Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Quetiapine Fumarate; Generic name: QUETIAPINE FUMARATE; Manufacturer: Bryant Ranch Prepack.
| Brand name | Quetiapine Fumarate |
|---|---|
| Generic name | QUETIAPINE FUMARATE |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Quetiapine tablets, USP are an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of Schizophrenia ( 1.1 ) Bipolar I disorder manic episodes ( 1.2 ) Bipolar disorder, depressive episodes ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Schizophrenia Quetiapine tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of Quetiapine tablets, USP in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents (13-17 years). The effectiveness of Quetiapine tablets, USP for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ) ]. 1.2 Bipolar Disorder Quetiapine table |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Quetiapine tablets can be taken with or without food ( 2.1 ) Indication Initial Dose Recommended Dose Maximum Dose Schizophrenia - Adults (2.2) 25 mg twice daily 150-750 mg/day 750 mg/day Schizophrenia - Adolescents (13-17 years) (2.2) 25 mg twice daily 400-800 mg/day 800 mg/day Bipolar Mania - Adults Monotherapy or as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex (2.2) 50 mg twice daily 400-800 mg/day 800 mg/day Bipolar Mania - Children and Adolescents (10-17 years), Monothera |
| Warnings | WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Quetiapine is |
| Active ingredient(s) | QUETIAPINE FUMARATE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1618989e-2e6b-49ff-81b5-cf80d1dcfab4 |