Quel Sr 200mg Tablets
Quel Sr 200 MG Description
Quel SR Tablet treats schizophrenia in adults and adolescents above 15 and manic episodes of bipolar disorder type one. It is also used as a supportive medicine in treating major depressive disorder.
This medicine contains quetiapine as its active ingredient, an atypical antipsychotic medicine. Quel SR 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, anger, sleep and thoughts. Quel SR tablet gets released slowly and prolongedly, making it safer and more effective in preventing relapse of the symptoms. It helps in improving negative as well as positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Side effects of Quel SR Tablets include sleepiness, tremors, constipation, low blood pressure, increase in blood sugar and blood fat levels, weight gain and thoughts of hurting self. Quel SR Tablets are not advisable for treating psychotic symptoms in older adults with dementia. It should be given with caution and in low doses to older adults as there is an increased risk of falls, paralysis, and death.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹161.87 |
You Save | ₹14.08 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Quetiapine(200.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Maniac episode of bipolar disorder type 1. |
Side effects | Headache, low blood pressure, suicidal thoughts. |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Quel Sr 200 MG
- As per CDSCO, Quel SR Tablet is used in
- Schizophrenia above the age of 15 years
- Maniac episode of Bipolar type 1 disorder
- Major depressive disorder as a supportive treatment
Contraindications of Quel Sr 200 MG
- If you have an allergy to Quel SR tablet or its inactive ingredients.
- If you have been diagnosed with dementia and psychosis.
Side effects of Quel Sr 200 MG
- Uncontrollable urge to move and fidget
- Sleepiness
- Shakiness
- Dizziness
- Risk of falls
- Weight gain
- Memory problems
- Deficiencies in the blood
- High-fat levels in the blood
- Excessive salivation
- Low blood pressure
- High blood sugar levels
- Suicidal behaviours in adolescents
Precautions and Warnings of Quel Sr 200 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have:
- High blood sugar levels or symptoms of excessive thirst and hunger or passing more urine.
- Dementia and you are an older adult.
- History of fits.
- History of stroke.
- Thoughts of hurting yourself.
- Heart, liver or kidney disease.
- Been feeling very aggressive, restless and angry.
- Noticed unusual changes in your feelings and thoughts.
- Stiffness of the muscles, fever and sweating.
- Been taking other medicines for your condition.
- Been taking some vitamins or herbal preparations.
Mode of Action of Quel Sr 200 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Quel Sr 200 MG
- Quel SR should be taken with a glass of water.
- Swallow the medicine whole without breaking it.
- It should be taken without food as fatty meals affect the absorption of Quel SR tablets.
- Follow the advice of the doctor about the time and dose of the medicine.
Interactions of Quel Sr 200 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 Quel SR. The dose of blood pressure-lowering medicines should be readjusted with Quel SR....
- Medicines used in parkinsonism, like levodopa may become less effective than Quel SR.
- Medicines used to treat seizures carbamazepine, and phenytoin reduce the levels of Quel SR in the blood.
- Medicines used to treat fungal infections such as itraconazole and ketoconazole increase Quel SR levels in the blood.
- Medicines such as belladonna, atropine, dicyclomine increase the gut-related side effects of Quel SR tablets.
- Medicine used in treating tuberculosis, such as rifampicin, reduces Quel SR’s availability in the blood when given with it.
Interactions with food items
- Fatty meals change the absorption of Quel SR tablets. It is preferably taken without food.
Storage and disposal of Quel Sr 200 MG
Dosage of Quel Sr 200 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 Quel SR tablets to work?
Q: What precautions should I take while going out of the house while taking Quel SR tablets?
Q: Can I take Quel SR tablets safely while taking medicines for high blood pressure?
References
- SEROQUEL XR (SER-oh-kwell X-R) (quetiapine) Extended-Release Tablets [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 15 March 2022].
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