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Qinet 100mg Syrup is used in the treatment of bipolar depression, mania and schizophrenia. It contains Quetiapine, which rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, and abnormal muscle movements. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

QUETIAPINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bennet Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Qinet 100mg Syrup

This medication is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It helps rebalance chemical messengers in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behaviour. Your doctor may also prescribe it alongside other medicines for major depressive disorder.

To get the best results, you must take this medicine daily and consistently at the same time each day. You can take this medication with or without food, depending on your doctor's instructions. Combining this treatment with regular sleep patterns and stress management techniques can significantly support your progress.

Some people may experience mild side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, or mild weight gain when starting this treatment. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious symptoms, such as severe muscle stiffness, high fever, or uncontrollable muscle movements.

Before starting this medication, talk to your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, diabetes, thyroid issues, or liver damage. Do not take this if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or any of its ingredients in the past.

This medicine can interact with alcohol, blood pressure medications, and sleep aids, which may excessively increase drowsiness or affect your blood pressure. Special groups, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly individuals, must consult their doctor before using this medicine to ensure safety.
 

Uses of Qinet 100mg Syrup

Qinet 100mg Syrup may be prescribed for the following conditions: 

  • Schizophrenia: Qinet 100mg Syrup helps reduce symptoms like hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), feeling unusually suspicious (paranoia), and experiencing disorganised thinking.
  • Bipolar Disorder: Qinet 100mg Syrup helps manage both the manic highs (such as extreme excitement, irritability, or overactivity) and the depressive lows (such as deep sadness, loss of energy, or sleep problems) associated with this condition.
  • Major Depressive Disorder: When used as an add-on treatment with other antidepressants, Qinet 100mg Syrup helps relieve persistent symptoms of depression when standard treatments are not fully effective.

Key Benefits

Qinet 100mg Syrup helps manage certain mental health conditions by restoring the balance of chemicals in the brain. It supports emotional stability, clearer thinking, and improved daily functioning.

  • Stabilises Mood: Helps reduce mood swings and supports emotional balance in people with mood disorders.
  • Improves Thought Clarity: Helps reduce confusion, disturbed thinking, and other symptoms that may affect concentration and decision-making.
  • Reduces Anxiety and Agitation: May help promote a sense of calm and improve emotional well-being.
  • Supports Better Sleep: Helps improve sleep quality by reducing symptoms that may interfere with normal sleep patterns.
  • Enhances Daily Functioning: Better symptom control may improve social interactions, work performance, and overall quality of life.
     

Directions for Use

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Here are the standard guidelines for taking this oral medication:

  • Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
  • If you have been prescribed an extended-release (XR) tablet, swallow it whole and do not crush, chew, or split it, as this can affect
  • how the medicine is released into your body. If you are unsure which formulation you are taking, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Immediate-release and extended-release formulations may have different dosing schedules. Always follow the specific instructions provided for your prescribed product.
  • You can take this medicine with or without food, but be consistent with how you take it each day.
  • Take your dose at the same time every day to keep a steady amount of the medicine in your body.

Your doctor will determine the right dose for you and may adjust it over time. Never alter your dose or stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare provider first.
 

How Qinet 100mg Syrup Works

Qinet 100mg Syrup contains quetiapine, an atypical antipsychotic medicine that works by affecting the activity of several chemical messengers in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters play important roles in regulating mood, behaviour, thinking, and perception. Imbalances in these chemical pathways are associated with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Quetiapine works by blocking and regulating specific receptors for dopamine and serotonin, helping restore a healthier balance of these brain chemicals. It also affects histamine and alpha-adrenergic receptors, which contributes to its calming effects but may also cause drowsiness and dizziness in some people. Through these actions, Qinet 100mg Syrup helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, disturbed thinking, mood instability, agitation, and depressive symptoms while supporting improved emotional well-being and daily functioning.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may worsen the condition and increase the risk of side effects while using Qinet 100mg Syrup.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup is a category C medicine. It should be used in pregnant women only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup should not be given to breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take Qinet 100mg Syrup.

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Liver

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Unsafe

Qinet 100mg Syrup is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.

