Kuzal 200 mg - 60 tablets

Product description Product name Quisal 200 mg - 60 tablets scientific name Quetiapine 200 mg tablets Quetiapine 200 mg tablets belong to psychiatric medicines mechanism of action of Quetiapine Although the mechanism of action of Quetiapine is not fully understood, there are many proposed mechanisms. In schizophrenia, its actions can occur by inhibiting dopamine receptors of type 2 (D2) and serotonin 5HT2A In bipolar depression and severe depression, the actions of Quetiapine may be due to its binding or its metabolite to norepinephrine transporter. Additional effects of Quetiapine, including drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, and anticholinergic effects, may result from antagonism of H1 receptors, α1 adrenergic receptors, and M1 muscarinic receptors, respectively. Medical uses of Quisal 200 mg tablets Quetiapine 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 very excited or happy or irritable or enthusiastic or hyperactive or poor judgment including aggression or disturbance. Schizophrenia: where you may hear or feel things that are not there, believe false things, or feel suspicious or anxious or confused or guilty or tense or abnormally depressed. How to use Quisal 200 mg tablets You will take 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 to. 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 you should of the medication, talk to the 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 one. Side effects of Quisal 200 mg tablets Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of: dizziness (which may lead to falls), headache, dry mouth. Feeling drowsy (this may go away over time as you continue taking Quetiapine). Symptoms of withdrawal (symptoms that occur when stopping Quetiapine) include insomnia, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty initiating muscle movements, tremors, or feeling of discomfort or stiffness without pain. Changes in the amount of some fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol). Increased heart rate. Constipation and indigestion. Feeling weak. Swelling in the arms or legs. Low blood pressure when standing. Increased blood sugar levels. Blurred vision. Unusual dreams and nightmares. Feeling angry. Speech and language disturbances. Shortness of breath. Vomiting (especially in the elderly). Fever. Changes in the amount of thyroid hormones in your blood. Decrease in certain types of blood cells. Increase in liver enzyme levels measured in the blood. Increase in prolactin hormone levels in the blood. Using Quisal 200 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, 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. Helpful tips to improve mental health Ginkgo biloba effect has been studied and found effective. Ginkgo biloba extract can be purchased in liquid or capsule form, for example Ginkozac capsules. Stress can cause some mental disorders. Natural therapy like yoga will be beneficial. Getting enough sleep is very important for your mental health. Always take your medication as instructed by your doctor. Warnings and precautions while using Quisal 200 mg tablets Talk 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 tablets. 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 (loss of brain functions). If you are an elderly person with Parkinson’s disease / Parkinson’s syndrome. If you or someone in your family has a history of blood clots. If you have a condition or experience episodes of short-term 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 blockage, or increased intraocular pressure. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. Storage instructions for Quisal 200 mg tablets Store at a temperature below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medication. Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the box/strip/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.