Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Venova Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Quetiapine (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Dibenzothiazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	374

FAQ

Can Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg cause weight gain?

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg. If you feel you are gaining weight, consult your doctor or a nutritionist who will suggest you a diet and some exercise to help you manage your weight.

Is Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg a sleeping pill?

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg is approved for the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia. It prevents as well as treats episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medicines to treat depression.

What does Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg do to the brain?

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg helps to correct chemical imbalances in the brain. It acts on various chemical messengers in the brain like dopamine and serotonin. It prevents the excessive activity of dopamine, helping to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and mania.

Is Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg good for anxiety?

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg has not been approved for the treatment of anxiety; however, your doctor may prescribe it for anxiety. Some studies suggest its use in post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and anxiety associated with mood disorders.

What should I avoid while taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg?

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg can cause drowsiness. So, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous until you know how Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg affects you. Do not drink alcohol while taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg as it may worsen the drowsiness. Avoid getting dehydrated or over-exposure to heat.

How should Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg be taken?

Take Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not split, chew or crush the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not take it with food. It is advised to take this medicine for at least one hour before a meal or at bedtime. Do not take grapefruit while taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg as it may affect the working of this medicine.

How long does Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg take to work?

You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.

Can I stop taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg if I am better now?

No, you should not stop taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, irritability and inability to sleep. If you feel better, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before completely stopping it.

What if you forget to take Quitipinol Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg Reviews

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It is also used to treat bipolar disorders.

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood, increased triglycerides level in blood, decreased cholesterol level in blood, headache, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, and withdrawal symptoms. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

How Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg Works

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to Use Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg

In Treatment of Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Uses of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg

Treatment of Mania
Treatment of Schizophrenia

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Quitipinol Tablet SR 100mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.

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