Quetiapine Flashcards
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Mechanism of action
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Dopamine D1, dopamine D2, 5-HT2, alpha1-adrenoceptor, and histamine-1 receptor antagonist.
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Indications
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- Schizophrenia
- Mania in bipolar disorder
- Depression in bipolar disorder
- Prevention of depression and mania in bipolar disorder
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Contraindications
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- Cerebrovascular disease
- Elderly
- Depression in under 25s due to suicide risk