Qutan 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Qutan 50 MG Description

Qutan Tablet is a psychiatric medicine. It belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. The active component of this medicine is quetiapine. Qutan Tablet is used in the treatment

of many neurotic and psychotic conditions like schizophrenia, acute treatment of manic disorders, or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. This medication is better than the typical group of antipsychotics as it possesses lesser side effects. However, it may cause a wide range of side effects, beginning from mild agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache to heart and stomach-related side effects in some others.

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Contains	Quetiapine(50.0 Mg)
Uses	Bipolar disorder with Depression, Bipolar disorder with Mania, Insomnia, Schizophrenia
Side effects	Sedation, Postural hypotension, Urinary retention and incontinence, Weight gain, Rise in blood sugars, Cataract, Arrhythmia in heart (QTc prolongation)
Therapy	ANTI-PSYCHOTICS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Qutan 50 MG

Treatment of bipolar disorder with depression
Treatment of bipolar disorder with mania
Treatment of insomnia
Treatment of schizophrenia
Treatment of major depressive disorder
Treatment of agitation and/delirium for ICU patients

Contraindications of Qutan 50 MG

If you have hypersensitivity to quetiapine
If you have liver disease
If you have heart problems
If you have high blood pressure
If you have low blood pressure
If you have abnormal thyroid levels
If you have abnormal prolactin levels
If you have low white blood cell count (WBCs)
If you have seizures
If you have glaucoma
If you have cataract
If you have constipation
If you have urinary problems
If you have an enlarged prostate
If you have high triglycerides
If you have high cholesterol
If you have diabetes
If you have trouble swallowing

Side effects of Qutan 50 MG

Sedation
Postural hypotension
Urinary retention and incontinence
Weight gain
A rise in blood sugars
Cataract
Arrhythmia in the heart (QTc prolongation)
Suicidal thoughts

Precautions and Warnings of Qutan 50 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take a Qutan 50 mg Tablet during pregnancy?

It is not safe to consume Qutan 50 mg Tablet during pregnancy. This medication, especially during the last three months of pregnancy, can harm the growing baby and put the baby at risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (abnormal movement disorder) post-delivery and withdrawal symptoms.

Breast Feeding

Can I take a Qutan 50 mg Tablet while breastfeeding?

Qutan Tablets should be avoided while breastfeeding. This tablet is excreted in breastmilk. So the decision whether to continue the medication or stop it will be taken by the concerned speciality of doctors, considering the risk of child exposure and benefit of treatment.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken a Qutan 50 mg Tablet?

You should not drive if you have taken Qutan 50 mg Tablet since it induces drowsiness, putting you at risk of an accident.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Qutan 50 mg Tablet?

You cannot consume alcohol if you have taken Qutan 50 mg Tablet because alcohol will potentiate the side effects caused by the medicine and will further incapacitate you from your routine activities.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You come across episodes of sudden sweating.
You experience giddiness.
You observe suicidal thoughts, anger, and agitation.
You have muscle stiffness.
You conceive or are planning a pregnancy during the course of the treatment.

Mode of Action of Qutan 50 MG

How Does It Work?

Qutan tablet acts by blocking certain areas of receptors in the brain, namely dopamine, serotonin, and adrenergic receptors.

Directions for Use of Qutan 50 MG

Take Qutan Tablet as directed by your physician.
You can take Qutan 50 mg Tablet with or without food as per your wish.
The tablet is usually given as a night dose after dinner because it causes sedation and postural hypotension.
Take the tablet orally and swallow it whole.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
Please take it in one go.
Avoid abrupt withdrawal of the tablet.

Interactions of Qutan 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Antihypertensives - medicines used to lower blood pressure
Medicines prolonging QT interval
Levodopa
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Indinavir
Ritonavir
Ketoconazole
Itraconazole
Thioridazine
Macrolides
Antifungals
Qutan may cause an interaction if consumed with any of the medicines mentioned above. The interaction between these two medicines can cause an adverse effect on the body. Additionally, in some cases, ...
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Interactions with food items

Avoid having grapefruit or its juice with Qutan Tablet. Also, avoid consuming alcohol with this medication.

Storage and disposal of Qutan 50 MG

Store the Qutan 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity. Keep it in a place where children and pets can't reach it. Unused tablets must be disposed of.

Dosage of Qutan 50 MG

Overdose

Qutan 50 mg Tablet overdose may occur in cases of accidental, intentional or unintentional consumption of the medication. There have been prior cases reported with patients presenting with increased h...

Missed a Dose

If a tablet of Qutan 50 mg is missed, there isn't anything to worry about. Take the tablet as soon as you remember. Avoid taking the dose during the daytime if you are a working person. If the time by...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Siddhiraj Paramshetti

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Anuj Tiwari

MBBS, DNB Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does taking Qutan 50 mg Tablet affect fertility?

A: Qutan 50 mg Tablet can cause infertility. This medicine increases the levels of serum prolactin, which causes infertility. But this effect is reversible, which means that stopping the tablet will make you fertile soon.

Q: Does Qutan 50 mg Tablet affect sexuality?

A: Yes, Qutan 50 mg Tablet may cause changes in libido, ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction. It also causes certain changes in the menstrual cycle and galactorrhoea.

Q: Are there any health parameters or any lab tests I need to monitor when taking Qutan 50 mg Tablet?

A: You need to constantly monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, height, and BMI (to rule out obesity). And perform these tests after an interval of 12 to 18 weeks of starting this medication or on the recommendation of your consultant doctor - CBC (chances of medicine-induced leukopenia are high in the first few weeks), Liver function tests, and Kidney function tests with electrolyte panel annually, Thyroid profile test, and HbA1c (3 months after starting the medications).

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QUTAN

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/09/2027

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