Initially approved by the FDA in 1997, quetiapine is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder. Quetiapine demonstrates a high level of therapeutic efficacy and low risk of adverse effects during long-term treatment. It is well-tolerated and a suitable option for some patients with high sensitivity to other drugs, such as Clozapine and Olanzapine.
Quetiapine is used in the symptomatic treatment of schizophrenia. In addition, it may be used for the management of acute manic or mixed episodes in patients with bipolar I disorder, as a monotherapy or combined with other drugs. It may be used to manage depressive episodes in bipolar disorder. In addition to the above indications, quetiapine is used in combination with antidepressant drugs for the treatment of major depression.
Some off-label uses for this drug include the management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease.
University Health System, San Antonio, Texas, United States
UT Health Science Center - San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mental health research center, Moscow, Russian Federation
Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States
Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
St. Anna hospital, Geldrop, Netherlands
Knowledge Center for Orthopedic Surgery, St. Anna hospital, Geldrop, Netherlands
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