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Heart

Caution

Qinet 100mg Syrup can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Unsafe

Qinet 100mg Syrup should be avoided in geriatric patients, as it can cause adverse effects like stroke, falls, or death in some patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Qinet 100mg Syrup

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Qinet 100mg Syrup as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness or a fast heartbeat. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your nutrition: Since this medicine can increase appetite and affect metabolism, focus on a balanced diet rich in vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, while limiting high-calorie and sugary foods.
  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help manage dry mouth and prevent constipation.
  • Avoid sudden temperature extremes: This medication can make it harder for your body to regulate temperature. Avoid getting overheated during exercise, in hot weather, or while using hot tubs.
  • Limit caffeine and avoid alcohol: Caffeine can interfere with your sleep patterns, while alcohol can severely increase drowsiness and worsen coordination.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Qinet 100mg Syrup to start to work: The time required for Qinet 100mg Syrup to show its action is not clinically established.

The time for which the effects of Qinet 100mg Syrup last: The duration of action for Qinet 100mg Syrup is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Qinet 100mg Syrup

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

Storage

• Store Qinet 100mg Syrup tablets at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). • Keep the medication in its original container to protect it from moisture and direct light.

Drug Warnings

Do Not Stop Treatment Suddenly: Abruptly stopping Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, irritability, and sleep disturbances. If treatment needs to be discontinued, your doctor will advise you on gradually reducing the dose.

  • Use Caution During Activities: Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or slowed reaction times. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous activities until you know how the medicine affects you.
  • Stand Up Slowly: This medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. Rise gradually from sitting or lying positions to reduce the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, and falls.
  • Attend Regular Health Check-Ups: Your doctor may monitor your weight, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure during treatment, as Qinet 100mg Syrup can affect metabolism and overall cardiovascular health.
  • Monitor Heart Health: Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, fainting episodes, or heart disease. Qinet 100mg Syrup can rarely cause QT prolongation, which may increase the risk of serious heart rhythm disturbances.
  • Important Safety Information: Qinet 100mg Syrup is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis. Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis who are treated with antipsychotic medicines have an increased risk of death compared with those not receiving these medicines.
  • Monitor Mood Changes: Contact your doctor immediately if you experience new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harming thoughts, unusual behavioural changes, or increased agitation, particularly during the first few months of treatment or after a dose adjustment.
  • Avoid Alcohol: Drinking alcohol while taking Qinet 100mg Syrup can increase drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment.
    Inform Healthcare Providers: Tell your doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals that you are taking Qinet 100mg Syrup before starting new medicines or undergoing medical procedures.
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions

The following medicines may interact with Qinet 100mg Syrup and require dose adjustments, additional monitoring, or avoidance:

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir): May significantly increase Qinet 100mg Syrup levels in the body and raise the risk of side effects.
  • Strong CYP3A4 inducers (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin): May reduce Qinet 100mg Syrup levels and make treatment less effective.
  • Blood pressure medicines: May increase the risk of low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting when used with Qinet 100mg Syrup.
    Medicines that cause drowsiness (such as sleeping tablets, anti-anxiety medicines, opioid pain medicines, antihistamines, and muscle relaxants): May increase sedation, drowsiness, and impaired alertness.
  • Medicines that affect heart rhythm: May increase the risk of QT prolongation and serious heart rhythm disturbances when taken with Qinet 100mg Syrup.


Drug-Food Interactions

Certain foods and beverages may affect how Qinet 100mg Syrup works or increase the risk of side effects:

  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice: May increase Qinet 100mg Syrup levels in the body and raise the risk of side effects.
  • Alcohol: May increase drowsiness, dizziness, impaired judgement, and the risk of falls.


Drug-Disease Interactions

Inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions before taking Qinet 100mg Syrup, as additional monitoring or dose adjustments may be required:

  • Heart disease or QT prolongation: May increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
  • Diabetes: Qinet 100mg Syrup may affect blood sugar control and require closer monitoring.
  • Thyroid disorders: May require monitoring during treatment.
  • Liver disease: Dose adjustments and monitoring may be necessary.
  • Kidney disease: Dose adjustment is generally not required, but your doctor may monitor your condition more closely.
  • Seizure disorders: Qinet 100mg Syrup may increase the risk of seizures in susceptible individuals.
     

