Seroquel
Quetiapine tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It rebalances dopamine and serotonin to stabilise mood and reduce psychosis.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Quetiapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 200mg · 300mg
Seroquel is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Seroquel depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Seroquel details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder · Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- quetiapine
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia; generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; increased appetite; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Phenytoin; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Quetiapine tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It rebalances dopamine and serotonin to stabilise mood and reduce psychosis.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, rebalancing critical mood and cognitive synaptic pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal extrapyramidal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Seroquel names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Quetiapine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.