Qupin 25mg Tablet

• As per CDSCO or USFDA, Qupin tablet is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for -
• The treatment of Schizophrenia (manages both positive and negative symptoms like hallucination, delusions, lack of pleasure, memory problems, cognitive problems, etc.)
• Managing manic episodes in Bipolar disorder
• The management of depressive episodes of Bipolar disorder

• If you’re allergic to Quetiapine or any other component of Qupin Tablet.
• If you are an elderly patient diagnosed with dementia-related psychosis. There is an increased risk of stroke and even death.
• If you are under treatment with other antipsychotic medication.
• If you have neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a neuromuscular disorder).
• If you have tardive dyskinesia (sudden jerky movements).
• If you have diabetes with uncontrolled glucose levels and high cholesterol levels.
• If you had a history of stroke or other similar conditions.
• If the child or adolescent sees changes in blood pressure.
• If you have a history of seizure disorder.
• If you have a low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia). Monitor blood count frequently.
• If you are using treatment of Parkinson's disease or dementia with Lewy bodies.
• If you are diagnosed with a tumour on the adrenal glands, this medicine can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
• If you have cataracts, it worsens in patients with long term treatment.

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Sudden fall in blood pressure
• Weight gain
• Lethargy

Other General Warnings

• You have suicidal or self-harming thoughts.
• You are using any herbal or ayurvedic medicines or supplements, some of them can interfere with this medicine.
• You are an elderly patient over the age of 65.
• You have diabetes. You must monitor your blood glucose levels, as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
• You have low blood pressure. This medicine causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure with change in position).

• Take Qupin tablets just as the doctor prescribed to you.
• Do not change the dose of Qupin tablet, even if you do not see its effects.
• Do not try to break the Qupin tablet or chew it. Take the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• It is better to not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not use Qupin medicine if its packaging has been already opened.
• Do not suddenly stop taking the Qupin tablet, as it can cause adverse effects from withdrawal.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Qupin Tablets with levodopa (used for Parkinson’s disease) may have opposite effects.
• Use caution when taking medicines that lower blood pressure while using Qupin Tablets, as it can further lower the blood pressure.
• Medicines, like fluoxetine and paroxetine, have been shown to increase the levels of Qupin medicine.
• If you take tablets that lower heart rate, Qupin can reduce heart rate more.
• If you are on other antipsychotic, anti-seizure medications, or antidepressants, using them with Qupin Tablets can have severe effects.
• Use other sedatives cautiously, such as antimalarial, heart, anti-allergy, etc. On interaction, all of them can cause increased drowsiness.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid having grapefruit juice or fruit. This medicine interacts with grapefruit and blocks its metabolism, possibly increasing its blood levels.
• Do not take herbal medicine St John’s wort. It increases serotonin levels, leading to a severe condition called serotonin toxicity.