Qutace 50

Qutace Tablet is a prescription medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine works by altering the activity of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Qutace Tablet is also used for the acute treatment of moderate to severe episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar I disorder, and for the maintenance of bipolar disorder. Qutace Tablet may also be used along with other medicines in the treatment of certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. It is used with Lithium, or Divalproex for the acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. It is also used together with Lithium, or Divalproex for the maintenance of bipolar disorder.

Patients taking Qutace are at an increased risk. These patients may experience prolonged erection of the penis (priapism). Surgical procedures should be considered for the treatment of priapism.

Signs of an allergic reaction to Qutace: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have: twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs; mask-like appearance of the face, trouble swallowing, problems with speech; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; severe nervous system reaction - very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, fainting; high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss; or low blood cell counts - sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms, cough, sore throat, red or swollen gums, painful mouth sores, skin sores, trouble breathing. Common Qutace side effects may include: trouble with movement; dizziness, weakness; increased appetite, weight gain; sore throat; dry mouth; or nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation.

When two or more medicines are taken together, it can change how the medicines work and increase the risk of side-effects. In medical terms, this is called as a Drug Interaction. This page does not contain all the possible interactions of Qutace Tablet. Share a list of all medicines that you use with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicines without the approval of your doctor.

Schedule H Prescription Drug

Store in a cool place, protected from light and moisture.

Symptoms may include fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain, weakness, or cramping; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness; uncontrolled muscle movements.

Before you use Qutace, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following: abnormal thyroid tests alcohol or drug abuse blockage in the intestine/ileus (intestinal obstruction/ileus) blockage in the intestines blood clots blood vessel related heart and brain disease breast cancer breathing problems during sleep cloudiness of the lens in the eye dehyration enlarged prostate family history of depression, suicide, and bipolar disorder heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy or myocarditis) heart problems high blood sugar high or low blood pressure high prolactin level inability to empty the bladder increased level of triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, or low-density lipoprotein increased or decreased heartbeat (QT prolongation) increased pressure in the eyes (intraocular pressure) liver problems low levels of potassium or magnesium, birth defect related to irregular heart rhthym low levels of white blood cells, leukocytes and neutrophils memory problems (Alzheimer's dementia) mental disorder associated with learning abnormality nerve eye damage (narrow-angle glaucoma) overweight reduced or absent activity of lactase (galactose intolerance and Lapp lactase deficiency) and abnormal absorption of glucose and galactose schizophrenia seizure severe nausea/diarrhea suicdial thoughts taking drugs increasing QT prolongation, central nervous system depressants, neuroleptics, medicines used to treat high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, mental illness, ulcer, human immunodeficiency virus, urinary problems, Parkinson's disease, abnormal heart rhythm or beats or difficulty in sleeping, phenytoin, carbamazepine, divalproex, barbiturates, rifampin, thioridazine, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, levomethadyl acetate, antifungals, antihistamines, barbiturates, carbamazepine, or protease inhibitor, chlorpromazine, dopamine agonists, methadone, moxifloxacin, pentamidine, rifampin, oral steroids, tranquilizers, or ziprasidone

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.