Seroquel
Seroquel is the brand name for quetiapine, an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including manic and depressive episodes, and as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. It is available in immediate-release and extended-release forms and is prescribed by psychiatrists and other physicians.
Quetiapine acts as an antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, with the active metabolite
Quetiapine is metabolized in the liver by the enzyme CYP3A4 to norquetiapine, which can contribute to its
Common adverse effects include somnolence, dizziness, dry mouth, weight gain, and orthostatic hypotension. Metabolic effects such