Seotiapim Xl 300 Mg Prolonged-Release Tablet
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Seotiapim XL 200 mg Prolonged-release Tablets Seotiapim XL 300 mg Prolonged-release Tablets Seotiapim XL 400 mg Prolonged-release Tablets
quetiapine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this
medicine.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Seotiapim XL are and what they are used for
2. Before you take Seotiapim XL
3. How to take Seotiapim XL
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Seotiapim XL
6. Further information
Seotiapim XL contains a substance called quetiapine. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-psychotics. Seotiapim XL can be used to treat several illnesses, such as:
• Bipolar depression and major depressive episodes in major depressive disorder: where you feel sad. You may find that you feel depressed, feel guilty, lack energy, lose your appetite or can’t sleep.
• Mania: where you may feel very excited, elated, agitated, enthusiastic or hyperactive or have poor judgment including being aggressive or disruptive.
• Schizophrenia: where you may hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true or feel unusually suspicious, anxious, confused, guilty, tense or depressed.
When Seotiapim XL is being taken to treat major depressive episodes in major depressive disorder, it will be taken in addition to another drug being used to treat this illness.
Your doctor may continue to prescribe Seotiapim XL even when you feel better.
Do not take Seotiapim XL if:
• you are allergic (Hypersensitive) to quetiapine or any of the other ingredients of Seotiapim XL (See section 6: Further Information)
• you are taking any of the following medicines:
- some medicines for HIV
- azole medicines (for fungal infections)
- erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections)
- nefazodone (for depression).
Do not take Seotiapim XL if the above applies to you. If you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take Seotiapim XL.
Take special care with Seotiapim XL:
Before you take your medicine, tell your doctor if:
• You, or someone in your family, have or have had any heart problems, for example heart rhythm problems or if you are taking any medicines that may have an impact on the way your heart beats.
• You have low blood pressure.
• You have had a stroke, especially if you are elderly.
• You have problems with your liver.
• You have ever had a fit (seizure).
• You know that you have had low levels of white blood cells in the past (which may or may not have been caused by other medicines).
• You have diabetes or have a risk of getting diabetes. If you do, your doctor may check your blood sugar levels while you are taking Seotiapim XL.
• You or someone else in your family has a history of blood clots, as medicines like these have been associated with formation of blood clots.
• You are an elderly person with dementia (loss of brain function). If you are, Seotiapim XL should not be taken because the group of medicines that Seotiapim XL belongs to may increase the risk of stroke, or in some cases the risk of death, in elderly people with dementia.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience:
• Fever, severe muscle stiffness, sweating or a lowered level of consciousness (a disorder called "neuroleptic malignant syndrome”). Immediate medical treatment may be needed.
• Uncontrollable movements, mainly of your face or tongue.
• Dizziness or a sever sense of feeling sleepy. This could increase the risk of accidental injury (fall) in elderly patients.
These conditions can be caused by this type of medicines.
Thoughts of suicide and worsening of your depression
If you are depressed you may sometimes have thoughts of harming or killing yourself. These may be increased when first starting treatment, since these medicines all take time to work, usually about two weeks but sometimes longer. These thoughts may also be increased if you suddenly stop taking your medication. You may be more likely to think like this if you are a young adult. Information from clinical trials has shown an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal behaviour in young adults aged less than 25 years with depression.
If you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself at any time, contact your doctor or go to a hospital straight away. You may find it helpful to tell a relative or close friend that you are depressed, and ask them to read this leaflet. You might ask them to tell you if they think your depression is getting worse, or if they are worried about changes in your behaviour.
Weight gain has been seen in patients taking Seotiapim XL. You and your doctor should check your weight regularly.
Taking other medicines:
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines because they may affect the way the medicine works. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines.
Do not take Seotiapim XL if you are taking any of the following medicines
• Some medicines for HIV.
• Azole medicines (for fungal infections).
• Erythromycin or clarithromycin (for infections).
• Nefazodone (for depression).
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
• Epilepsy medicines (like phenytoin or carbamazepine).
• High blood pressure medicines.
• Barbiturates (for difficulty sleeping).
• Thioridazine (another anti-psychotic medicine).
• Medicines that have an impact on the way your heart beats, for example, drugs that can cause an imbalance in electrolytes (low levels of potassium or magnesium) such as diuretics (water pills) or certain antibiotics (drugs to treat infections).
Before you stop taking any of your medicines, please talk to your doctor first.
Taking Seotiapim XL with food and drink
• Seotiapim XL can be affected by food and you should therefore take your tablets at least one hour before a meal or prior to bedtime.
• Be careful how much alcohol you drink. This is because the combined effect of Seotiapim XL and alcohol can make you sleepy.
• Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking Seotiapim XL. It can affect the way the medicine works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breast-feeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Seotiapim XL. You should not take Seotiapim XL during pregnancy unless this has been discussed with your doctor.
The following symptoms may occur in newborn babies, of mothers who have used Seotiapim XL in the last trimester (last three months of their pregnancy): shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding. If your baby develops any of these symptoms you may need to contact your doctor.
Seotiapim XL should not be taken if you are breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
Your tablets may make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or use any tools or machines until you know how the tablets affect you.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Seotiapim XL
Seotiapim XL contains lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Effect on Urine Drug Screens
If you are having a urine drug screen, taking quetiapine may cause positive results for methadone or certain drugs for depression called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) when some test methods are used, even though you may not be taking methadone or TCAs. If this happens, a more specific test can be performed.
Always take Seotiapim XL exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Your doctor will decide on your starting dose. The maintenance dose (daily dose) will depend on your illness and needs but will usually be between 150 mg and 800 mg.
• You will take your tablets once a day.
• Swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water.
• Do not split, chew or crush the tablets.
• Take your tablets without food (at least one hour before a meal or at bedtime), your doctor will tell you when.
• Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking Seotiapim XL. It can affect the way the medicine works
• Do not stop taking your tablets even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you.
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Liver problems
If you have liver problems your doctor may change your dose. Elderly people
If you have liver problems your doctor may change your dose.
Children and adolescents under 18 years
Seotiapim XL should not be used by children and adolescents aged under 18 years.
If you take more Seotiapim XL than you should
If you take more Seotiapim XL than prescribed by your doctor, you may feel sleepy, feel dizzy and experience abnormal heart beats. Contact your doctor or nearest hospital straight away. Keep the Seotiapim XL Prolonged-release Tablets with you.
If you forget to take a dose of Seotiapim XL
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to take the next dose, wait until then. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking Seotiapim XL
If you suddenly stop taking Seotiapim XL you may be unable to sleep (insomnia), or you may feel sick (nausea), or you may experience headache, diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), dizziness or irritability. Your doctor may suggest you reduce the dose gradually before stopping treatment.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Not all dosing regimes are practical/possible with the present strengths of Seotiapim XL and other authorised products containing quetiapine are available
Like all medicines, Seotiapim XL can cause side effects,
although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following side effects get serious, or if you notice
side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 people):
• Dizziness (may lead to falls), headache, dry mouth
• Feeling sleepy (this may go away with time, as you keep taking Seotiapim XL, and may lead to falls)
• Discontinuation symptoms (symptoms which occur when you stop taking quetiapine) include not being able to sleep (insomnia), feeling sick (nausea), headache, diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), dizziness and irritability. Gradual withdrawal over a period of at least 1 to 2 weeks is advisable.
• Putting on weight.
Common (affects less than 1 in 10 in 100 patients):
• Rapid heartbeat
• Stuffy nose
• Constipation, upset stomach (indigestion)
• Feeling weak, fainting (may lead to falls)
• Swelling of arms or legs
• Low blood pressure when standing up. This may make you feel dizzy or faint (may lead to falls)
• Increased levels of sugar in the blood
• Blurred vision
• Abnormal muscle movements. These include difficulty starting muscle movements, shaking, feeling restless or muscle stiffness without pain.
