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What are the uses of Daquetin 25? Notes on dosage, side effects, drug interactions will be in the content below. Readers refer to it for information on how to use daquetin 25.
1. What is Daquetin 25?
Daquetin 25 is a medication for schizophrenia, for the treatment of bipolar disorder in adults and children. Daquetin 25 is in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient is in the form of Quetiapine fumarate 25 mg and is packaged in a box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
2. What are the effects of Daquetin 25?
Daquetin 25 drug is chosen by doctors to treat schizophrenia patients who are adults and children aged 13 - 17.
Daquetin 25 has positive effects for patients with bipolar disorder. adults and children aged 10-17. This includes manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder.
In addition, the use of Daquetin 25 helps prevent the risk of recurrence of manic or depressive episodes in patients who have responded to quetiapine treatment.
3. Contraindications and how to use Daquetin 25
Daquetin 25 is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic or sensitive to the ingredient Quetiapin contained in the drug.
In order for Daquetin 25 drug to maximize its effectiveness, users need to avoid using the wrong drug, at the wrong dose, so they should strictly follow the doctor's instructions or refer to the usage and dosage below:
How to use
To Daquetin 25 is the most effective drug, so it is recommended to take it orally with plenty of water. To avoid stomach irritation, the patient should drink during or after meals.
The patient absolutely does not break the pill or crush the pill. Do not take the drug with tea, beer, wine, carbonated soft drinks, ... because it can reduce the effect of the drug.
Dosage
Treatment of schizophrenia: Dosage 2 times / day. Day 1 is 50mg, from day 2 to day 4 increase every day by 100mg. From day 4 onwards, it can be adjusted from 300-450mg/day. Treatment of bipolar disorder: Dose twice a day. Day 1 is 100mg, from day 2 to day 4 increase every day by 100mg. Dosage may be adjusted to 800 mg/day on day 6 but should not exceed 200 mg/day. Similar to other antipsychotics, when using Daquetin 25 for the elderly, extreme caution must be exercised, especially in the early stages of drug use. The dose for elderly patients on day 1 is 25mg. Then increase daily until the dose is therapeutically effective but lower than in younger patients.
4. Handling when missed dose – overdose of daquetin 25
To use Daquetin 25 to maximize its effectiveness, in addition to carefully reading the instructions for use and storage printed on the package. Patients need to know how to handle missed doses and overdose.
Dealing with missed doses
During the use of Daquetin 25, if you miss a dose within a short time, take it as soon as possible. If the missed dose is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose. The patient does not take twice the dose Absolutely do not forget the dose too many times will reduce the effect of the drug Handle in case of overdose
In case of overdose, the patient immediately calls 911 or goes to the facility nearest medical facility.
5. Side effects of daquetin 25
Daquetin 25 side effects are divided into several different groups. Including very common, common, uncommon and rare:
Very common
Dizziness, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, tachycardia, hypotension Fainting, Leukopenia, peripheral edema Common
Neurological dysfunction: Fainting Respiratory dysfunction: Rhinitis Vascular dysfunction: hypotension Lymphatic dysfunction: Leukopenia Disorder Cardiac dysfunction: Tachycardia Digestive system dysfunction: Constipation, dry mouth Systemic side effects: Mild weakness, weight gain, diabetes,... Uncommon
Lymphatic dysfunction : Leukopenia Immune system dysfunction : Hypersensitivity Neurological dysfunction: Tremor, convulsions Rare
Systemic side effects: neuroleptic syndrome Genitourinary dysfunction: Convulsions Erectile dysfunction Immune system dysfunction: Anaphylaxis The patient is well aware of all the side effects listed above from the day of taking Daquetin 25, so that he can proactively notify the specialist doctor. department and take timely remedial measures.
6. Daquetin 25 . drug interactions
In order to use Daquetin 25 to maximize its effectiveness, while taking the drug, patients should absolutely not use it with alcohol. Because it will increase drowsiness and may lower orthostatic blood pressure.
Enzyme inducers found in some drugs such as phenytoin 100mg and carbamazepine,... can reduce the plasma concentration of the drug. Therefore, patients should carefully read the instructions for use or contact a specialist for advice before using the drug.
7. Notes and cautions when using Daquetin 25
Uses Daquetin 25 is indicated for the treatment of mania and depression in bipolar disorder, schizophrenia. Therefore, if you do not have these diseases, absolutely do not self-medicate.
Many cases of severe neutropenia were reported during the first 2 months of treatment with Daquetin 25. There was no dose-induced association. Several risk factors are listed: Low white blood cell count and history of drug-induced neutropenia.
Some patients taking Daquetin 25 have an involuntary tardive dyskinesia that may be irreversible. If this occurs, reduce the dose or stop taking the drug.
Drowsiness and dizziness are also symptoms that patients experience when treated with Daquetin 25.
Should pregnant or lactating women take the drug?
Do not use Daquetin 25 for pregnant and lactating women. If you have any questions or concerns, contact a specialist for accurate, specific and detailed answers. should take medicine?
Drivers must be careful when using Daquetin 25 If they have any questions or concerns, contact a specialist for an accurate, specific and detailed answer. Information related to Daquetin 25 drug use, dosage, accompanying side effects. Thereby helping people to use the right medicine for the right purpose, in the right way to achieve the highest efficiency.
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