This drug is new short acting atypical antipsychotic requires twice daily dosing.It blocks 5HT1,5HT2,D2,α1,α2, and H1 receptors in the brain but D2 blocking activity is low.
Extrapyramidal and hyperprolactinaemic side effects are minimal
Buy quetiapine 50 mg in usa (seroquel)
Chemical formula – C21H25N3o2s
Drug class - atypical neuroleptics
Trade name - seroquel
USES - Antipsychotic drug.
- Used for treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
- Also used for sedating purpose.
Advantage - Also causes sedative effect.
Less extrapyramidal side effects.
100% bio availability
Side effects :
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Postural hypotension
- Urinary retention
The drug is metabolized in liver , bio availability is 100%., excretion is through kidney and faeces, half life is 6 to 7 hours.
Dose-
400 to 800 mg tables orally.