Qutipin 50 MG Tablet

Belonging to the drug group atypical antipsychotics, this medication is used for treating symptoms related to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or depression. This medication works by restoring the neurotransmitters balance in the brain. It helps to decrease hallucinations in patients who are suffering from these psychotic disorders, and also improves concentration. The medicine is also effective in preventing drastic mood swings.

Before you are prescribed this drug, your doctor should be informed about your past health conditions. Exercise caution if you have had problems such as eye cataract, thyroid problems, low count of white blood cells, sleep apnea, enlarged prostate, diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure. The dosage depends on your age, your present medical condition and it's severity, and how your body reacts after the first dose.

The most common uses of this medication is:

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar Disorder

• Autism

• Allergy

• Bone Marrow Suppression

This medicine causes side effects such as:

• Aggression Or Anger

• Dry Mouth

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 9 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine is observed within 1 hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Use only if clearly needed when no safer alternative is available.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Qutipin 50 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Qt 50 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Qufactor 50 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Qutan 50 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Quticad 50 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Seroquin 50 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This drug belongs to the class atypical antipsychotics. It works by binding to the D2 and serotonin (5HT2) receptors and inhibits the release of chemical substances thus helps in reducing the symptoms

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving and operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from dementia should use some other safer alternative.