Q Mind 25mg Tablet
Q Mind 25 MG Description
Q Mind is a prescription medication. It is an anti-psychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The active component of Q Mind is Quetiapine. Schizophrenia is a disorder whe
re patients have an altered perception of reality, affecting how they feel, think and behave. They can present with hallucinations, delusions, altered perceptions, mood changes, disorderly thinking: all of which can be debilitating. There are certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) and pathways in the brain that are thought to produce the symptoms of schizophrenia, two being serotonin and dopamine. Anti-psychotic medications primarily decrease this process, thereby producing relief from symptoms. Q Mind should be taken as recommended by the doctor. Abruptly stopping this medicine can cause worsening of symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹48.53 |
You Save | ₹6.62 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Quetiapine(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Weight gain, Dry mouth, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Throat infections, Gastric distress, Lethargy, Abnormal weakness & loss of energy (asthenia), Fall in BP on change in posture (orthostatic hypotension) |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Q Mind 25 MG
- Schizophrenia
- Manic episodes of Bipolar I disorder
- Depression associated with Bipolar disorder
Contraindications of Q Mind 25 MG
- If you have hypersensitivity reactions to this medication or its inactive ingredients.
- If you are an elderly patient with psychosis associated with degenerative conditions of the brain.
- If you have underlying cardiovascular diseases, you can be at increased risk of an adverse event.
- This medication can cause a decrease in normal blood cell counts and should be used with caution.
Side effects of Q Mind 25 MG
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Throat infections
- Gastric distress
- Lethargy
Precautions and Warnings of Q Mind 25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of seizures or are taking any medications that are known to decrease seizure potential.
- You witness any sudden changes in mood or worsening symptoms of schizophrenia.
- You are on any other medications alongside Q Mind to rule out any debilitating medicine interactions.
- This medication has abuse and misuse potential, and should be monitored closely.
Mode of Action of Q Mind 25 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Q Mind 25 MG
- Q Mind should be taken as prescribed by the doctor only.
- It’s recommended to take this medication at the same time every day for the best results.
- Swallow Q Mind medication as a whole. Don’t crush, chew or break this tablet.
- Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
Interactions of Q Mind 25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Enzyme inhibitors like Ketoconazole and Ritonavir increase the concentration of Quetiapine and can increase side effects.
- Enzyme inducers like Phenytoin and Rifampin can decrease medication availability, decreasing its efficacy.
- Concomitant use with these medications requires dose modification for Quetiapine; hence inform your doctor about your treatment history at the time of prescription.
Interactions with food items
- This medication does not have any specific food interactions.
Storage and disposal of Q Mind 25 MG
Dosage of Q Mind 25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I want to stop taking Q Mind. What should I do?
Q: Since I started taking Q Mind I feel more generally tired and weak. Is this normal?
Q: I am getting severe stomach ache after taking Q Mind. What do I do?
References
- SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) tablets, for oral use.
- Quetiapine 25 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc).
- Maan JS, Ershadi M, Khan I, et al. Quetiapine. [Updated 2021 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from:
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