Quecare 50 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Psychocare Health Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Quetiapine (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Dibenzothiazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Atypical Antipsychotics
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	594

FAQ

Can Quecare 50 cause weight gain?

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Quecare 50. 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.

Can I stop taking Quecare 50 if I am better now?

No, you should not stop taking Quecare 50 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 does Quecare 50 do to the brain?

Quecare 50 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.

How should Quecare 50 be taken?

Take Quecare 50 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 Quecare 50 as it may affect the working of this medicine.

Is Quecare 50 a sleeping pill?

Quecare 50 can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. Quecare 50 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.

Is Quecare 50 good for anxiety?

Quecare 50 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.

How long does Quecare 50 take to work?

You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Quecare 50 but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.

What should I avoid while taking Quecare 50?

Quecare 50 can cause drowsiness. So, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous until you know how Quecare 50 affects you. Do not drink alcohol while taking Quecare 50 as it may worsen the drowsiness. Avoid getting dehydrated or over-exposure to heat.

What if you forget to take Quecare Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Quecare 50, 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.

Quecare 50 Tablet Reviews

Quecare 50 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.

Quecare 50 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 Quecare 50 Tablet Works

Quecare 50 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to Use Quecare 50 Tablet

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. Quecare 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Quecare 50 Tablet

In Treatment of Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Quecare 50 helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Quecare 50 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. Quecare 50 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 Quecare 50 Tablet

Treatment of Mania
Treatment of Schizophrenia

Quecare 50 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Quecare 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Quecare 50 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.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Quecare 50 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Quecare 50 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Quecare 50.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Quecare 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Quecare 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quecare 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
You have been prescribed Quecare 50 for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Quecare 50 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics.

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