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FAQs

Qinet 100mg Syrup is used in the treatment of bipolar depression, mania‚ and schizophrenia.
Qinet 100mg Syrup contains quetiapine, which works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. By inhibiting the synthesis of the dopamine hormone, there will be a decrease in the occurrence of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Qinet 100mg Syrup also has effects on other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, and its beneficial effects may also be related to this. Altogether, Qinet 100mg Syrup rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood and behaviour.
Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause dizziness and may increase the risk of falls. So, stand up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Qinet 100mg Syrup as it causes drowsiness.
The long-term use of Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause potential side effects such as tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of arms and legs), increased blood sugar, vision impairment, and weight gain. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor prescribes Qinet 100mg Syrup for a prolonged period.
Qinet 100mg Syrup is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. In children, it may cause potential side effects such as swelling of breasts in boys and girls, irregular periods and weight gain.
Before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines, to avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects.
Taking more than the recommended dosage does not provide additional relief and can increase the risk of adverse effects.
No, Qinet 100mg Syrup is not a sleeping pill. While it can sometimes cause drowsiness as a side effect, its primary purpose is to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
While not specifically designed for anxiety, Qinet 100mg Syrup can help to manage anxiety symptoms in some individuals. However, it should only be taken if prescribed by the doctor.
To avoid potential side effects while taking Qinet 100mg Syrup, it's essential to be clear of alcohol and grapefruit. Certain medications can also interact with quetiapine, so always consult your doctor before combining them. Remember, quetiapine can cause drowsiness, so exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. And never abruptly stop taking it without consulting your healthcare provider.
Take Qinet 100mg Syrup precisely as your doctor prescribes. Your dosage and how often you take it depends on your situation. Follow your doctor's instructions closely to get the best results and reduce side effects.
Common side-effects of Qinet 100mg Syrup are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, abnormal muscle movements such as difficulty moving muscles, tremors and muscle stiffness, change in cholesterol levels, weight gain, and decrease in haemoglobin (protein in blood that carries oxygen) levels. Additionally, in children and adolescents, swelling of breasts in boys and girls and production of breast milk (due to an increase in prolactin hormone (helps in producing breast milk)) and irregular menstruation can be seen.
It is essential to tell your doctor about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter treatments, herbal supplements, and prescription prescriptions. Certain drugs may interact with quetiapine, increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Qinet 100mg Syrup can pass into breast milk. Discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor if you're breastfeeding.
Yes, Qinet 100mg Syrup may cause drowsiness or sedation. This is a common side effect, especially when starting the medication or increasing the dosage.
No, Qinet 100mg Syrup is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription medication and should only be taken as directed by a healthcare provider.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Qinet 100mg Syrup. Alcohol can greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this medication, which can make everyday tasks dangerous. Talk to your doctor.
Some effects, such as improved sleep, reduced anxiety, reduced agitation, or relief from symptoms of acute mania, may begin within the first few days to two weeks of treatment. However, the full benefits for mood stabilisation, schizophrenia symptoms, or depression may take several weeks, often around 4 to 6 weeks or longer. Continue taking the medicine exactly as prescribed and attend regular follow-up appointments. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your progress.
Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of this medication because it can increase your appetite and affect your metabolism. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help manage this. Talk to your doctor.
No, you must not stop taking this medicine suddenly, even if you feel completely better. Stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms or lead to your original symptoms returning. Your doctor will help you stop safely by gradually decreasing dose. Talk to your doctor.
You must discuss the benefits and risks of taking Qinet 100mg Syrup during pregnancy with your healthcare provider. This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor determines that the potential benefit outweighs the possible risks. Babies exposed to antipsychotic medicines during the third trimester may experience symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, feeding difficulties, breathing problems, or withdrawal symptoms after birth. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.
This medicine affects chemical pathways in the brain that control sleep and alertness, commonly causing sedation. This effect is usually strongest when starting the medication or during a gradually increasing dose phase, and it may decrease over time. Talk to your doctor.
Yes, this medicine can affect your body's metabolism and lead to increased blood sugar levels. Your doctor will likely want to monitor your blood sugar regularly, especially if you have a history of diabetes. Talk to your doctor.
Because this medicine frequently causes drowsiness, it is often prescribed to be taken once a day at bedtime. However, you should always follow the exact schedule and timing recommended by your doctor. Talk to your doctor.
Yes. In some people, particularly children, adolescents, and young adults, Qinet 100mg Syrup may be associated with new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, agitation, or unusual behavioural changes. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any concerning changes in mood, thoughts, or behaviour.

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