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Brand: Seroquel, Seroquel XR, Ketipinor
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It works by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin. Quetiapine belongs to the dibenzothiazepine class of chemical compounds.
For the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mania and depressive episodes), and major depressive disorder.
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Outcome:
Increased sedation and dizziness
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
Decreased quetiapine absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation or altered pH
Outcome:
Increased quetiapine absorption (immediate-release formulation)
Mechanism:
Enhanced solubility or gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release quetiapine with improved pharmacokinetic profile (Year 2025, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a 70% likelihood of quetiapine maintaining its current FDA approval status for the next 5 years.
Atypical Antipsychotic
Dibenzothiazepine