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Product descriptionProduct name100 mg biscuit, antipsychotic, for treating mental illnesses - 60 tabletsThe scientific nameQuetiapine 100 mg tabletsQuetiapine 100 mg tablets belong toPsychiatric drugsThe mechanism of action of QuetiapineAlthough the exact mechanism of Quetiapine is not fully understood, there are many proposed mechanisms.In schizophrenia, its actions can occur by inhibiting dopamine receptor type 2 (D2) and serotonin 5HT2AIn bipolar depression and severe depression, the actions of Quetiapine may be due to its binding or its metabolite to the norepinephrine transporter.In addition effects of Quetiapine, including drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic effects, may be due to antagonism of H1 receptors, α1 adrenergic receptors, and M1 muscarinic receptors, respectively. Medical uses of 100 mg biscuit tabletsQuetiapine can be used to treat many diseases, such as:Bipolar depression and major depressive episodes in severe depression disorder: where you feel sad. You may find yourself feeling depressed or guilty or lacking energy or losing your appetite or unable to sleep.Mania: where you may feel intense enthusiasm or happiness or agitation or excitement or hyperactivity or poor judgment including aggression or disturbance.Schizophrenia: where you may hear or feel things that are not present, believe false things, or feel suspicious or anxious or confused or guilty or tense or abnormally depressed. How to use 100 mg biscuit tabletsTake your tablets once a day.Do not split, chew, or crush the tablets. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Take your tablets on an empty stomach (at least one hour before a meal or at bedtime, your doctor will tell you when).Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Quetiapine, as it can affect how the medication works.Do not stop taking your tablets even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you.Your doctor will decide the starting dose. The maintenance dose (daily dose) depends on the severity of your illness.Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions.If you take more than the prescribed amount, speak to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately.If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose.Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of 100 mg biscuit tabletsAlthough the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain of:Dizziness (which may lead to falls), headache, dry mouth.Drowsiness (this may diminish over time as you continue taking Quetiapine).Symptoms of withdrawal (symptoms that occur when stopping Quetiapine) include inability to sleep (insomnia), nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty initiating muscle movements, tremors, or feeling of discomfort or stiffness in muscles without pain.Changes in the amount of some fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol).Increased heart rate.Constipation and indigestion.Dizziness or weakness.Swelling in arms or legs.Low blood pressure upon standing.Increased blood sugar levels.Blurred vision.Unusual dreams and nightmares.Feeling angry.Disorder in speech and language.Shortness of breath.Vomiting (especially in the elderly).TemperatureChanges in the amount of thyroid hormones in your blood.A decrease in certain types of blood cells.Increase in liver enzyme levels measured in the blood.Increase in prolactin hormone levels in the blood. Use of 100 mg biscuit tablets during pregnancy and breastfeedingIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication.Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tips to improve mental healthThe effect of Ginkgo biloba on mental health has been studied and found to be effective. Ginkgo biloba extract can be purchased in liquid or capsule form, for example, Ginkgo capsuleStress can cause some mental disordersNatural therapies like yoga can be beneficial.Getting enough sleep is very important for your mental healthAlways take your medication as instructedWarnings and precautions while using 100 mg biscuit tabletsTalk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medication:If you or a family member have any heart problems.If you have low blood pressure.If you have had a stroke, especially if you are elderly.If you have liver problems.If you have a seizure.If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. If so, your doctor may check your blood sugar levels while you are taking Quetiapine.If you know you have low white blood cell counts in the past (which may or may not be caused by other medications).If you are an elderly person with dementia (cognitive decline).If you are an elderly person with Parkinson’s disease / Parkinsonism.If you or someone in your family has a history of blood clots.If you have a condition or experience short periods of breathing cessation during your usual sleep (called "sleep apnea") or are taking medications that slow down normal brain activity (depressants).If you have a condition where you cannot fully empty your bladder (urinary retention), or have an enlarged prostate, or intestinal obstruction, or increased intraocular pressure.Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. How to store 100 mg biscuit tabletsStore at a temperature below 25°C.Do not refrigerate the medication.Store this medicine out of sight and reach of children.Store in the original container to protect from moisture.Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the box/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.