Qtf 25mg Tablet

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Last updated on 22 Jan 2026 | 03:21 PM (IST)

Qtf 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It is also used to treat bipolar disorders.

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Quetiapine (25mg)

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Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Qtf 25mg Tablet may be taken without food or with light meals. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood, increased triglycerides level in blood, decreased cholesterol level in blood, headache, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, and withdrawal symptoms. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Uses of Qtf Tablet

Benefits of Qtf Tablet

Treatment of Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Qtf 25mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Qtf 25mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Qtf 25mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Qtf Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Qtf

Dizziness
Constipation
High blood pressure
Fatigue
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Dyslipidemia
Sleepiness

How to use Qtf Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Qtf 25mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Qtf Tablet works

Qtf 25mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Qtf 25mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
It is less likely to cause heart problems and movement disorders than other antipsychotics.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see treatment effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Qtf 25mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Qtf 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Qtf 25mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Qtf 25mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Qtf 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Qtf 25mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Qtf 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Qtf with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Quetiapine.

Life-threatening

Dronedarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Dronedarone with Quetiapine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Quetiapine side effects such as blurred vision, sleepiness, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, faintness or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Quetiapine accordingly. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Quetiapine.

Frequently asked questions

What does Qtf 25mg Tablet do to the brain?

Qtf 25mg Tablet helps to correct chemical imbalances in the brain. It acts on various chemical messengers in the brain like dopamine and serotonin. It prevents the excessive activity of dopamine, helping to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and mania.

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

Qtf 25mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy, but it is not used as a sleeping pill. Qtf 25mg Tablet is approved for the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia. It prevents as well as treats episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medicines to treat depression.

How long does Qtf 25mg Tablet take to work?

You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Qtf 25mg Tablet but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?

Qtf 25mg Tablet has not been approved for the treatment of anxiety; however, your doctor may prescribe it for anxiety. Some studies suggest its use in post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and anxiety associated with mood disorders.

What should I avoid while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet?

Qtf 25mg Tablet can cause drowsiness. So, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous until you know how Qtf 25mg Tablet affects you. Do not drink alcohol while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet as it may worsen the drowsiness. Avoid getting dehydrated or over-exposure to heat.

Can I stop taking Qtf 25mg Tablet if I am better now?

No, you should not stop taking Qtf 25mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Suddenly stopping it may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, irritability and inability to sleep. If you feel better, consult your doctor who will gradually reduce the dose before completely stopping it.

Can Qtf 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Qtf 25mg Tablet. If you feel you are gaining weight, consult your doctor or a nutritionist who will suggest you a diet and some exercise to help you manage your weight.

How should Qtf 25mg Tablet be taken?

Take Qtf 25mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not split, chew or crush the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not take it with food. It is advised to take this medicine for at least one hour before a meal or at bedtime. Do not take grapefruit while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet as it may affect the working of this medicine.

What does Qtf 25mg Tablet do to the brain?

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

How long does Qtf 25mg Tablet take to work?

You may start seeing an improvement within a week of starting Qtf 25mg Tablet but full benefits may take about 4-6 weeks to appear.

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?

What should I avoid while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Qtf 25mg Tablet if I am better now?

Can Qtf 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?

How should Qtf 25mg Tablet be taken?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzothiazepines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Quetiapine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 575-81.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1181-84.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Quetiapine. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 42/44, Babu Genu Road, Shop No. 06, 2nd Floor, Om Shanti Co-op Housing Society, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai-400002. (India)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Qtf Tablet

Benefits of Qtf Tablet

Side effects of Qtf Tablet

How to use Qtf Tablet

How Qtf Tablet works

All substitutes for Qtf 25mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Dronedarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What does Qtf 25mg Tablet do to the brain?

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

How long does Qtf 25mg Tablet take to work?

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?

What should I avoid while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Qtf 25mg Tablet if I am better now?

Can Qtf 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?

How should Qtf 25mg Tablet be taken?

What does Qtf 25mg Tablet do to the brain?

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

How long does Qtf 25mg Tablet take to work?

Is Qtf 25mg Tablet good for anxiety?

What should I avoid while taking Qtf 25mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Qtf 25mg Tablet if I am better now?

Can Qtf 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?

How should Qtf 25mg Tablet be taken?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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