Qpen 25 Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Qpen tablet is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and adolescents above 13 years of age and manic episodes of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents above 10 years of age. It is also used as
a supportive medicine in treating major depressive disorder. This medicine contains quetiapine as its active ingredient, which is an atypical antipsychotic medicine. Qpen tablet binds to several chemical receptor sites in the brain and the nerves. It modulates the release of those chemicals in the brain that regulate mood, appetite, sleep and thoughts. It helps in improving negative as well as positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Qpen tablets are not advisable for treating psychotic symptoms in elderly people having dementia. It should be given with caution and in low doses to elderly people as there is an increased risk of falls, paralysis, and death.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹33.52 |
You Save | ₹10.58 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Quetiapine(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder type 1 |
Side effects | Headache, Spikes In Blood Pressure, Dizziness, Liver Problem |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Qpen 25 MG
- As per USFDA, Qpen tablet is used in:
- Schizophrenia above the age 13 years.
- Maniac episode of bipolar disorder type 1 above 10 years.
- Depressive episode of bipolar disorder in adults.
- Major depressive disorder as a supportive treatment.
Contraindications of Qpen 25 MG
- If you had an allergy to the active ingredient in Qpen in the past.
- If you had an allergic reaction to any of the inactive ingredients in Qpen.
- If you have been diagnosed with dementia and psychosis.
Side effects of Qpen 25 MG
- Sleepiness
- Shakiness
- Dizziness
- Risk of falls
- High-fat levels in the blood
- High blood sugar levels
- Low blood pressure while standing
Precautions and Warnings of Qpen 25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have dementia with psychosis, and you are above 65 years of age.
- You have a history of fits.
- You have a history of strokes.
- You have thoughts of hurting yourself.
- You have heart, liver or kidney disease.
- You have been feeling aggressive, restless and angry.
- You have noticed unusual changes in your feelings and thoughts.
- You have stiffness of the muscles, fever and sweating.
- You have been taking other medicines for your condition.
- You have been taking some vitamins or herbal preparations.
Mode of Action of Qpen 25 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Qpen 25 MG
- Qpen should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
- It should be taken without food as fatty meals affect the absorption of Qpen tablets.
- Follow the doctor's advice about the time and dose of the medicine.
Interactions of Qpen 25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure may get enhanced in their action due to the blood pressure-lowering effect of Qpen.
- Medicines used in parkinsonism, such as levodopa, may become less effective with Qpen.
- Medicines used to treat seizures such as carbamazepine and phenytoin reduce the levels of Qpen in the blood.
- Medicines used to treat fungal infections such as itraconazole, ketoconazole increase the levels of Qpen in the blood.
- Medicines such as belladonna, atropine, dicyclomine increase the risk of a blockage in the gut, difficulty in swallowing food and constipation when taken with Qpen.
- Medicine used in treating tuberculosis, such as rifampicin, reduces the availability of Qpen in the blood.
Storage and disposal of Qpen 25 MG
Dosage of Qpen 25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Tulika Singh
MBBS, DFM, PDGPPHC, MPHNUS

Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How long will it take for Qpen tablets to work?
Q: What precautions should I take while going out of the house while taking Qpen tablets?
Q: What tests shall I be advised while on treatment with Qpen tablets?
References
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