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1
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What is the brand name of Quetiapine FUmerate?

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Seroquel

2
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What are the available tablet forms of Seroquel?

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25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg

3
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What strengths of extended release Seroquel tablets are available?

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50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg

4
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What are the FDA approved indications for Seroquel?

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Schizophrenia, depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes associated with bipolar one, major depressive order

5
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What is the main recommended dose for Seroquel?

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Maintenance stuff should be between 300 and 400 mg daily, given 2 to 3 divided doses or one extended release tablet.

6
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What is the mechanism of action of quetiapine fumarate?

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Quetiapine fumarate is a multiple neurotransmitter antagonist with activity at serotonin 5HT1A & 5HT2, dopamine D1 &D2, histamine H1, & adrenergic alpha-1 and alpha-2 receptors

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What are the drug interactions for Seroquel?

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May have additive effective with other CNS depressants. Oral clearance is increased by phenytoin & thioridazine.

8
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What are the contraindications for quetiapine fumarate?

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Far too many to type, review card.

9
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What are the adverse effects of Seroquel?

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  • Somnolence, dizziness, constipation, postural hypotension, try mouth, and dyspepsia
  • Adverse affects occurring in approximately 1% of the patients include: hypertonia, flu central, anorexia, palpitations, laryngitis, rhinitis, cough, dyspnea, peripheral edema, swelling, leukopenia
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What should the pharmacist tell the patient when counseling them on the use of Seroquel?

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  • Use caution rising from a prone position, especially during initial dose-titration period.
  • May cause drowsiness, use caution when performing activities that require alertness.
  • May be taken without regard to meals.
  • Seroquel XR should be swallowed whole and not crushed, divided, or chewed.
  • Do not change dosage except on the orders of your physician.
  • If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule