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Quetia is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania. Other than this, Quetia has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quetia. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Quetia can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Quetia normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Quetia has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Quetia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Quetia is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Quetia are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Quetia may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Quetia is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Quetia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quetia is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Quetia safe for pregnant women?
Quetia can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Quetia right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Quetia safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Quetia. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Quetia on the Kidneys?
Quetia does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quetia on the Liver?
Quetia has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Quetia on the Heart?
Side effects of Quetia rarely affect the heart.
Quetia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quetia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quetia habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Quetia can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quetia, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quetia can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Quetia only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Quetia has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quetia
Some foods when eaten with Quetia can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quetia
Taking Quetia with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience