Definition
The most common side effect is sedation, and is prescribed specifically for this effect in patients with sleep disorders. Seroquel will put the patient into a drowsy state, and will help the patient fall asleep. It is one of the most sedating of all anti psychotic drugs, rivaling even the most sedating older antipsychotics. Many prescriptions call for the entire dose to be taken before bedtime because of its sedative effects. Although quetiapine is approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, it is frequently prescribed for off-label purposes including insomnia or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Due to its sedative side effects, reports of quetiapine abuse (sometimes by insufflating crushed tablets) have emerged in medical literature; Quetiapine belongs to a series of neuroleptics known as 'atypical antipsychotics', which have become increasingly popular alternatives to 'typical antipsychotics' such as haloperidol. Quetiapine HAS approvals for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania in bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat other disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, hallucinations in Parkinson's disease patients using ropinirole, and as a sedative for those with sleep disorders.; The most common side effect is sedation, and is prescribed specifically for this effect in patients with sleep disorders. Seroquel will put the patient into a drowsy state, and will help the patient fall asleep. It is one of the most sedating of all anti psychotic drugs, rivaling even the most sedating older antipsychotics. Many prescriptions call for the entire dose to be taken before bedtime because of its sedative effects. Although quetiapine is approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, it is frequently prescribed for off-label purposes including insomnia or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Due to its sedative side effects, reports of quetiapine abuse (sometimes by insufflating crushed tablets) have emerged in medical literature; for the same reason, abuse of other antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), may occur as well, but research related to the abuse of typical antipsychotics is limited.; for the same reason, abuse of other antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), may occur as well, but research related to the abuse of typical antipsychotics is limited. [HMDB]
Description
The most common side effect is sedation, and is prescribed specifically for this effect in patients with sleep disorders. Seroquel will put the patient into a drowsy state, and will help the patient fall asleep. It is one of the most sedating of all anti psychotic drugs, rivaling even the most sedating older antipsychotics. Many prescriptions call for the entire dose to be taken before bedtime because of its sedative effects. Although quetiapine is approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, it is frequently prescribed for off-label purposes including insomnia or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Due to its sedative side effects, reports of quetiapine abuse (sometimes by insufflating crushed tablets) have emerged in medical literature; Quetiapine belongs to a series of neuroleptics known as atypical antipsychotics, which have become increasingly popular alternatives to typical antipsychotics such as haloperidol. Quetiapine HAS approvals for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania in bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat other disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, hallucinations in Parkinson's disease patients using ropinirole, and as a sedative for those with sleep disorders. The most common side effect is sedation, and is prescribed specifically for this effect in patients with sleep disorders. Seroquel will put the patient into a drowsy state, and will help the patient fall asleep. It is one of the most sedating of all anti psychotic drugs, rivaling even the most sedating older antipsychotics. Many prescriptions call for the entire dose to be taken before bedtime because of its sedative effects. Although quetiapine is approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, it is frequently prescribed for off-label purposes including insomnia or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Due to its sedative side effects, reports of quetiapine abuse (sometimes by insufflating crushed tablets) have emerged in medical literature; for the same reason, abuse of other antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), may occur as well, but research related to the abuse of typical antipsychotics is limited. for the same reason, abuse of other antipsychotics, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), may occur as well, but research related to the abuse of typical antipsychotics is limited.
General Information
- Metabolism: Hepatic. The major metabolic pathways are sulfoxidation, mediated by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), and oxidation of the terminal alcohol to a carboxylic acid. The major sulfoxide metabolite of quetiapine is inactive. Quetiapine also undergoes hydroxylation of the dibenzothiazepine ring, O-deakylation, N-dealkylation, and phase II conjugation. The 7-hydroxy and 7-hydroxy- N-delakylated metabolites appear to be active, but are present in very low concentrations. Route of Elimination: Elimination of quetiapine is mainly via hepatic metabolism. Following a single oral dose of 14C-quetiapine, less than 1% of the administered dose was excreted as unchanged drug, indicating that quetiapine is highly metabolized. Approximately 73% and 20% of the dose was recovered in the urine and feces, respectively. Half Life: 6 hours
- Uses/Sources: Quetiapine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, and maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder (L1125).
- Health Effects: Tachycardia, development of tardive dyskinesia, an incurable neurological disorder, and a neuroleptic malignant syndrome may result from use or overdose of Quetiapine (L1125).
- Symptoms: Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness and sedation, tachycardia, and hypotension.
- Treatment: There is no specific antidote. Treat quinidine-like cardiotoxic effects with bicarbonate. Maintain an open airway and assist ventilation if necessary. Administer supplemental oxygen. (L304)
- Route of Exposure: Inhalation (MSDS, A308); ingestion (MSDS, A308); dermal (MSDS, A308) Rapidly and well absorbed.
Mechanism of Action
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Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 D(3) dopamine receptor D(4) dopamine receptor 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor D(1B) dopamine receptor Beta-1 adrenergic receptor 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6 Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1E |
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5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B D(2) dopamine receptor D(1A) dopamine receptor Histamine H1 receptor Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor |
The mechanism of action of quetiapine, as with other drugs used to treat schizophrenia, is unknown. However, it is thought that the drug's therapeutic activity in schizophrenia is mediated through a combination of dopamine type 2 (D2) and serotonin type 2 (5HT2) receptor antagonism. Although quetiapine is known to bind other receptors with similar affinity, only the dopamine D2 and serotonin 5HT2 receptor binding is responsible for quetiapine's therapeutic activity in schizophrenia. |
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