Qpen 25 Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Quetiapine(25.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia, Manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder type 1 |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Headache, Spikes In Blood Pressure, Dizziness, Liver Problem |
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Medical Description
Uses
- 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
- 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
- Sleepiness
- Shakiness
- Dizziness
- Risk of falls
- High-fat levels in the blood
- High blood sugar levels
- Low blood pressure while standing
Precautions and Warnings
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.
Directions for Use
- 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.
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Interactions
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.
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Brand:QPEN
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Fulfillment Information: Qpen 25 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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