Quetiapine

2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION, Quetiapine tablets, USP can be taken with or without food Indication Initial Dose Recommended Dose Maximum Dose Schizophrenia-Adults 25 mg twice daily 150 to 750 mg/day 750 mg/day Schizophrenia-Adolescents (13 to 17 years) 25 mg twice daily 400 to 800 mg/day 800 mg/day Bipolar Mania- Adults Monotherapy or as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex 50 mg twice daily 400 to 800 mg/day 800 mg/day Bipolar Mania- Children and Adolescents (10 to 17 years), Monotherapy 25 mg twice daily 400 to 600 mg/day 600 mg/day Bipolar Depression-Adults 50 mg once daily at bedtime 300 mg/day 300 mg/day…

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Hypersensitivity to quetiapine or to any excipients in the quetiapine formulation. Anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with quetiapine. Known hypersensitivity to quetiapine or any components in the formulation.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Cerebrovascular Adverse Reactions: Increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events, (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack) has been seen in elderly patients with dementia related psychoses treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): Manage with immediate discontinuation and close monitoring, Metabolic Changes: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with metabolic changes., These metabolic changes include hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and weight gain, Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Monitor patients for symptoms of hyperglycemia including polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weakness.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, Cerebrovascular adverse reactions, including stroke in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), Metabolic changes (hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, weight gain), Tardive dyskinesia, Hypotension, Falls, Increases in…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 25°C (77°F);

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.