• Abnormal dreams and nightmares
• Feeling more hungry
• Feeling irritated
• Disturbance in speech and language
• Thoughts of suicide and worsening of your depression.
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 in 1000 patients):
• Fits or seizures
• Allergic reactions that may include raised lumps (weals), swelling of the skin and swelling around the mouth
• Unpleasant sensations in the legs (also called restless legs syndrome)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Uncontrolled movements, mainly of your face or tongue
• Sexual dysfunction.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 patients):
• A high temperature (fever), long lasting sore throat or mouth ulcers, faster breathing, sweating, stiff muscles, feeling very drowsy or faint
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• A long-lasting and painful erection (priapism)
• Swelling of breasts and unexpected production of breast milk (galactorrhoea).
• Menstrual disorder
• Blood clots in the veins especially in the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty in breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms seek medical advice immediately.
Very rare (affect less than 1 in 10,000 patients):
• Worsening of pre-existing diabetes
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• Severe rash, blisters, or red patches on the skin
• A severe allergic reaction (called anaphylaxis) which may cause difficulty in breathing or shock
• Rapid swelling of the skin, usually around the eyes, lips and throat (angioedema)
• Inappropriate secretion of a hormone that controls urine volume.
• Breakdown of muscle fibers and pain in muscles (rhabdomyolysis).
The class of medicines to which Seotiapim XL belongs can cause heart rhythm problems, which can be serious and in severe cases may be fatal.
Some side effects are only seen when a blood test is taken. These include changes in the amount of certain fats (triglycerides and total cholesterol) or sugar in the blood, decreases in the number of certain types of blood cells, decrease in the amount of sodium in the blood and increases in the amount of the hormone prolactin in the blood. Increases in the hormone prolactin could in rare cases lead to the following:
• Men and women to have swelling of breasts and unexpectedly produce breast milk.
• Women to have no monthly period or irregular periods.
Therefore, your doctor may ask you to have blood tests from time to time.
Children and adolescent:
The same side effects that may occur in adults may also occur in children and adolescents.
The following side effect has been seen only in children adolescent:
Very common (affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
Increase in blood pressure.
The following side effects have been seen more often in children and adolescents:
Very common (affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
• Increase in the amount of hormone call prolactin in the blood. Increasing in the hormone prolactin could in rare cases can
lead to the following:
- Boys and girls to have swelling of breasts and unexpectedly produce breast milk.
- Girls to have no monthly period or irregular periods.
• Increased appetite
• Abnormal muscle movement. These may include difficulty in getting motion muscles, tremors, restlessness or muscle stiffness without pain.
• This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use Seotiapim XL after the expiry date which is stated on the container after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
What Seotiapim XL Prolonged-release Tablets contain:
The active substance is quetiapine (as hemifumarate).
Each Seotiapim XL Prolonged-release Tablet contains either 200 mg, 300 mg or 400 mg of quetiapine (as quetiapine hemifumarate).
The other ingredients are: Lactose monohydrate, Hypromellose, Sodium chloride, Povidone K-30, Talc, Magnesium stearate (E572), Hypromellose 6 cP (E464), Titanium dioxide (E171), Macrogol (E553b).
The 200 mg and 300 mg tablet also contain iron oxide yellow (E172).
What Seotiapim XL looks like and contents of the pack
Seotiapim XL 200 mg Prolonged-release Tablets are yellow coloured, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablets, debossed with ‘I2’ on one side and plain on other
Seotiapim XL 300 mg Prolonged-release Tablets are light yellow coloured, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablets, debossed with ‘Q300’ on one side and plain on other.
Seotiapim XL 400 mg Prolonged-release Tablets are white coloured, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with ‘I4’ on one side and plain on other.
Pack sizes of 10, 30, 50, 60 and 100 tablets per pack are registered for all strengths. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Astron Research Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road,
North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, United Kingdom or Pharmacare Premium Ltd, HHF 003, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Birzebbugia, BBG 3000, Malta or Salutas Pharma GmbH, Barleben, Germany.
This leaflet was last updated in 02/2012.
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