also known as Quetiapine Fumarate Generic, are atypical antipsychotics used for the treatment for the schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Qutipin tablets contain Quetiapine Fumarate as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as dibenzothiazepine derivatives. Quetiapine Fumarate's mechanism of action is by altering the balance of chemicals such as neurotransmitters in the brain, which regulate behavior and thinking.
Storage Instructions for Generic Quetiapine Tablets
Store Qutipin tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets) at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C),protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Quetiapine Fumarate tablets (Qutipin) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack. Keep the pack of Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Quetiapine Fumarate tablets along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the proper method of disposal.
Contraindications
Qutipin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Quetiapine Fumarate or any inactive ingredient present in Qutipin tablets.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets, please seek emergency help. Symptoms of Qutipin tablets overdose are fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness; uncontrolled muscle movements.
Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Qutipin Tablets
Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Qutipin tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have bipolar disorder (manic depression), suicidal thoughts or attempts, mental or mood problems, diabetes, Alzheimer disease, dementia, trouble swallowing, heart problems (eg, heart attack, heart failure, irregular heartbeat), stroke, blood vessel problems, high blood cholesterol levels, blood problems (eg, low white blood cells), liver problems, thyroid problems, cataracts, narrow-angle glaucoma, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), high blood prolactin levels, breast cancer, high or low blood pressure, are very overweight.
Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions:
Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse reactions (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack) has been seen in elderly patients with dementia-related psychoses treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS):
Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring
Metabolic Changes:
Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with metabolic changes. These metabolic changes include hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and weight gain
Tardive Dyskinesia:
Discontinue Quetiapine Fumarate tablets if clinically appropriate
Hypotension:
Use with caution in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
Increased Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents:
Monitor blood pressure at the beginning of, and periodically during treatment in children and adolescents
Leukopenia, Neutropenia and Agranulocytosis:
Monitor complete blood count frequently during the first few months of treatment in patients with a pre-existing low white cell count or a history of leukopenia/neutropenia and discontinue Qutipin tablets at the first sign of a decline in WBC in absence of other causative factors.
Cataracts:
Lens changes have been observed in patients during long-term quetiapine treatment. Lens examination is recommended when starting treatment and at 6-month intervals during chronic treatment
Anticholinergic(antimuscarinic) Effects:
Use with caution with other anticholinergic drugs and in patients with urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy, or constipation
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Quetiapine Fumarate or any inactive ingredient in Qutipin tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.
Quetiapine Fumarate Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Qutipin tablets are known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are taking alpha-blockers (eg, doxazosin) or medicine for high blood pressure; Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), fluvoxamine, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), or telithromycin; Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), phenytoin, rifampin, or thioridazine; Dopamine receptor agonists (eg, pramipexole) or levodopa.
Quetiapine Fumarate and Alcohol
Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets (Qutipin tablets) because it may increase the risk of certain side effects.
Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets - Driving and Other Activities
Quetiapine Fumarate tablets may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.
Live Vaccinations, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have live vaccinations, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets. In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets and the details of your last dose.
Side Effects of Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets
The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Qutipin tablets (Generic Quetiapine Fumarate tablets):
The most common side effects with an incidence rate of incidence 5% or more and twice placebo include:
Adults: somnolence, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, postural hypotension, pharyngitis, weight gain, lethargy, ALT increased, dyspepsia.
Children and Adolescents: somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, increased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tachycardia, weight increased
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets. Please contact your doctor immediately in case you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Quetiapine Fumarate tablets.
Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets During Pregnancy
Quetiapine Fumarate has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C.
The administration of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets is not advisable in pregnant women, especially during the final trimester of pregnancy because it may result in harmful withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles in the unborn baby. Quetiapine Fumarate is transmitted through breast milk and may harm the nursing baby. Nursing mothers should not breastfeed during the course of Quetiapine Fumarate tablets. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult their doctor before using Qutipin tablets for the treatment of their medical condition.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.
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