Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and as adjunctive therapy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight gain. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and increased suicidal thinking.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and as adjunctive therapy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight gain. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and increased suicidal thinking.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and as adjunctive therapy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight gain. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and increased suicidal thinking.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic that blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and as adjunctive therapy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight gain. Nursing responsibilities are to monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, hyperglycemia, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and increased suicidal thinking.
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DRUG STUDY
DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS/ ADVERSE NURSING
ACTION REACTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES Generic Name Blocks dopamine and Major depressive Hypersensitivity. ADVERSE REACTIONS Watch for evidence Quetiapine serotonin 5-HT2 disorder, adjunctive CNS: dizziness, headache, of neuroleptic receptors. Its action therapy. somnolence, neuroleptic malignant syndrome Brand Name may be mediated malignant syndrome, seizures, (extrapyramidal through this effects, hyperthermia, Seroquel hypertonia, dysarthria, asthenia, antagonism. autonomic agitation. disturbance), which is Classification CV: orthostatic hypotension, rare but deadly. Antipsychotics: tachycardia, palpitations, Monitor patient for Dibenzothiazepine peripheral edema. tardive dyskinesia, derivatives EENT: ear pain, pharyngitis, which may occur rhinitis. after prolonged use. Dosage GI: dry mouth, dyspepsia, Hyperglycemia may 300 mg abdominal pain, constipation, occur in patients nausea, anorexia, vomiting. taking drug. Frequency Hematologic: leukopenia Monitor patient for weight gain. Once a day Metabolic: weight gain, Monitor patient for hyperglycemia. symptoms of Route Musculoskeletal: back pain. metabolic syndrome. Oral Respiratory: increased cough, Drugs use may cause dyspnea. cataract formation. Skin: rash, diaphoresis. Drugs may increase Other: flulike syndrome. the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior.
