Qupin Sr Tablets 300mg

Product Description

Product Name: Qupin Tablets 100mg 

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 10s

Manufactured By: Cellgene

Used for

• Schizophrenia: Helps reduce hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
• Bipolar Disorder: Used for both manic and depressive episodes.
• Major Depressive Disorder (Adjunct Therapy): Sometimes prescribed alongside antidepressants.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (Off-label Use): Helps manage severe anxiety in some cases.

Side Effects

• Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, weight gain, increased appetite.
• Less Common: Constipation, low blood pressure (feeling lightheaded), mild tremors.
• Serious (Rare):
  • Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS): Muscle stiffness, tremors, restlessness.
  • Metabolic Changes: Increased blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
  • Heart Issues: Irregular heartbeat, prolonged QT interval.
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) (Rare but life-threatening): Symptoms include high fever, severe muscle stiffness, confusion.

Precautions

• Avoid Alcohol & Sedatives: Can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• Do Not Stop Suddenly: Should be tapered off under medical supervision to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
• Monitor Blood Sugar & Weight: Higher risk of diabetes and weight gain.
• Liver & Kidney Disease: Dose adjustment may be needed.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Use only if prescribed by a doctor.
• Drug Interactions: Avoid with other sedatives, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (like ketoconazole), and heart medications that prolong QT interval.