Description

1. Product Overview: Quizar 17.7® is an atypical antipsychotic formulation containing Quetiapine, used in the management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive episodes as per clinical indication.

2. Composition: Quetiapine Fumarate 17.7 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet

3. Pharmacological Class: Atypical Antipsychotic (Second Generation)

4. Mechanism of Action: Quetiapine acts by blocking serotonin (5-HT2) and dopamine (D2) receptors in the brain, helping regulate mood, thinking, and behavior.

5. Indications: Schizophrenia | Bipolar disorder (mania and depression) | Major depressive disorder (adjunct therapy) | Mood stabilization

6. Dosage & Administration: As directed by physician only | Oral use | Dose must be individualized and titrated gradually | May be taken with or without food

7. Clinical Benefits: Reduces psychotic symptoms | Stabilizes mood | Improves sleep disturbances | Helps manage bipolar disorder episodes

8. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Quetiapine or any component of the formulation

9. Precautions: May cause drowsiness and dizziness | Risk of metabolic changes (weight gain, glucose elevation) | Use cautiously in cardiovascular disease | Do not discontinue abruptly

10. Drug Interactions: May interact with CNS depressants, alcohol, anticonvulsants, and CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers

11. Special Populations: Use in pregnancy and lactation only if clearly needed and prescribed | Elderly patients require close monitoring and dose adjustment

12. Adverse Effects: Drowsiness | Dizziness | Weight gain | Dry mouth | Orthostatic hypotension | Increased blood sugar (rare)

13. Storage Conditions: Store below 30°C | Protect from light and moisture | Keep out of reach of children

14. Packaging: Tablet blister pack

15. Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceutical