Quetiapine Flashcards
1
Q
What class of AP is quetiapine?
A
Atypical / 2nd generation
2
Q
What are the main side effects of quetiapine?
A
-Sedation ++
-Weight gain ++
-Diabetes ++
-Hypotension ++
-Anticholinergic +
3
Q
What is the recommended dose of quetiapine?
A
-300-450mg (max 750mg) (schizophrenia)
-400-800mg (mania in bipolar)
-300-600mg (depression in bipolar)
4
Q
What is quetiapine licensed to treat?
A
-Schizophrenia
-Treatment and prevention of mania and depression in bipolar
-Adjunctive treatment for major depression
