Quetiapine Flashcards
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absorption
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rapidly absorbed
2
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distribution
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widely distributed and 83% bound to plasma proteins
3
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metabolism
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extensively metabolised by liver by oxidation and by CYP3A4
4
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excretion
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hepatic metabolism
5
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MOA
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- a dopamine D1, dopamine D2, 5HT, alpha 1 adrenoceptor and muscarinic receptor antagonist
- blocks the 5HT serotonin receptors and dopamine receptors
6
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indications
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- schizophrenia
- treatment of mania in bipolar disorder
- treatment of depression in bipolar disorder
- adjunctive treatment of major depression
7
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adverse effects
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- palpitations
- peripheral oedema
- sleep disorders
8
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interactions
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- grapefruit
- lithium
9
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contraindications
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- CV disease
- epilepsy
- diabetes