Quetiapine Flashcards

1
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absorption

A

rapidly absorbed

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2
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distribution

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widely distributed and 83% bound to plasma proteins

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3
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metabolism

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extensively metabolised by liver by oxidation and by CYP3A4

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4
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excretion

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hepatic metabolism

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5
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MOA

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  1. a dopamine D1, dopamine D2, 5HT, alpha 1 adrenoceptor and muscarinic receptor antagonist
  2. blocks the 5HT serotonin receptors and dopamine receptors
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6
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indications

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  1. schizophrenia
  2. treatment of mania in bipolar disorder
  3. treatment of depression in bipolar disorder
  4. adjunctive treatment of major depression
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7
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adverse effects

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  • palpitations
  • peripheral oedema
  • sleep disorders
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8
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interactions

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  • grapefruit
  • lithium
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9
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contraindications

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  • CV disease
  • epilepsy
  • diabetes
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