Seroquel
Designed to support mood regulation to manage manic-depressive cycles and alleviate severe thought disorder.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Quetiapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 200mg · 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Seroquel, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Seroquel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Seroquel details
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar I Disorder · Major Depressive Disorder Adjunct
- Alternative names
- quetiapine
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia; generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; increased appetite; constipation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Phenytoin; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support mood regulation to manage manic-depressive cycles and alleviate severe thought disorder.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, rebalancing critical mood and cognitive synaptic pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential neonatal extrapyramidal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Seroquel is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Quetiapine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.