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About Quital SR 200mg Tablet
Quital SR 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of bipolar depression, mania and schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes of excitement or euphoria and depression. Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs).
Quital SR 200mg Tablet contains ‘quetiapine’, which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking dopamine, a hormone in the brain responsible for developing symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Quital SR 200mg Tablet also affects other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, and its beneficial effects may also be related to this. Altogether Quital SR 200mg Tablet rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
Quital SR 200mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects of Quital SR 200mg Tablet are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, abnormal muscle movements such as difficulty moving muscles, tremors and muscle stiffness, change in cholesterol levels, weight gain, and decrease in haemoglobin (protein in blood that carries oxygen) levels. Additionally, in children and adolescents, swelling of breasts in boys and girls and production of breast milk (due to an increase in prolactin hormone (helps in producing breast milk)) and irregular menstruation can be seen. Please do not stop taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet without your doctor’s advice, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Do not take Quital SR 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to quetiapine or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have problems associated with the liver, kidney or heart. Also, inform your doctor if you have any sleeping difficulties. It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop suicidal thoughts, or your depression worsens after taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet . Quital SR 200mg Tablet contains lactose, so it should not be given to people who are intolerant to some sugars. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Key Benefits
Quital SR 200mg Tablet contains ‘quetiapine’ that belongs to the class of antipsychotics. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors preventing the excessive activity of dopamine. Dopamine is a ‘feel-good hormone’ that promotes happiness, excitement and pleasure. It alters brain function, improving mood, thinking ability and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. Quital SR 200mg Tablet also has effects on other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, and its beneficial effects may also be related to this. Altogether Quital SR 200mg Tablet rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
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- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Stretching and walking are examples of mild exercises that can improve mobility and reduce muscle stiffness.
- Improving posture, mobility, and muscle coordination through physical therapy can help manage slowness or stiffness.
- Maintain healthy weight and advance general health depend on eating a balanced diet.
- Reducing symptoms like tremors or muscle spasms requires adequate sleep and rest.
- Exercise and a healthy diet can help manage high cholesterol, but consult your doctor about medication if lifestyle changes are not enough.
- Avoid foods high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fats, such as egg yolks, cheese, fried foods, pastries, ice cream, and red meat.
- Increase your intake of vegetables, fruits, oats, whole grains, lentils, and beans to boost fibre consumption.
- Include foods rich in monounsaturated fats, like nuts, avocados, olive oil, and oily fish.
- Exercise regularly for 30 minutes and maintain a healthy weight.
- Quit smoking and limit excessive alcohol consumption, as both can negatively impact your cholesterol levels.
- Eat more plant based foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
- Reduce intake of foods containing high fat such as dairy, oil and red meat.
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
- Aim for weight loss and maintain healthy weight.
- Quit smoking.
- Control blood sugar and blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
- Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
- Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
- Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
- Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Quital SR 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to quetiapine or any ingredients present in it. Before taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, stroke, liver problems, seizures, diabetes, dementia (memory loss), alcohol or drug abuse, sleep apnea (a sleep disorder) and urinary retention. Quital SR 200mg Tablet contains lactose, so it should not be given to people with lactose intolerance. Do not abruptly stop taking the medication as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults.
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Co-administration of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of metoclopramide with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Metoclopramide with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet and erythromycin raises the blood level of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet. This results in an increased risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking erythromycin and Quital SR 200 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, increased hunger, weight gain, blood sugar elevation, consult your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medication without consulting your doctor.
Taking Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with Pentazocine can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pentazocine and Quital SR 200 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of amiodarone with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone and Quital SR 200 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but they can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Tapentadol with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with Tapentadol can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with butorphanol can increase the risk of side effects such as breathing problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with Butorphanol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, difficulties concentrating, and judgement impairment, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of Quital SR 200 mg Tablet with nilotinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Nilotinib and Quital SR 200 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, prolonged diarrhea or vomiting, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of disopyramide together with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between disopyramide and Quital SR 200 mg Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience irregular heartbeats, chest pain, sudden dizziness, or trouble breathing, you should call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of quinidine with Quital SR 200 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Quital SR 200 mg Tablet and quinidine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using Quital SR 200mg Tablet as it may alter the effects of the medicine.
- Avoid intense exercise as it is harder for the body to cool down when it gets very hot. So, drink plenty of fluids and avoid going out in hot weather.
- Do not take alcohol as it increases drowsiness and also worsens the disease condition.
- Eat healthily and keep a check on your weight regularly.
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Special Advise
- Quital SR 200mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels even if you don't have diabetes, especially in patients with schizophrenia. So, it is recommended to immediately inform your doctor if you have symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue or increased appetite.
- If you are having a urine drug screen (an analysis to determine the presence of illegal drugs or drugs that are mostly abused, such as methadone or tricyclic antidepressants in the blood), the test results may show positive when certain test methods are used. A more specific test may be required in such cases.
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Quital SR 200mg Tablet contains 'quetiapine' that works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. By inhibiting the synthesis of the dopamine hormone, there will be a decrease in the occurrence of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Quital SR 200mg Tablet also has effects on other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, and its beneficial effects may also be related to this. Altogether Quital SR 200mg Tablet rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
Quital SR 200mg Tablet increases blood pressure. So, it is advisable to monitor your blood pressure while taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet frequently.
Quital SR 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness and may increase the risk of falls. So, stand up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Quital SR 200mg Tablet should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Quital SR 200mg Tablet as it causes drowsiness.
The long-term use of Quital SR 200mg Tablet may cause potential side effects such as tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of arms and legs), increased blood sugar, vision impairment, and weight gain. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor prescribes Quital SR 200mg Tablet for a prolonged period.
Quital SR 200mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. In children, it may cause potential side effects such as swelling of breasts in boys and girls, irregular periods and weight gain.
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