Quetiapine is an antipsychotic that binds to and affects the function of certain receptors in the brain, including dopamine-4 receptors, histamine-1 receptors, and serotonin receptors.
Quetiapine is characterized by a lower incidence of extrapyramidal side effects compared to other treatments.
Quetiapine is available in two pharmaceutical forms: immediate-release tablets, which are taken orally and enter the bloodstream immediately, and extended-release tablets, which are released slowly into the bloodstream over time.
Both forms have the same medical uses, with the added benefit that extended-release tablets are used to treat severe depression in conjunction with antidepressant medications.
The dosage is determined according to the doctor's instructions, and according to age, weight, and medical condition, but it is usually one tablet before bedtime.
The side effects of taking quetiapine depend on the dose used.
It is advised to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking quetiapine.
Eye examinations should be performed every 6 months while taking quetiapine.
Kuwaitiapin
200 mg
60 tablets
coated tablets