Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET
Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET contains Quetiapine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to manage bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression (major depressive disorder). Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a mental disorder characterized by alternative episodes of mania (sudden unusual extreme sense of happiness) and depression.
Schizophrenia is mental disorder in which you hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true or feel unusually suspicious, anxious, confused, guilty, tensed or depressed. Major depressive disorder is a mental illness characterized by persistent sadness or depressed mood with loss of interest in activities that can affect your daily life.
Before taking Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clots or a history of drug abuse in the past.
Avoid consumption of alcohol or grapefruit juice while undergoing management with Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in elderly patients with dementia.
Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET may increase your blood sugar or cholesterol levels. To avoid this, your doctor will regularly monitor your health condition through periodic blood tests.
Other common side effects of Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET are dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, headache and weight gain. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects worsen. Also, inform your doctor immediately if your mood becomes excessively depressed along with thoughts of self-harming or killing after taking Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET.
USES OF Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET
It is used to manage:
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression (major depressive disorders)
- Schizophrenia
HOW Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET WORKS
Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET effectively controls the symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It contains quetiapine which is an atypical antipsychotic. It acts by blocking certain receptors (dopamine (D2), serotonin 2A (5HT2A)) in the brain that causes abnormal mood changes and mental problems. As a result, it improves the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET should be taken at least one hour before meals or prior to bedtime.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET unless your doctor advises you to stop, as it may lead to certain withdrawal symptoms such as difficulty in sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, weight gain or increased hunger.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET
COMMON
- headache, dizziness, sleepiness
- dry mouth
- weight gain
- abnormal muscle movements (shaking, restlessness, muscle stiffness without pain)
- changes in blood fat levels
- constipation, stomach upset
- weakness
- swelling of arms or legs
- feeling dizzy or faint while standing up (orthostatic hypotension)
- increased blood sugar levels
- blurred vision
- unusual dreams or nightmares
- feeling irritated
- disturbance in speech and language
- raised levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood (signs include breast enlargement and milk production in both men and in women, irregular or lack of menstrual periods in women)
UNCOMMON
- unpleasant sensations in the legs
- trouble swallowing
- sexual dysfunction
- slower than normal heart rate
- trouble passing urine
- stuffy nose
- changes in thyroid production
RARE
- jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes)
- walking, talking, eating or other activities in sleep
- low body temperature
- inflammation of the pancreas
- metabolic syndrome (an increase in fat around your abdomen, increased triglycerides levels, decreased good cholesterol in blood, increased blood sugar and blood pressure)
Stop taking Q PIN SR 400MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (swelling, pain, and redness in the leg) which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs (causing chest pain and breathing problems)
- signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, sweating, stiff muscles, feeling very drowsy or faint)
- uncontrollable movements (especially face or tongue)
- dizziness or severe sleepiness
- fits
- priapism (long-lasting and painful erection)
- fast and irregular heartbeat, even when you are at rest, palpitations, or unexplained tiredness
- decreased WBC and platelet counts (signs include fever, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, or any other infection)
- bowel obstruction (signs include constipation, persistent abdominal pain)
- suicidal thoughts and worsening of depression
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