



Product introduction
Adequet SR 100 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In schizophrenia, it helps control symptoms such as hallucinations, unusual thoughts, and changes in thinking or behaviour. In bipolar disorder, it is used to treat manic episodes and depressive episodes.
Take Adequet SR 100 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not change the dose or stop taking it on your own, even if you start feeling better, as suddenly stopping the medicine may cause side effects such as trouble sleeping, nausea, and vomiting. Attend all your follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your response to treatment.
Common side effects of Adequet SR 100 Tablet include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, upset stomach, weakness, and weight gain. Dizziness or light-headedness may occur when standing up, particularly when starting treatment or when the dose is increased, so get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. Drink enough water to prevent dehydration. As Adequet SR 100 Tablet can cause drowsiness and affect thinking and coordination, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Adequet SR 100 Tablet, as it can worsen drowsiness and other side effects. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated, especially during exercise or hot weather. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, as some medicines can interact with this medicine. Do not take this medicine should not be taken if you are allergic to quetiapine or any of its ingredients.
Uses of Adequet Tablet SR
Benefits of Adequet Tablet SR
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Adequet SR 100 Tablet helps reduce symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations), unusual or false beliefs, confused thinking, and changes in behaviour, helping the person manage their symptoms and daily activities better.
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. Adequet SR 100 Tablet can help control manic episodes, such as unusually elevated or irritable mood and increased activity, as well as depressive episodes, which may cause persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest. It may also be used with other medicines (such as lithium or divalproex) for maintenance treatment to help reduce the recurrence of mood episodes.
Side effects of Adequet Tablet SR
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Abdominal pain
- Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Weight gain
- Sore throat
- Lethargy
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Indigestion
How to use Adequet Tablet SR
How Adequet Tablet SR works
Quick tips
- Do not change the dose or stop treatment without talking to your doctor, as suddenly stopping it may cause unwanted side effects.
- Adequet SR 100 Tablet may make you sleepy or dizzy, especially when you first start treatment. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position, and avoid driving or using machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make some side effects worse.
- Drink enough water and take extra care during exercise or hot weather to avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated.
- Keep your regular follow-up appointments while taking Adequet SR 100 Tablet. Your doctor may check your weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels during treatment, as this medicine can cause these changes.
- Seek medical attention for high fever with severe muscle stiffness and confusion, as these may be signs of a serious reaction.
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