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quetiapine
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quetiapine /que·ti·a·pine/ (kwĕ-ti´ah-pēn) a serotonin and dopamine antagonist used as the fumarate salt as an antipsychotic.
quetiapine,
an antipsychotic/neuroleptic.
indications It is used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Life-threatening effects are seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and tachycardia. Other adverse effects include extrapyramidal symptoms, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia, drowsiness, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, abdominal pain, dry mouth, rhinitis, rash, asthenia, back pain, fever, and ear pain. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, anorexia, and constipation.
quetiapine [kwĕ-ti´ah-pēn]
a serotonin and dopamine antagonist used as the fumarate salt as an antipsychotic agent; administered orally.
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