quetiapine(Seroquel, Seroquel XR)
Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic
Pronunciation
/kwɪˈtaɪəpiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- quetiapine
- Brand names
- Seroquel, Seroquel XR
- Therapeutic class
- Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time(s) each day; XR is once daily, IR is BID-TID.
- Take XR without food or with light meal (<300 kcal) per label.
- Rise slowly to avoid dizziness.
- Monitor weight, blood sugar, cholesterol regularly.
- Report fever, stiff muscles, confusion (NMS) immediately.
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