Qutiwel 25mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Qutiwel 25 MG Description
Qutiwel tablet is an antipsychotic prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The active component of Qutiwel tablet is Quetiapine (25 mg). Schizophrenia is a disorder
that causes an altered perception of reality, affecting how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. They can present with hallucinations, delusions, altered perceptions, mood changes, disorderly thinking: all of which can be debilitating. There are certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) and pathways in the brain that are thought to produce the symptoms of schizophrenia, two being serotonin and dopamine. Antipsychotic medications primarily decrease this process, thereby providing relief from symptoms. Directions for use of Qutiwel tablets should be strictly followed. It should be taken exactly as recommended by the doctor. It should not be abruptly started or stopped, as it may cause a relapse of symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, and worsening of the underlying condition. Side effects of Qutiwel tablets include sleepiness, weight gain, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal pain, dizziness, throat infections, gastric distress, and lethargy.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹28.12 |
You Save | ₹8.88 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Quetiapine(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder |
Side effects | Sleepiness, Weight gain, Dry mouth, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Throat infections, Gastric distress, Lethargy, Abnormal weakness and loss of energy (asthenia), Fall in BP on change in posture (orthostatic hypotension) |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Qutiwel 25 MG
- Qutiwel tablets are in the treatment of:
- Schizophrenia
- Manic episodes of bipolar I disorder
- Depression associated with bipolar disorder
Contraindications of Qutiwel 25 MG
- Do not take Qutiwel tablets or use caution:
- If you have hypersensitivity reactions to any ingredient in the Q Mind SR tablet.
- If you are an older adult with psychosis associated with degenerative brain conditions, this medicine increases the risk of stroke and death.
- If you have any underlying cardiovascular diseases; use caution as this medicine increases the risk of an adverse event.
Side effects of Qutiwel 25 MG
- Side effects of Qutiwel tablets include:
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Throat infections
- Gastric distress
- Lethargy
Precautions and Warnings of Qutiwel 25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of seizures or take any medicines that decrease seizure potential.
- You experience sudden changes in mood or worsening of symptoms of schizophrenia.
- You take other medicines for your health conditions. Some might interact with Qutiwel tablets and cause debilitating medicine interactions.
- You have a history of substance abuse. This medication has abuse and misuse potential, and its use should be monitored closely.
- You have low blood cell counts. This medicine can result in decreased blood cell counts.
Mode of Action of Qutiwel 25 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Qutiwel 25 MG
- Take Qutiwel tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
- Take Qutiwel tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break or chew this tablet.
- Take this medicine with and without food.
- Take Qutiwel tablets at the same time every day, so a stable level of the medication is maintained in the body. Do not take Qutiwel tablets with other medicines without informing your doctor.
- Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is broken.
- Do not abruptly stop taking Qutiwel tablets; this can result in adverse effects from withdrawal.
Interactions of Qutiwel 25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Qutiwel tablets can interact with many medicines and cause adverse side effects. Concomitant use with the following medications requires dose modification for quetiapine. Inform your doctor about your treatment history at the time of prescription. ...
- Enzyme inhibitors like ketoconazole and ritonavir increase the concentration of quetiapine and can increase the side effects of Qutiwel tablets.
- Enzyme inducers like phenytoin and rifampin can decrease the amount of this medicine in the blood, thereby reducing its efficacy.
Storage and disposal of Qutiwel 25 MG
Dosage of Qutiwel 25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I feel better, and my symptoms have resolved. Can I stop the tablet now?
Q: Since I started taking Qutiwel tablets, I have felt very lethargic. Is this normal?
Q: I feel my weight has increased after taking this tablet. What should I do?
References
- SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) tablets, for oral use [Internet] [cited 22 Mar 2022] -
- Quetiapine 25 mg film-coated tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet] [cited 22 Mar 2022] -
- Maan JS, Ershadi M, Khan I, et al. Quetiapine. [Updated 2021 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022. [cited 22 Mar 2022] -
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