Indications:
● Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (13-17 years old).
● Short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder as monotherapy or in combination with mood stabilizers in adults and pediatric patients (10-17 years old).
● Treatment of bipolar depression and as add-on therapy for major depressive disorder in adults.
Administration Guidelines:
● Seroquel should be taken orally, with or without food.
● The dosing regimen will depend on the condition being treated and the individual patient's response to therapy.
● It's important to follow physician instructions and not to adjust the dose or frequency without professional guidance.
Dosage Forms:
● Seroquel tablets are available in various strengths, from 25 mg to 400 mg.
● Seroquel XR (extended-release) tablets are also available for once-daily dosing and range from 50 mg to 400 mg.
Safety Preclusions
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
● The potential risks of taking Seroquel during pregnancy should be weighed against the benefits. It should only be used when necessary and if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
● Caution is advised when Seroquel is administered to breastfeeding women, as it is not known if quetiapine is excreted in human milk.
Long-term Use:
● Patients on long-term Seroquel therapy should undergo regular assessments to monitor efficacy and side effects, with adjustments made as necessary.
Drug Interactions:
● Caution should be advised when taken with other central nervous system depressants and substances that can affect the metabolism of quetiapine.
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