Quitapex XR 150 mg 30 tablets
Apex Pharma
Apex Pharma
Composition
Quetiapine 150 mg.
Product Description
Atypical neuroleptic drugs.
Indications for Use
Treatment of schizophrenia.
Treatment of bipolar disorder
For the treatment of moderate to severe manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
For the treatment of major depressive episodes in bipolar disorder.
For the prevention of recurrence of manic or depressed episodes in patients with bipolar disorder who previously responded to Quitapex Fumarate treatment.
Quitapex is also used to associated treatment for these conditions:
Acute Depressive Episode, Bipolar 1 Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Mixed manic-depressive episode, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Acute Manic episode.
Method of Administration and Dosage
Depending on the case to be prescribed by the specialist.
Contraindications
Except under special circumstances, Quitapex should not be used when hypersensitivity to Quitapex exists.
Risk-benefit should be considered when the following medical problems exist:
Alzheimer's dementia
Dysphagia associated with use of antipsychotic medications may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Possible increased risk of seizures because of lowered seizure threshold with Alzheimer's dementia.
Breast cancer, or history of.
Cardiovascular disease, including
Conduction abnormalities or heart failure or myocardial infarction or ischemia, or history of.
Cerebrovascular disease.
Conditions that would predispose to hypotension, including
Dehydration or hypovolemia.
Hepatic function impairment.
Seizures or history of
Seizures occurred rarely in premarketing studies of Quitapex.
It is recommended that Quitapex be used with caution in patients with a history of seizures or a decreased seizure threshold.
Precautions
Key precautions to consider
Contraindications for use
- Increased sensitivity to any of the components of the medication;
- Simultaneous use with CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as HIV protease inhibitors, azole antifungal drugs, erythromycin, clarithromycin, nefazodone;
- Children under 18 years of age;
- Breastfeeding period. Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases or other conditions predisposing to arterial hypotension; elderly patients; hepatic insufficiency; history of seizures; pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions (Side Effects)
Common Quitapex side effects may include
- trouble with movement;
- dizziness, weakness;
- increased appetite, weight gain;
- sore throat;
- dry mouth; or nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation.
- This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
- Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Pregnancy and Lactation
Should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless necessary, and the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor.
Storage Conditions
Keep out of reach of children, in a dry place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Packaging
Carton box containing strips of 30 film coated tablets.