Products
Quetipex
Quetiapine Fumarate
- Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic
- Dosage Form F.C. Tablets
INDICATIONS:
QUETIPEX is indicated for the treatment of:
- Schizophrenia.
- Bipolar I disorder manic episodes.
- Bipolar disorder, depressive episodes.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
QUETIPEX can be taken with or without food.
|
Indication |
Initial Dose |
Recommended Dose |
Maximum Dose |
|
Schizophrenia-Adults |
25 mg twice daily |
150-750 mg/day |
750 mg/day |
|
Schizophrenia-Adolescents (13-17years) |
25 mg twice daily |
400-800 mg/day |
800 mg/day |
|
Bipolar Mania- Adults |
50 mg twice daily |
400-800 mg/day |
800 mg/day |
|
Bipolar Mania- |
25 mg twice daily |
400-600 mg/day |
600 mg/day |
|
Bipolar Depression- |
50 mg twice daily |
300 mg/day |
300 mg/day |
-Geriatric Use: Consider a lower starting dose (50 mg/day), slower titration and careful monitoring during the initial dosing period in the elderly.
-Hepatic Impairment: Lower starting dose (25 mg/day) and slower titration may be needed.