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
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