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What is QUETIAPINE FUMARATE used for?

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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE (brand name Quetiapine fumarate) is a Atypical Antipsychotic indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Quetiapine tablet is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia ( 1.1 ) Bipolar I disorder manic episodes ( 1.2 ) Bipolar disorder, both as monotherapy and as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex. Efficacy was established in two 12-week monotherapy trials in adults, in one 3-week adjunctive trial in adults.

Question 2

How does QUETIAPINE FUMARATE work?

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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of quetiapine in the listed indications is unclear. However, the efficacy of quetiapine in these indications could be mediated through a combination of dopamine type 2 (D 2 ) and serotonin type 2 (5HT 2 ) antagonism. The active metabolite, N-desalkyl quetiapine (norquetiapine), has similar activity at D 2 , but greater activity at 5HT 2A receptors, than the parent drug (quetiapine)..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of QUETIAPINE FUMARATE?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is QUETIAPINE FUMARATE the same as Quetiapine fumarate?

Accepted Answer

Quetiapine fumarate is a brand name for QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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